Veterinary Nurse

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Veterinary Nurse (Part-Time) | Greencross Vets Brookvale | Northern Beaches, NSW

Love a busy clinic, a great team, and the opportunity to make a real difference every day?

At Greencross Brookvale, no two days are the same. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy being hands-on, and love building relationships with both clients and patients, we'd love to hear from you.

We're looking for an experienced Veterinary Nurse to join our team on a part-time basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a modern, community-focused clinic with a loyal client base and a supportive team that's passionate about delivering exceptional patient care.

About Greencross Brookvale

Greencross Brookvale is co-located within Petbarn, creating a seamless pet care experience and providing a steady stream of engaged pet owners and loyal clients.

We pride ourselves on creating positive experiences for both clients and patients through:

• High standards of veterinary care
• A strong focus on stress-free handling
• A collaborative and supportive team culture
• Long-standing client relationships
• A genuine commitment to patient wellbeing

Our philosophy is simple. We care for our clients' pets as if they were our own. We invest in their wellbeing, advocate for the best possible outcomes, and work together to ensure every patient receives exceptional care.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Brookvale is a clinic where teamwork genuinely matters. You'll be surrounded by experienced veterinarians and nurses who are passionate about helping each other succeed and delivering outstanding care.

You'll enjoy:

• A busy and varied caseload that keeps your skills sharp
• Opportunities to utilise your nursing skills every day
• A supportive team culture where everyone pitches in
• Exposure to medical, surgical, and hospital nursing
• Working in one of Sydney's most desirable lifestyle locations
• The support of the wider Greencross network

About the Role

This part-time Veterinary Nurse position offers a consistent roster of 4 days per week, working:

• Monday
• Tuesday
• Thursday
• Friday

The ideal shift times are 8:15am – 5:15pm or 8:30am – 5:30pm, providing consistency and work-life balance while allowing you to become an integral part of our team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting veterinarians during consultations, treatments, and procedures
• Pre-operative and post-operative patient care
• Surgical preparation and theatre assistance
• Monitoring anaesthesia and supporting patient recovery
• Performing pathology collection and diagnostic testing
• Administering medications and treatments
• Caring for hospitalised patients
• Maintaining accurate patient records
• Handling client enquiries professionally in person, via email, and over the phone
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and infection control
• Supporting the day-to-day operation of the clinic

This is a hands-on role where your skills, initiative, and ability to work collaboratively will be highly valued, while providing the consistency of a regular weekly roster. 🐾

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Holds a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
• Has strong clinical veterinary nursing experience
• Has a strong understanding of veterinary nursing procedures
• Is confident monitoring anaesthesia
• Demonstrates excellent animal handling skills
• Has outstanding communication and customer service abilities
• Works well both independently and as part of a team
• Brings a calm, friendly, and professional attitude
• Enjoys working in a busy clinic environment
• Has experience with RxWorks (highly regarded but not essential)

Most importantly, you're passionate about animal welfare and enjoy being part of a team that genuinely cares about its patients, clients, and each other.

Why Join Greencross?

As part of one of Australia's leading veterinary care networks, you'll have access to a range of benefits and career opportunities including:

• Ongoing continuing education and professional development
• Access to Greencross learning and development programs
• Annual Greencross Clinical & Leadership Conference
• Career progression opportunities across a national network of clinics and hospitals
• Access to a broad community of veterinary professionals
• Staff discounts on veterinary services and products, including Royal Canin
• Petbarn retail discounts
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Access to Pounce employee discounts across retail, travel, fuel, dining, entertainment, and more
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mental health and wellbeing support services
• A genuine commitment to work-life balance

Why Live and Work in Brookvale?

Located in the heart of Sydney's Northern Beaches, Brookvale offers an incredible lifestyle that's hard to beat.

Just minutes from Manly, Dee Why, Freshwater, and Curl Curl Beaches, you'll have some of Australia's most beautiful coastline right on your doorstep. Enjoy beach walks before work, ocean swims after your shift, or spend your weekends exploring the cafés, restaurants, and outdoor lifestyle the Northern Beaches are famous for.

Brookvale also offers:

• Easy access to beaches and coastal walks
• Excellent cafés, breweries, and dining options
• Great shopping and everyday conveniences
• Strong community atmosphere
• Beautiful parks and outdoor recreation opportunities
• An unbeatable work-life balance

Whether you're drawn to the beach lifestyle, the vibrant community, or the opportunity to work in a thriving clinic, Brookvale offers the perfect blend of career and lifestyle.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced Veterinary Nurse looking for a part-time opportunity with a supportive team, diverse caseload, and fantastic lifestyle location, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Greencross Brookvale and become part of a team that's passionate about pets, committed to excellence, and proud of the care they provide every day. 🐾

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