Full-time continuing position, contingent on the continuation of external funding
Located on the Camperdown Campus at the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Sydney (UVTHS)
Exciting opportunity to provide best practice veterinary care and student teaching as part of the Small Animal Surgery team, within a multi-discipline specialty hospital
Base Salary HEO3 Step 1 (38 hpw) $82,388 p.a. + 17% superannuation + appropriate shift loadings
About the opportunity
The University of Sydney is welcoming applications for a qualified Veterinary Nurse for our Surgery service. Supporting the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital in providing support for clinical teaching and professional nursing assistance with clinical cases.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
assist clinicians and veterinary interns with treatments, prepare and assist with clinical procedures
provide support for clinical teaching and professional nursing assistance with clinical cases
clean and maintain clinical spaces
care for and maintain instruments and equipment
support student learning, through positive engagement with students in training
provide overall high level of nursing care for animals in their respective service
undertake ad-hoc projects and other activities as required
maintain stock including ordering of consumables and procurement of supplies, and control of stock quantities.
The small animal service at the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Camperdown (UVTHS) operates in:
a small animal specialist veterinary practice
a wide range of all medical,surgical and emergent problems
second opinion cases
access to advanced equipment and imaging.
As well as providing gold standard patient care, UVTHS provides an invaluable teaching experience for our final year veterinary students. You will work closely with Specialists, residents and interns in all fields.
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About you
a Veterinary Nursing Certificate IV (or equivalent) and advanced veterinary nursing experience in a veterinary specialist hospital environment
ability to communicate with academics, veterinary professionals, and veterinary students
a passion and drive to provide teaching opportunities to students and junior staff
ability to cope with caseloads in a busy working environment
relevant knowledge and commitment to provide excellent surgical care and handling to our patients
demonstrated experience with using technical and medical surgical equipment and training in anaesthesia, radiography, and drug dispensing
demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team
a willingness and ability to work rostered shifts, Monday to Friday.
The key benefits:
opportunity to learn and enhance your skills and experience in the unique teaching and research environment of a Veterinary Teaching hospital
a University contribution of 17% of your base salary to your superannuation fund
yearly personal and professional development planning, including support for continuing education
access to the employee assistance program
access to fitness passport, as well as discounted rates on university sports and fitness centres
industry-leading leave provisions, including generous paid parental leave entitlements (pending eligibility up to 36 weeks)
5 weeks annual leave with leave loading for eligible shift workers plus additional concessional leave
located on the Camperdown campus, 4 km from the city centre, in a convenient central location with ample public transport options. Staff Discount Paid parking is also available on site
gain the recognition of working in a leading Veterinary School in an outstanding University.
Work Rights
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory…