Veterinary Nursing Internship

Job Description

Veterinary Nursing Internship (Junior/Trainee) – Emergency & Referral

Animal Referral Hospital (ARH) Sydney

📍 Sydney NSW
🕒 Full-time 12-month Fixed-Term Contract | 75% Emergency & Critical Care + 25% Specialty Rotations
🌱 Opportunity to transition into a permanent position

About the Nursing Internship

Take the next step into emergency and referral nursing.

Our Nursing Internship is designed for qualified Veterinary Nurses with general practice experience who are ready to build their skills in a busy emergency and specialist referral hospital. You'll spend approximately 75% of the year in our Emergency & Critical Care (ECC) service, building confidence with emergency presentations, hospitalised patients and increasingly complex cases. The remaining 25% is spent rotating through specialty departments, which may include Internal Medicine, Surgery, Ophthalmology and Cardiology.

You don't need to arrive knowing everything. That's the purpose of the internship!

How the internship works

• A dedicated nurse mentor for the duration of your internship
• A structured learning plan with competency sign-offs across ECC skills
• Weekly/fortnightly specialist-led education and case discussions
• Formal check-ins at 3, 6 and 9 months to review your progress and goals
• On successful completion, the opportunity to transition into a permanent role

 What you'll learn

• Emergency triage, patient assessment and clinical reasoning
• Nursing hospitalised emergency and critical care patients, and recognising and responding to changes in their condition Emergency stabilisation and management of acute presentations
• CRIs, blood products, transfusion medicine, advanced analgesia and emergency medications
• Assisting with CPR, intubation, thoracocentesis and advanced patient monitoring
• Complex medical, surgical and specialty cases across our referral departments

As your skills develop, you'll gradually take greater ownership of patient care.

Roster: 4 x 10-hour shifts per week on a rotating roster including days, nights, weekends and public holidays. Specialty rotations run on weekday day shifts. Majority of the internship will be out of ARH Homebush, with occasional shifts at ARH Greater Western Sydney if required.

Be Part of a Hospital with a Proud History and an Exciting Future

Since opening in 1999 as New South Wales' first multi-specialist and 24-hour emergency veterinary hospital, ARH has played an important role in the development of specialist and emergency veterinary care in Australia.

For more than 25 years, we have supported referring veterinarians and pet owners by providing advanced care across multiple specialties while building a reputation for collaboration, clinical excellence, and exceptional patient care.

Today, ARH remains one of Australia's most established referral hospitals, caring for thousands of patients each year through a multidisciplinary team of Emergency Veterinarians, Specialists, Interns, Residents, and Veterinary Nurses.

As we continue to invest in the development of the next generation of referral and emergency nurses, we are looking for a motivated Veterinary Nurse to join our Nursing Internship Program.

 A Culture We're Proud Of

What truly sets ARH apart is our people.

Many of our nurses have been with us for more than a decade - a reflection of the supportive culture, strong leadership, opportunities for growth, and genuine sense of teamwork that exists throughout our hospital.

We are proud of our history, excited by our future, and committed to creating an environment where nurses can build meaningful and rewarding careers.

 Why Choose Vet Nursing at ARH?

At ARH, you're not just joining a hospital - you're joining a network of leading referral and emergency hospitals with a proud history of advancing veterinary medicine in Australia.

Whether you're looking to expand your clinical skills, explore specialist nursing pathways, develop leadership capabilities, or build a long-term career in veterinary medicine, ARH offers opportunities that are difficult to find elsewhere.

About You

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent) and at least 1 year of experience in general practice
• A genuine interest in Emergency & Critical Care and referral nursing
• Curious and motivated, and comfortable asking questions and taking feedback
• Organised, adaptable and a good communicator in a busy team environment

 What We Offer

• Above-award remuneration
• Exposure to a diverse and rewarding referral caseload
• Specialist-led education and continuing professional development
• RECOVER Rescuer Certification (CPR) support
• Opportunities to learn and collaborate across multiple specialist hospitals
• Career progression pathways within a growing network of referral and emergency hospitals
• Employee discounts across ARH Hospitals, Greencross Vets, and Petbarn
• A supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team environment
• Access to some of the most advanced veterinary facilities and equipment in Australia

 Proudly Part of the Greencross Pet Wellness Group

ARH is proud to be part of the Greencross Pet Wellness Group, Australia's largest integrated pet care network.

Our family includes:

• Animal Referral Hospital (ARH) – specialist and emergency veterinary hospitals
• Greencross Vets – one of Australia's largest veterinary clinic networks
• Petbarn – Australia's leading pet specialty retailer

Together, we deliver a complete continuum of care for pets and their families while providing unique career opportunities, professional development pathways, and collaboration across the veterinary industry.

With Animal Referral Hospital locations in Homebush, Minchinbury, Gosford, Wollongong, and Canberra, you'll join a connected network of veterinary professionals united by a commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, and outstanding patient care.

If you're passionate about patient care, enjoy working alongside leading veterinary professionals, and want to be part of a hospital with a proud legacy and an exciting future, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of the next chapter of ARH Homebush. 🐾