Senior Veterinary Nurse

Senior Veterinary Nurse Sydney Animal Hospitals Inner West 

Location: Stanmore, NSW

Position: Full-time 40 hours per week, shared weekend and public holidays 

Salary: Above award, based on experience with regular reviews. 

Sydney Animal Hospital Inner West (CVS Vets (Australia) Pty Ltd) are looking for an experienced and compassionate Senior Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly, growing team. This is a great opportunity for a confident nurse who enjoys leadership, mentoring, high clinical standards, and working in a practice that genuinely cares. 

What sets us apart?

• Orthopaedic and soft tissue surgeons
• Access to a CT scanner
• Comprehensive in-house diagnostics and equipment – full in-house Idexx lab, including the most recent AI cytology!
• All the “toys” needed to keep our patients comfortable and our nurses happy!

About the Role

As a Senior Veterinary Nurse, you’ll play an integral role in both clinical standards and team support. You’ll work alongside a veterinary team with a wide range of skills and experience. Our client base is dedicated and a high level are insured. We have a low referral rate — meaning we keep those interesting and challenging cases in-house, where nurses can be fully involved in patient care and outcomes. You’ll be encouraged to fully utilise your nursing skills while also helping to mentor and support our junior team members.

We strongly support continued education and career development, and we love seeing our nurses grow and thrive within the practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to medical and surgical patients
• Assist with anaesthesia, surgery, diagnostics, and inpatient care
• Be actively involved in managing complex and interesting cases in-house
• Support and mentor junior nurses and students
• Contribute to clinical protocols and best-practice standards
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients
• Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient clinical environment

About You

• Qualified Veterinary Nurse, Cert 4 or equivalent
• Several years’ post-qualification experience
• Confident with anaesthesia, inpatient care, and nurse consults
• Enjoys mentoring and supporting others
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Calm, adaptable, and passionate about providing high quality care

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of up to $76,515 + super and benefits.
• Fitness Passport access to support your health and wellbeing
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential counselling and support, with no cap on sessions
• Regular team social events
• Monthly team budget for fun activities, shared food, and staff comfort items
• Ongoing CPD and career development opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• Modern facilities and equipment
• A healthy work–life balance that’s genuinely respected

Whether you are already in a senior nurse role, or ready to step up to a senior role and enjoy being hands-on with interesting cases, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply:

Please send your CV and a brief cover letter to alana@sydneyanimalhospitals.com.au with the subject heading ‘Senior Nurse Inner West’