Veterinary Nurse Equine at GDG on Campus | University of Sydney

Brownlow Hill, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jul, 26

Salary

79219.0

Posted On

30 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Equine nursing, Veterinary clinical assistance, Surgical preparation, Sterilization, Stock management, Emergency veterinary care, Animal handling, Procurement, Clinical maintenance

Industry

technology;Information and Internet

Description

Part-time (0.4 FTE) continuing employment, contingent on the continuation of external funding. Located on the Camden Campus at the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Camden (UVTHC) Opportunity to work as part of a dynamic and growing equine nursing team Base Salary HEO3 Step 1 (38 hours) $79,219 p.a (pro-rata) + 17% superannuation About the opportunity Reporting directly to the Veterinary Nurse Unit Manager and will form part of the Equine Centre Camden within the UVTHC. You will provide equine nursing and technical assistance with clinical and emergency cases presented to the equine unit of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital Camden with a focus on operating outside standard business hours Your key responsibilities will be to: assist clinicians with veterinary treatments, prepare and assist with surgeries & clinical procedures clean and maintain clinical treatment areas, including top and bottom stables, isolation unit, and nurses station sterilise instruments and equipment, prepare and pack surgical kits maintain stock including ordering of consumables and procurement of supplies, and control of stock quantities roster two days per week outside of business standard hours assistance with veterinary nursing small animals as required. To learn more about the Sydney School of Veterinary Science click here About you The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Equine Veterinary Nurse who has: a Cert III / IV in Veterinary Nursing and/or relevant experience in Veterinary hospital at least 3 years of nursing experience is preferable proven experience in handling and treating horses, foals, yearlings, colts, and stallions knowledge of a large range of equine veterinary surgical & medical procedures demonstrated experience in the procurement of surgical supplies. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia 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 to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Chris Masaoka, Recruitment Operations by email to recruitment.sea@sydney.edu.au. © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Thursday 07 May 2026 11:59 PM Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! So once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! The University values are excellence, trust and accountability. The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. The University of Sydney may conduct routine pre-employment checks before an appointment is made. 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Responsibilities

The role involves providing equine nursing and technical assistance for clinical and emergency cases at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Responsibilities include assisting with surgeries, maintaining clinical areas, managing surgical supplies, and performing nursing duties outside standard business hours.