Experienced Veterinary Nurse – Join Our Friendly Team
4 Paws Vet is a busy, well-established veterinary practice conveniently located on Sydney’s Lower North Shore. We’ve been proudly caring for the pets of the Neutral Bay community for over 25 years, from our purpose-built hospital.
We’re growing and evolving, and we’re looking for an experienced Veterinary Nurse to join our enthusiastic, friendly and supportive team.
If you have 3+ years’ nursing experience and are ready to take the next step in your career, this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for. There is also an exciting opportunity to develop your Practice Management skills, as we actively invest in our team, encourage upskilling and support career progression and succession planning.
What you’ll be doing
Your days will be varied, hands-on and rewarding, including:
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Providing high-quality nursing care across surgical and hospital nursing, including pre- and post-operative care
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Performing in-house pathology, dental procedures and radiology
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Building great relationships with our clients through nurse consultations, admissions and discharges, with occasional reception support
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Supporting our Head Nurse with the day-to-day running of the nursing team and hospital workflow
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Helping to mentor and support junior team members and workplace students
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Confidently handling cats, particularly important as we are proud to hold Silver ISFM accreditation
Work with great equipment, in a great environment
We’re passionate about providing high standards of care and keeping our patients at the heart of everything we do. You’ll have access to modern equipment and technology, including:
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IDEXX in-house laboratory
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Digital radiography
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Dental X-ray
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Ultrasound
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EzyVet
We’re also fortunate to have a loyal client base who genuinely love their pets, making the client and patient experience a big part of what makes our practice special.
Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who is:
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An experienced Veterinary Nurse with 3+ years’ experience
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Positive, enthusiastic and a genuine team player
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Calm and professional, even when things get busy
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Confident and highly skilled in client communication
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Passionate about excellent patient care
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Keen to learn, grow and take on new responsibilities
What’s on offer:
- Rostering: This position shares a roster with our nursing team and includes 1 in 4 Saturdays, 9am–2pm.
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Salary: Will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
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Real career pathways – Develop your clinical skills, explore specialist interests, or grow into leadership roles.
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Professional memberships – We’ll cover your professional membership with the VNCA.
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Paid parental leave – Flexible programs for primary and secondary carers, plus a return-to-work bonus.
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Health & wellbeing support – Access 24/7 EAP support with Sonder, our Mental Health First Aid network, and a range of wellbeing initiatives.
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Everyday discounts & perks – Enjoy savings on fuel, groceries, travel, entertainment and more.
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Pet benefits – Exclusive discounts on veterinary services and products for your own pets.
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Connected community – Be part of a supportive network of veterinary professionals across Australia and New Zealand.
If you’re looking for a role where you can make a difference, grow your skills and be part of a genuinely supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and join the 4 Paws Vet team.
