Veterinary Nurse - Greencross Vets Mortdale

Job Description

Veterinary Nurse (Part-Time 25-30 Hours Per Week) | Greencross Vets Mortdale | Sydney, NSW 🐾

Great nursing is about more than clinical skills. It's about compassion, teamwork, and making every patient and client feel cared for. If that sounds like you, keep reading.

At Greencross Vets Mortdale, we're looking for a qualified Veterinary Nurse to join our passionate team in a part-time role, working 25-30 hours per week.

This is an opportunity to join a clinic where nurses are encouraged to fully utilise their skills, contribute to patient outcomes, and be genuinely valued for the important role they play each day. Whether you're monitoring anaesthetics, caring for hospital patients, assisting in surgery, or supporting worried pet owners, you'll be surrounded by a team that works together, supports one another, and shares a common goal of delivering exceptional veterinary care.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

At Mortdale, we've built a team culture that's supportive, collaborative, and genuinely enjoyable to be part of. We know that great patient care starts with a great team, and we're proud of the positive environment we've created.

You'll enjoy:

• A part-time position offering 25-30 hours per week with a consistent roster
• A friendly, experienced team that values collaboration and mutual support
• The opportunity to use your nursing skills across surgery, hospital, medical and dental cases
• Exposure to a diverse caseload, with no two days ever quite the same
• A clinic that values continued learning and professional growth
• Strong leadership and a team that celebrates successes together
• A healthy work-life balance in a welcoming and positive workplace

About the Clinic

Greencross Vets Mortdale is a well-established small animal clinic with a loyal client base and a strong reputation within the local community.

Equipped with modern facilities and a dedicated team of veterinarians and nurses, we provide a high standard of care across a broad range of medical, surgical and dental cases.

Our facilities include:

• Digital radiography and dental radiography
• Ultrasound
• iM3 Elite dental suite
• Therapeutic laser therapy
• Full in-house laboratory including CBC, electrolytes and biochemistry
• Multi-parameter anaesthetic monitoring
• Blood pressure monitoring
• Dedicated dog, cat and isolation wards
• Fully equipped surgical suite

About the Role

As a Veterinary Nurse, you'll be an integral part of our clinical team, supporting our veterinarians while ensuring every patient receives the highest standard of care.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Surgical nursing and anaesthetic monitoring
• Pre and post-operative patient care
• Hospital nursing and inpatient management
• Assisting with consultations, diagnostics and treatments
• Dental nursing and dental procedures including radiology
• Laboratory and pathology work
• Monitoring and caring for hospitalised patients
• Client communication and education
• Reception support when required
• Maintaining high clinical, hygiene and infection-control standards
• Contributing to positive workflow and clinic operations

This is a hands-on role suited to a nurse who enjoys variety, thrives in a busy environment, and takes pride in delivering excellent patient care.

About You

We're looking for someone who is passionate about veterinary nursing and enjoys being part of a team that genuinely cares about each other, their patients, and their clients.

You'll bring:

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent)
• Previous experience working as a Veterinary Nurse in a clinical setting
• Confidence across a broad range of nursing duties
• Strong surgical nursing and anaesthetic monitoring skills
• Excellent animal handling abilities
• Outstanding communication and client service skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• A proactive and positive attitude
• A willingness to learn, grow, and contribute to a supportive team culture

Experience with RxWorks is highly regarded but not essential.

Why Mortdale?

Located in Sydney's south, Mortdale offers the best of both worlds, a strong sense of community with easy access to Sydney CBD, local cafés, shopping precincts, parks, and the beautiful Georges River waterways.

It's a fantastic location for someone looking to build a rewarding veterinary nursing career while enjoying a balanced lifestyle.

Why Join Greencross?

As part of one of Australia's leading veterinary networks, you'll have access to a range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal wellbeing, including:

• Ongoing continuing education and development opportunities
• Access to industry-leading learning platforms and webinars
• Career progression opportunities across our national network of clinics and hospitals
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Staff discounts on veterinary services and products
• Petbarn retail discounts
• Fitness Passport access
• Access to our Pounce benefits platform, offering discounts and cashback opportunities on fuel, groceries, retail, travel, insurance and much more
• Recognition and rewards programs with opportunities to receive vouchers and virtual rewards
• A genuine commitment to wellbeing and work-life balance

Apply Today

If you're looking for a nursing role where you'll be supported, challenged, and given the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Greencross Vets Mortdale and become part of a team that's passionate about pets, committed to exceptional patient care, and proud of the culture they've built together. 🐶🐱💙