Experienced Veterinary Nurse
Veterinary Technician
This role is for the nurse who is already good at what they do
The nurses who thrive here tend to have a few things in common.
Proactive
You notice what needs doing, think ahead and don't need someone directing every next step.
Reliable
You follow through, close loops and can be counted on by the people working around you.
Coachable
You're comfortable receiving feedback, asking questions and changing your approach when there's a better way.
A strong communicator
You enjoy clients as well as patients, communicate clearly with colleagues and can take direction or raise concerns professionally.
Proud of your work
You care about patient safety, clinical standards and doing things properly even when nobody is watching.
Keen to grow
You have solid nursing foundations, but you're not finished learning. You want to keep developing your skills, confidence and contribution.
Nursing here is genuinely team-based
Our nurses are an active part of the patient and client journey. We use a team-based consult model, so you're involved from the moment a patient arrives to the moment they leave.
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Anaesthesia and surgery
Monitoring anaesthesia, preparing surgical patients, admissions, recoveries and discharges.
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Diagnostics
IV catheter placement, blood collection, in-house pathology, general radiography and dental radiography.
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Hospital care
Monitoring, treating and advocating for hospitalised patients.
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Nurse consultations
Preventative care, dental checks, post-op checks, puppy and kitten education and other nurse-led appointments.
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Client communication
Helping clients understand what we recommend, why it matters and what happens next.
We want nurses who think, communicate and participate in patient care.
Our nurses often start consultations, gather relevant information and prepare the patient and client for the vet.
They then help conclude the consult by reinforcing the plan, answering questions and organising next steps.
Not simply wait for the next task.
We take your development seriously
We don't believe professional development should depend on whether the clinic happens to be quiet that week.
Every team member has a monthly 1:1 focused on what's going well, feedback, challenges, expectations, goals and where you want to develop next.
We also set aside time every Wednesday for whole-team training and meetings. Sometimes that's clinical education. Sometimes it's communication, patient safety, leadership, client conversations or improving the way we work together.
And we don't assume being senior automatically makes someone a good trainer. Our senior nurses, team leads and vets are taught how to coach, give feedback and support the people around them.
Structured induction
A clear onboarding process rather than being thrown in the deep end.
Monthly 1:1s
Regular feedback, development conversations and clear expectations.
Weekly training
Protected team learning time every Wednesday.
Fear Free development
Fear Free Certification paid for if you don't already have it.
Continuing education
Paid CE and study leave to keep developing your skills.
Leaders who are taught to coach
Support and feedback are deliberate, not dependent on who happens to be training you.
We invest heavily in our people
We'll give you strong support, clear expectations and real opportunities to develop. In return, we expect:
- Ownership and reliability
- Follow-through on commitments
- Professional communication
- Respect for colleagues
- Willingness to receive and act on feedback
- Use of agreed systems and processes
- Pride in the standard of your work
- Contribution to the team around you
We'll support your growth — and we'll expect you to take ownership of what happens next.
Is this the right fit?
You'll love it if you...
- Like knowing what good looks like
- Want support to keep improving
- Want to be trusted to contribute
- Value clear expectations
It might not suit if you...
- Prefer very little feedback
- Prefer vague expectations
- Want to do things your own way regardless
And that's okay. We'd rather be honest about who we are than waste your time or ours.
The essentials
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing OR a Veterinary Technology degree
- At least 2 years of veterinary nursing experience
- Confidence with routine anaesthesia monitoring
- IV catheter placement and blood collection
- Surgical and hospital patient care
- General radiography
- In-house pathology
- Confidence communicating with clients
What you'll get
We're serious about taking care of the people who take care of our patients.
Real professional development
Monthly 1:1s, coaching, weekly training, CE and study leave.
Fear Free Certified Practice
Reducing fear, anxiety and stress is genuinely embedded in the way we care for patients.
A strong team culture
Kindness matters here and so do reliability, accountability and professional behaviour.
Room to grow
Develop areas of clinical interest, confidence, leadership or coaching as the hospital continues to grow.
Above-award remuneration
Pay based on experience, plus higher Saturday rates and generous staff discounts.
Life outside work matters
Public holidays off and our Christmas to New Year closure.
This is the experience you'll help create
Every day our nurses are part of moments that matter to pet families. Here's what that looks like.
I have been going to Rouse Hill Family Vets for years — the staff are amazing and truly exceptional. Absolutely love the gentle calm service and support they provide. Couldn't be happier with the caring service they put into my fur babies! And the consult cuddles ☺️
I'm so thankful for the wonderful love and care that these amazing people give to our pets — and not only that, but the great attitude towards the owners too. They really made me feel so welcome, offering options and facilitating anything they could. Much appreciation to the doctors, nurses and clerical staff ❤️
Nurse Kate and Dr Michelle were so caring and kind. They made my mini dachshund, who doesn't enjoy going to the vet, feel at ease and calm enough to be examined. I highly recommend this clinic especially if you have an anxious or shy pet.
A clinic that genuinely cares
Rouse Hill Family Vets is a locally owned small animal hospital in the heart of Rouse Hill. We recently welcomed our sixth veterinarian and as the hospital grows, we're looking for people who want to grow with it.
We provide circle-of-life care, from puppyhood to peaceful goodbyes. We use longer consultations, invest heavily in training and work hard to reduce fear and stress for our patients.
We're not a corporate chain. We're a growing local team building something we're proud of and we want someone who wants to contribute to it. And yes, we like having fun too.
Apply Now 🐾We'd like to hear a little more than what's on your CV
No generic cover letter needed. Complete the application form and send us:
- Your CV
- Your qualification
- Your years of veterinary nursing experience
- Your availability and notice period
- A short answer to the question below
🐾 We'd like you to answer:
What are you looking for in your next veterinary nursing role, and what helps you do your best work as part of a team?
We're not looking for a polished "right" answer. We want to understand what matters to you and whether what you're looking for lines up with the way we work.
Applications must be completed through this page to be considered.