Hospital Veterinary Nurse

Job Description

Hospital Veterinary Nurse – Inpatient Care & Clinical Coordination

Animal Referral Hospital (ARH) Homebush
📍 Homebush West, Sydney NSW
Part time & Full-Time

Be Part of a Hospital That Has Been Leading Veterinary Referral Care for Over 25 Years

Since opening in 1999 as New South Wales' first multi-specialist and 24-hour emergency veterinary hospital, ARH Homebush has been at the forefront of specialist patient care.

Over the past 25 years, ARH Homebush has introduced some of the most significant advancements in veterinary medicine in Australia, including pioneering specialist oncology services, introducing Australia's first Kyon cementless hip replacement procedures, installing the first CT scanner in NSW private veterinary practice, and operating the first high-field MRI in private veterinary practice in the Southern Hemisphere.

Today, our multidisciplinary team continues to provide advanced specialist and emergency care for thousands of patients every year, supported by a team of dedicated veterinary professionals committed to clinical excellence.

As we continue to invest in our people, services, and facilities, we are seeking an experienced Hospital Veterinary Nurse to join our team and help shape the next chapter of ARH Homebush.

About the Role

This position is dedicated to the management and coordination of inpatient care across our hospital.

Working closely with our Specialists, Emergency & Critical Care clinicians, and nursing teams, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring exceptional patient care throughout every stage of hospitalization.

This is the ideal role for a nurse who enjoys patient advocacy, clinical coordination, and delivering outstanding nursing care to a diverse range of complex medical, surgical, and critical care patients.

In This Role You Will:

• Coordinate daily inpatient care and patient flow across the hospital
• Perform ongoing patient assessments and monitoring
• Administer medications, fluid therapy, blood products, and prescribed treatments
• Manage feeding tubes and nutritional support plans
• Facilitate treatments, diagnostics, procedures, and discharges
• Support Specialists and ECC teams by ensuring continuity of patient care
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records
• Communicate effectively with clinicians, nurses, and support teams
• Advocate for patient welfare and exceptional nursing standards
• Contribute to a culture of teamwork, collaboration, and clinical excellence

About You

You are an experienced Veterinary Nurse who thrives in a hospital environment and enjoys being at the centre of patient care coordination.

You take pride in delivering exceptional nursing care, have strong clinical judgement, and enjoy working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve the best outcomes for patients.

To Be Successful, You Will Have:

• Previous experience in referral, emergency, specialty, or hospital-based nursing
• Strong patient assessment and monitoring skills
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation abilities
• Confidence managing multiple patients and competing priorities
• Outstanding communication and teamwork skills
• A proactive, positive, and patient-focused approach
• A commitment to maintaining high clinical standards and continuous learning

Most importantly, you're passionate about patient care and want to make a meaningful contribution to some of the most complex and rewarding cases in veterinary medicine.

Why Choose 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.

Career Growth Opportunities

At ARH Homebush, we believe exceptional nurses deserve exceptional opportunities.

As part of our team, you'll have opportunities to:

• Work alongside Specialists, Registrars, Interns, and Emergency Clinicians across multiple disciplines
• Gain exposure to complex medical, surgical, neurological, oncological, critical care, and emergency cases
• Participate in specialist-led education, mentoring, and case discussions
• Develop advanced nursing skills in diagnostics, patient monitoring, transfusion medicine, critical care, nutrition, and anaesthesia
• Explore future pathways into Specialist Nursing, ECC Nursing, Clinical Leadership, Education, Training, and Management
• Collaborate with colleagues across our ARH network, including Homebush, Minchinbury, Gosford, Wollongong, and Canberra
• Access broader career opportunities across the Greencross Pet Wellness Group

No matter where you see your career progressing, ARH provides the support, education, and opportunities to help you get there.

Why ARH Homebush?

Each year, ARH Homebush provides advanced care for thousands of patients and performs:

• Over 1,200 CT scans
• More than 350 MRI scans
• Over 200 spinal surgeries

You'll work alongside some of Australia's leading veterinary Specialists and Emergency Clinicians while gaining exposure to a fascinating and diverse caseload rarely seen in general practice.

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.

A Culture We're Proud Of

What truly sets ARH Homebush 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.

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. 🐾