Veterinary Surgery Nurse - VSOS

Veterinary Anaesthesia Nurse – Specialist Surgery

Sutherland Shire | Permanent Full-Time or Part-Time | Casual Opportunities

Complex cases. Exceptional mentors. A team you’ll genuinely enjoy being part of.

About the role

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Nurse to take their anaesthesia skills to the next level, working directly alongside specialist anaesthetists and surgeons on complex, high-acuity cases.

At Veterinary Specialists of Sydney (VSOS), no two days are the same. You may be supporting an advanced orthopaedic procedure, managing anaesthesia for a critical neurosurgical patient or contributing to a complex soft-tissue or minimally invasive procedure.

You’ll be challenged, supported and encouraged to keep growing—but you’ll also work with a friendly, down-to-earth team that enjoys a laugh, celebrates each other’s wins and genuinely looks out for one another.

Why you’ll love working with us

• No mandatory on-call

• No weekend shifts

• No public holiday shifts

• An exciting and varied specialist caseload

• Competitive remuneration, commensurate with your skills and experience

• Direct mentorship from specialist anaesthetists and surgeons

• Structured professional development and genuine career pathways

• Support for nurses interested in pursuing a Veterinary Technician Specialist qualification in anaesthesia

• An in-house Clinical Educator dedicated to supporting your growth

• Access to advanced facilities and equipment, including MRI, CT, fluoroscopy and sophisticated anaesthetic monitoring

• Exposure to complex surgery, orthopaedics, neurology and neurosurgery

• Staff discounts on veterinary services

• A convenient Sutherland Shire location close to public transport

Just as importantly, you’ll be joining a team that works hard without taking itself too seriously. We value clinical excellence, but we also value kindness, collaboration, good communication and making work an enjoyable place to be.

Expect supportive colleagues, shared lunches, plenty of laughs, team celebrations and people who will step in to help when a day becomes particularly busy.

Responsibilities and duties

In this role, you will:

• Complete pre-anaesthetic assessments and prepare patients for surgery

• Assist with the administration and monitoring of anaesthesia across a wide range of complex procedures

• Closely monitor vital parameters and respond to changes throughout each procedure

• Support analgesia and pain-management planning across all stages of patient care

• Deliver exceptional perioperative nursing care across pre-operative, intra-operative and recovery periods

• Work collaboratively with our anaesthesia, surgery, ECC and inpatient nursing teams

• Maintain accurate clinical and anaesthetic records

• Follow strict patient-safety, infection-control and clinical protocols

• Contribute to a positive, supportive and collaborative team environment

About you

We’re looking for someone who:

• Holds a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or an equivalent qualification

• Has anaesthesia experience in a general practice, hospital, emergency or specialist setting

• Is comfortable using anaesthetic monitoring equipment

• Remains calm under pressure and has excellent attention to detail

• Takes pride in delivering a high standard of patient care

• Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team

• Is eager to learn, open to feedback and willing to try new things

• Brings a positive attitude and contributes to a healthy team culture

You don’t need to arrive knowing everything. If you have strong foundational skills, a genuine interest in anaesthesia and the motivation to develop, our team will support you to grow.

Desirable experience

It would be an advantage if you have:

• Experience in a busy GP, referral, specialist or emergency hospital

• Previous exposure to complex anaesthesia or advanced surgical procedures

• An interest in pursuing a VTS qualification in anaesthesia

About VSOS

Veterinary Specialists of Sydney is a privately owned, veterinarian-led specialist referral hospital and 24/7 emergency centre located in Sydney’s Sutherland Shire.

Our clinicians and nurses work across multiple specialist disciplines, providing exceptional care for some of the most complex veterinary patients in NSW.

VSOS is known for pioneering and advanced procedures, including open-heart mitral valve repair, interventional radiology, complex orthopaedic and soft-tissue surgery, neurology and neurosurgery.

We have the equipment, expertise and caseload you would expect from a leading specialist hospital—but our culture is what makes people want to stay. We are building a workplace where talented people feel supported, respected and excited to come to work.

Ready to take the next step?

If you’re passionate about anaesthesia, committed to exceptional patient care and looking for a role where you can continue learning while enjoying the people you work with, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV together with a brief introduction outlining your anaesthesia experience and what draws you to specialist practice.