Job Description
Veterinary Nurse (Casual Locum) | NSW North & Central Region | Greencross Vets
Are you an experienced Veterinary Nurse who can confidently walk into a clinic, hit the ground running, and provide immediate support to busy teams?
Greencross is looking for an experienced and capable Casual Locum Veterinary Nurse to support our clinics across Sydney's North Shore and Northern Beaches region.
This is a unique opportunity for a nurse who enjoys variety, flexibility, and the chance to work with multiple teams while making a genuine difference. We're looking for someone who can confidently step into different clinic environments, adapt quickly, work independently, and provide experienced nursing support whenever our teams need an extra pair of hands.
You'll become a valued member of our regional nursing community, supporting clinics during periods of leave, high demand, and additional staffing requirements.
The role will primarily provide support across clinics including:
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Greencross Ku-ring-gai
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Greencross Hornsby
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Greencross Roseville
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Greencross Chatswood
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Greencross Brookvale
Additional opportunities to support other Greencross clinics across the wider NSW network may also arise from time to time.
Why You'll Love This Role
No two weeks will look the same.
As a Regional Locum Nurse, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside a variety of experienced veterinary teams, broaden your clinical exposure, and build strong professional relationships across multiple Greencross clinics.
This role offers:
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Flexible casual work to suit your lifestyle
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Exposure to a diverse range of clinics, caseloads, and teams
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Opportunities to further develop your clinical nursing skills
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A strong regional support network
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Variety and challenge in your day-to-day work
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The opportunity to positively impact clinics when they need support most
Whether you're looking for flexibility, professional growth, or simply love the variety that comes with locum work, this role offers it all.
About the Role
As a Casual Locum Veterinary Nurse, you'll be relied upon to provide experienced nursing support across a range of clinic environments.
We're looking for someone who can confidently integrate into existing teams and contribute from day one, often with minimal supervision. This role is ideal for a nurse who is comfortable stepping into new clinics, adapting quickly to different teams and workflows, and confidently supporting both patients and colleagues.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Assisting veterinarians during consultations, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures
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Preparing patients for surgery and assisting in theatre
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Monitoring anaesthesia and supporting post-operative recovery
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Administering medications and treatments
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Collecting samples and performing diagnostic testing
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Providing hospital and inpatient care
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Assisting with emergency and urgent care cases when required
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Maintaining patient records and treatment plans
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Providing exceptional client communication and education
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Supporting reception and administrative duties when needed
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Maintaining hygiene, infection control, and clinical standards throughout the clinic
About You
We're looking for someone who:
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Holds a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent)
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Has 2-3+ years of clinical veterinary nursing experience
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Is confident across medical, surgical, and hospital nursing
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Can work independently and use initiative
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Is comfortable stepping into unfamiliar clinic environments and adapting quickly
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Has excellent anaesthetic monitoring skills
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Demonstrates strong communication and customer service skills
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Is organised, reliable, and professional
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Enjoys working collaboratively with a variety of teams
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Holds a current driver's licence and reliable transport
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Is willing to travel between clinics across Sydney's North Shore and Northern Beaches region
Most importantly, you're an experienced nurse who can confidently walk into a clinic, support the team, and provide outstanding patient care without missing a beat.
Why Greencross?
As part of Australia's leading veterinary care network, you'll have access to a wide range of benefits and professional development opportunities, including:
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Ongoing continuing education and professional development
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Access to VetEducation, VetWebinars, LinkedIn Learning, and other learning platforms
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Annual Greencross Clinical Conference
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Career progression opportunities across a national network of clinics and hospitals
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Access to a broad community of veterinary professionals
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Staff discounts on veterinary services and products, including Royal Canin
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Petbarn retail discounts
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Access to Fitness Passport
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Access to Pounce employee discounts across retail, travel, fuel, entertainment, and more
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Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Mental health and wellbeing support programs
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A genuine commitment to work-life balance
Why Live and Work on Sydney's North Shore & Northern Beaches?
Few regions offer the lifestyle benefits of Sydney's North Shore and Northern Beaches.
From the leafy streets of Ku-ring-gai, Roseville, and Hornsby to the coastal lifestyle of Brookvale and the Northern Beaches, you'll enjoy working across some of Sydney's most sought-after suburbs.
Highlights of the region include:
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Easy access to world-famous beaches including Manly, Dee Why, Freshwater, and Curl Curl
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Stunning national parks, bushwalking tracks, and outdoor recreation opportunities
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Excellent cafés, restaurants, and local shopping precincts
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Strong community feel with loyal and engaged clientele
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Convenient public transport connections and major road networks
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Access to some of Sydney's most beautiful harbour, bushland, and coastal locations
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A perfect blend of professional opportunities and lifestyle
Whether you're grabbing a coffee in Chatswood, exploring the bush tracks around Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, spending your weekend at the beach, or enjoying the vibrant local communities throughout the region, this role offers the opportunity to combine an exciting veterinary nursing career with an enviable Sydney lifestyle.
Apply Today
If you're an experienced Veterinary Nurse looking for flexibility, variety, and the opportunity to support multiple fantastic teams across Sydney's North Shore and Northern Beaches, we'd love to hear from you.
Join Greencross as a NSW North & Central Regional Locum Veterinary Nurse and become the skilled, trusted support our teams rely on when they need it most.
