Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Nurse

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

• 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:

• 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:

• 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:

• 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:

• 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:

• Sponsorship application costs covered by VECA
• Cooperation with legal and migration advice
• Reasonable relocation support
• Pathway to permanent residency discussion

HOW TO APPLY

Email: careers@veca.com.au Subject: “ECC Nurse Application – [Your Name]”

Required documents: ✓ CV/Resume ✓ Certificate IV or equivalent qualification copies ✓ Relevant certifications/qualifications

Questions? Contact VECA Recruitment 📧 careers@veca.com.au 📞 Campbelltown: (02) 9129 5888 | Norwest: (02) 9129 5800 🌐 www.veca.com.au