EMERGENCY & CRITICAL CARE VETERINARY NURSE Veterinary Emergency Care Australia (VECA)
ABOUT VECA
Veterinary Emergency Care Australia operates two state-of-the-art 24/7 emergency and specialist veterinary hospitals across New South Wales, serving the Macarthur and Hills regions of Sydney. We're a growing hospital group with a strong specialist network, purpose-built facilities, and a team committed to clinical excellence.
Locations: Campbelltown & Norwest/Rouse Hill, NSW
THE OPPORTUNITY
We're seeking experienced Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Nurses to join our growing team. This is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, specialist-supported environment where your skills are genuinely valued and your professional growth is prioritised.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
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Provide high-quality nursing care to emergency and critically ill patients across all species
- Perform triage, monitoring, and patient assessment under veterinary direction
- Assist with emergency procedures, anaesthesia, and surgical support
- Operate and maintain diagnostic equipment including CT, digital X-ray, and ultrasound
- Place IV catheters, collect samples, and run in-house laboratory diagnostics
- Monitor hospitalised patients and maintain accurate clinical records
- Support and mentor junior nurses and student nurses
- Participate in rotating shift rosters across a 24/7 operation
OUR FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT
Purpose-built hospitals with:
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Onsite CT scanner with Board-certified radiologist reporting
- Digital X-ray (including dental)
- Ultrasound: POCUS and full abdominal
- Two fully equipped surgical theatres
- Five consultation rooms (dedicated dog and cat rooms)
- Onsite laboratory for rapid in-house results
- Separate dog, cat, and isolation wards
- Oxygen and active scavenging systems throughout all clinical areas
- Canine blood bank
OUR SPECIALIST TEAM
You'll work alongside an established specialist network including:
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Dr Matteo Bordicchia — Small Animal Medicine, DECVIM
- Dr Mohamed Sherif — Small Animal Surgery, MANZCVS
- Cardiology Services
- Onsite Specialist Ophthalmology Services
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Essential:
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Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent qualification recognised in NSW)
- Minimum 2+ years post-qualification ECC or emergency nursing experience
- Strong patient monitoring and anaesthetic nursing skills
- Ability to work confidently in high-pressure, fast-paced environments
- Excellent communication and teamwork
Desirable:
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Advanced ECC nursing qualifications or certifications
- Experience with mechanical ventilation monitoring
- Blood transfusion and blood bank experience
- Previous experience in a referral or specialist hospital
SALARY & BENEFITS
Competitive Salary: Based on experience & qualifications
Benefits: ✓ CPD allowance ✓ Access to onsite CT, ultrasound, digital X-ray, and in-house laboratory ✓ Collaborative, specialist-supported environment ✓ Mentorship and pathway to senior nurse and team lead roles
VISA SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE VECA is approved to sponsor eligible nurses under Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482)
We provide full support including:
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Sponsorship application costs covered by VECA
- Cooperation with legal and migration advice
- Reasonable relocation support
- Pathway to permanent residency discussion
HOW TO APPLY
Email: [email protected] Subject: "ECC Nurse Application – [Your Name]"
Required documents: ✓ CV/Resume ✓ Certificate IV or equivalent qualification copies ✓ Relevant certifications/qualifications
Questions? Contact VECA Recruitment [email protected] Campbelltown: (02) 9129 5888 | Norwest: (02) 9129 5800 www.veca.com.au
Please visit https://www.veca.com.au/ for more information
