Veterinary Surgery Inpatient Nurse - VSOS

Veterinary Inpatient Surgery Nurse – Specialist Surgery

Sutherland Shire | Permanent Full-Time or Part-Time | Casual Opportunities

Complex patients. Meaningful nursing. A team you’ll genuinely enjoy being part of.

About the role

Join one of Australia’s leading specialist referral hospitals and become an important part of our highly skilled surgical nursing team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Nurse who is passionate about delivering exceptional care to surgical patients before and after complex specialist procedures.

You’ll work alongside specialist surgeons, anaesthetists, residents and experienced nurses, caring for a diverse and challenging caseload that includes orthopaedic, soft-tissue, neurological, neurosurgical and cardiothoracic patients.

No two days are the same. You’ll have exposure to some of the most advanced procedures performed in veterinary medicine while developing your clinical skills in a supportive, collaborative environment.

You’ll be challenged and encouraged to grow, but you’ll also work with a friendly, down-to-earth team that enjoys a laugh, celebrates each other’s wins and genuinely looks out for one another.

Why you’ll love working with us

• No mandatory on-call

• No public holiday shifts

• An exciting and varied specialist surgical caseload

• Competitive remuneration, commensurate with your skills and experience

• Direct mentorship from specialist surgeons and experienced nursing leaders

• Structured professional development and ongoing education

• An in-house Clinical Educator dedicated to supporting your growth

• Opportunities to develop advanced surgical and inpatient nursing skills

• Access to world-class facilities, including MRI, CT, fluoroscopy and advanced surgical suites

• Exposure to complex orthopaedic, soft-tissue, neurological, neurosurgical and cardiothoracic cases

• Staff discounts on veterinary services

• A convenient Sutherland Shire location close to public transport

Just as importantly, you’ll be joining a team that values kindness, communication and collaboration as much as clinical excellence.

Expect supportive colleagues, shared lunches, plenty of laughs, team celebrations and people who will step in to help when the day becomes particularly busy.

Responsibilities and duties

In this role, you will:

• Provide exceptional nursing care to surgical patients before and after procedures

• Complete patient admissions, clinical assessments and preparation for surgery

• Closely monitor post-operative patients to support safe and comfortable recoveries

• Administer medications, fluid therapy and prescribed treatments

• Recognise and respond promptly to changes in a patient’s condition

• Undertake comprehensive pain assessments and support effective pain-management plans

• Assist with wound management, bandage care and other post-operative nursing interventions

• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation

• Communicate patient updates clearly and effectively with the wider clinical team

• Collaborate with surgeons, anaesthesia nurses, ECC clinicians and inpatient teams to ensure continuity of care

• Maintain high standards of infection control, clinical hygiene and patient safety

• Advocate for your patients throughout every stage of their hospital stay

About you

We’re looking for someone who:

• Holds a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or an equivalent qualification

• Has previous experience in a surgical, hospital, emergency or busy general practice environment

• Has strong patient-assessment and monitoring skills

• Is organised and able to manage competing clinical priorities

• Remains calm, adaptable and confident in a fast-paced hospital environment

• Communicates clearly and enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team

• Takes pride in delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care

• Is eager to learn, open to feedback and excited to develop within specialist practice

• Brings a positive attitude and contributes to a healthy team culture

You don’t need to arrive knowing everything. If you have strong nursing foundations, excellent patient-care instincts and the motivation to develop, our team will support you to build your specialist nursing skills.

Desirable experience

It would be an advantage if you have:

• Experience within a specialist referral or emergency hospital

• Experience caring for high-dependency or critically unwell surgical patients

• Advanced wound, drain or bandage-management skills

• An interest in developing advanced surgical and inpatient nursing capabilities

About VSOS

Veterinary Specialists of Sydney is a privately owned, veterinarian-led specialist referral hospital and 24/7 emergency centre located in Sydney’s Sutherland Shire.

Our clinicians and nurses work across multiple specialist disciplines, providing exceptional care for some of the most complex veterinary patients in NSW.

VSOS is known for pioneering and advanced procedures, including open-heart mitral valve repair, interventional radiology, complex orthopaedic and soft-tissue surgery, neurology and neurosurgery.

We have the equipment, expertise and caseload you would expect from a leading specialist hospital—but our culture is what makes people want to stay. We are building a workplace where talented people feel supported, respected and excited to come to work.

Ready to take the next step?

If you’re passionate about caring for surgical patients and want to grow your skills in an environment that encourages learning, teamwork and clinical excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV together with a brief introduction outlining your surgical nursing experience and what excites you about joining specialist practice.