Full-time, fixed-term opportunity until 6th January 2026 in our Diagnostic Imaging DepartmentLocated on the Camperdown Campus at the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital (UVTHS)Exciting opportunity to provide best practice veterinary care in small animal general practiceBase Salary HEO3, Step 1 $76,356 p.a (38 hours per week) + 17% superannuationAbout the opportunityThe University of Sydney is welcoming applications for a qualified Veterinary Nurse to provide nursing and technical assistance within the Diagnostic Imaging team.Your key responsibilities will include:performing radiographs, Computed Tomography, Fluoroscopy and Magnetic Resonance Imaging on hospitalised patientsworking with Veterinary Radiologists and a Radiographer to coordinate the daily schedule for all diagnostic imaging and communicating the schedule to all relevant stakeholdersoperating and maintaining advanced diagnostic imaging equipmentproviding support for clinical teaching and professional nursing assistance with clinical casesThe small animal service at the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Camperdown (UVTHS) offers:a first opinion general practicea small animal specialist veterinary practice for the management of a wide range of medical, surgical and emergent problemssecond opinion service.As well as providing gold standard patient care, UVTHS provides an invaluable teaching experience for our final year veterinary students and residents.You will work closely with Specialists, residents and interns in all fields.About youThe University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity.As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Veterinary Nurse who has:a Veterinary Nursing Certificate IV and/or advanced veterinary nursing experience in a small animal veterinary hospital environmenta valid radiation license or ability to obtain once employedknowledge of a large range of veterinary, surgical, and medical proceduresdemonstrated ability to cope with emergencies and stressful situationsdemonstrated ability to work independently and in a teamexperience working in a customer service environment with demonstrated high levels of care for patients and clientsgood attention to detaila willingness and ability to work varying rostered shifts supporting the UVTHS activities, including weekends, overnight and public holidays.the ability to communicate with veterinary professionals and academic staffthe ability to lift animals up to 16kg and heavier animals with assistance (mechanical and/or team lifting), adhering to the University's Heavy Lifting Policycompetence and experience in best practice veterinary anaesthesiaexperience working in a veterinary teaching hospital environment preferredbeen vaccinated for Q Fever or willingness to be vaccinatedWork RightsVisa Sponsorship is available for this position.Pre-employment checksYour employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University.Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements.If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.EEO statementAt the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive.We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve.We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+.We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer.Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.How to applyApplications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard.Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Chris Masaoka, Recruitment Consultant.Recruitment Operations, Human Resources by email CloseSunday 01 December 2024 11:59 PM#J-18808-Ljbffr