EQUINE VETERINARY NURSE
Full-time permanent position | Sponsorship available
Hawkesbury Equine Veterinary Centre is seeking an experienced Equine Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly and progressive team in Clarendon, NSW.
We are a well-established equine hospital providing hospital, ambulatory, surgical and advanced reproductive services to a diverse equine clientele across the Hawkesbury and greater Western Sydney region.
This is a varied, hands-on role suited to a capable and compassionate nurse who enjoys working as part of a collaborative veterinary team and is confident handling horses in both hospital and clinical environments.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Your responsibilities will include:
- Nursing and monitoring hospitalised horses
- Cleaning stables, yards and general hospital cleaning
- Assisting veterinarians with medical and surgical procedures
- Preparing patients and equipment for surgery
- Anaesthetic monitoring and recovery
- Assisting with diagnostic procedures, including radiography and ultrasonography
- Supporting our equine reproduction services, including preparing and handling mares for artificial insemination and embryo transfer etc.
- Laboratory work and sample processing
- Preparing, cleaning and maintaining clinical instruments and equipment
- Administering medications and treatments under veterinary direction
- Maintaining accurate patient and treatment records
- Communicating with and supporting horse owners
- Participating in a shared weeknight and weekend after-hours nursing roster
- On-call roster of 1 in 3 weeknights / weekends
ABOUT YOU
The successful applicant will have:
- A Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, an equivalent recognised qualification, or an overseas veterinary qualification with relevant equine nursing experience
- A minimum of two years’ experience working in an equine veterinary practice or hospital environment
- Confident and safe horse-handling skills
- Experience assisting with equine medical and surgical cases
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- A current driver’s licence
- A genuine commitment to high standards of patient and client care
Experience in equine reproduction, laboratory procedures, anaesthesia or veterinary practice-management Ezyvet software would be highly regarded but is not essential.
WHAT WE OFFER
- A diverse and interesting equine nursing position
- Exposure to hospital, surgical, ambulatory and advanced reproduction cases
- A supportive and experienced veterinary and nursing team
- Opportunities for continuing education and professional development
- Full-time permanent employment
LOCATION
Hawkesbury Equine Veterinary Centre
226 Hawkesbury Valley Way
Clarendon NSW 2756
Australia
HOW TO APPLY
Please email your cover letter and current résumé, including the contact details of at least two professional referees, to:
Practice Manager
[email protected]
Please use the subject line: Application – Equine Veterinary Nurse
Applications will remain open for a minimum of four weeks.
Pay: From $79,500.00 per year
Work Location: In person
