Ophthalmology Veterinary Nurse – Maternity Leave Cover
Animal Referral Hospital (ARH) Homebush
📍 Homebush West, Sydney NSW
🕒 Full-Time | 12-Month Contract
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 Veterinary Nurse to join our Ophthalmology team and help shape the next chapter of ARH Homebush.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and confident Veterinary Nurse who is looking to take an active role in supporting and coordinating a busy ophthalmology service, to join our team on a full-time, 12-month maternity leave contract.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a highly skilled veterinary nurse to work within one of Australia's most established referral hospitals, while enjoying excellent work life balance, structured support, and above award remuneration.
You Will Bring:
Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent)
Experience working within an emergency and specialty hospital
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
A commitment to exceptional patient care and high clinical standards
High attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
A calm, capable and proactive approach within a busy referral environment
A background in ophthalmology would be highly regarded but is not essential, we will train you!
Why Choose ARH?
At ARH Homebush, we believe exceptional nurses deserve exceptional opportunities. As part of our team, you'll have opportunities to:
Work alongside Emergency Veterinarians, Criticalists, Specialists, Interns, and Residents across multiple disciplines
Gain exposure to complex emergency, critical care, medical, surgical, neurological, and oncological cases
Participate in specialist-led education, mentoring, and clinical case discussions
Explore future pathways into ECC Nursing, Specialist 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 heading, ARH provides the support, education, and opportunities to help you achieve your goals.
What We Offer
Above-award remuneration
Exposure to advanced emergency, critical care, and referral medicine cases
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
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, reflecting the supportive environment, professional growth opportunities, and strong sense of teamwork that exists throughout our hospital.
We believe great patient outcomes come from great teams. That's why we invest in developing our people, supporting career progression, and creating an environment where nurses are valued members of the clinical team.
Apply today!