Vet Nurses and other support staff
Nursing Positions Available in Veterinary Clinics - Queensland
Kalinga Park Veterinary Surgery, Kalinga North-East Brisbane QLD (posted 20th March)
Part Time Veterinary Nurse (Cert IV) wanted for small boutique practice in Kalinga, Brisbane Northside! 12-month Fixed Term Parental Leave Position to start in April 2023.
Description:
Kalinga Park Veterinary Surgery is on the search for a Part-Time Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly and close-knit team! This role is a parental leave position to cover 12 months, commencing April 2023.
Our quaint cottage practice is conveniently located on the doorstep of a dog owner’s heaven – the beautiful Kedron Brook. We operate as a one vet + one nurse team, and work collaboratively with our supportive sister clinic, Ascot Veterinary Surgery. You will feel motivated, empowered, and respected not only by your fellow team members but also by our lovely clients who value your expertise.
We have a strong focus on preventative care with an im3 dental machine, IDEXX in-house laboratory, and sterile theatre. We maintain a manageable daily workload comprising of routine surgical procedures and consults and regularly refer clients to AVS for further diagnostic work including X-ray and ultrasound.
Aside from our GP services, a large part of our work comprises of pet export services, ranging from preparatory testing and treatment for worldwide travel, as well as providing advice and documentation for countries of destination. This position will see you actively contribute to this niche and exciting area of the business in both an administrative and practical capacity.
Enjoy a 4-day work week across Tuesday-Friday (hello long weekend, every weekend!). We prioritise work-life balance with no afterhours, no on-call, no public holidays, and no Sundays - we operate 8:30am-2:30pm Mondays, 8:30am-6pm Tues/Wed/Thurs, 8:30am-5pm Fridays, and 8am-1pm Saturdays.
Sounding like your dream job? Read on to learn more about our benefits.
- Competitive salary package + 4 weeks annual leave
- Unlimited free online training and practical workshops through our internal learning academy
- Access to mental health and wellbeing support including counselling, wellbeing coaching, financial coaching, dietary coaching, and legal consultation
- Exclusive member discounts on a range of health products including private health insurance, dentistry, optometry, supplements, and wellbeing product subscriptions
- We take care of your pets too with exclusive deals on a range of products from Hills, Advance Parnell, Royal Canin, Purina, and Pet Insurance
To apply, ask for more information, or to have a confidential chat, contact Kate Lowndes on 0466 805 316 or kate.lowndes@ascotvetsurgery.com.au
Greenbank Veterinary Hospital, Logan, QLD (posted 17th March)
Experienced Veterinary Nurse
Greenbank Veterinary Hospital is under new management and we are seeking an experienced veterinary nurse to come join us.
We are an animal hospital that specialises in providing high-quality healthcare services for small animals only, open 7 days per week. We are currently seeking a motivated and experienced veterinary nurse to join our animal healthcare team. The ideal candidate should possess a degree or certification in veterinary nursing, as well as relevant experience in a clinical setting. We have a busy reproduction department, an interest in reproduction would be advantageous but not necessary.
Responsibilities:
- Assisting in providing veterinary care
- Administering medication and treatments as directed
- Taking patient history and providing basic health assessments
- Monitoring patients throughout surgical procedures
- Maintaining patient records and managing inventory
Requirements:
- Degree or certification in veterinary nursing
- Proven experience as a veterinary nurse (clinical and surgical)
- Strong customer service skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of modern veterinary practices and procedures
We offer competitive salary and benefits packages as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.
If you have the required skills and experience, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV and cover letter to: leanne@greenbank.vet
MyVet Springfield Lakes, Ipswich, QLD (posted 15th March)
MyVet Springfield Lakes are on the search for a Part-Time Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team!
Our team pride ourselves on a supportive family environment, we eat lunch together everyday, with no interruptions! Our mission statement is to treat every patient the way we expect our own pets to be treated.
We have a strong focus on preventative care, we have an im3 dental machine and dental x-ray. We’re also equipped with ultrasound, digital x-ray, FUSE in-house laboratory, sterile theatre and three consulting rooms. We maintain a manageable daily workload comprising of mainly routine surgical procedures and consults.
Hours 15 hours per week (Monday, Friday and Saturday). We prioritise work-life balance with no afterhours, no on-call, no public holidays, and no Sundays - we operate 8am-6pm weekdays and 8am-1pm Saturdays.
Sounding like your dream job? Read on to learn more about our benefits.
- Unlimited free online training and practical workshops through our internal learning academy
- Access to mental health and wellbeing support including counselling, wellbeing coaching, financial coaching, dietary coaching, and legal consultation
- Exclusive member discounts on a range of health products including private health insurance, dentistry, optometry, supplements, and wellbeing product subscriptions
- We take care of your pets too with exclusive deals on a range of products from Hills,
- Advance Parnell, Royal Canin, Purina, and Pet Insurance
To apply, ask for more information, or to have a confidential chat, contact us on (07) 3818-4119 or send your resume to: ajenkins@myvetspringfieldlakes.com.au
Labrador Veterinary Surgery, Gold Coast (posted 13th March)
We’re after an experienced, easy-going, friendly and professional vet nurse to join the Labrador Vets team on the central Gold Coast.
You’ll be one of our crew of five nurses in our busy small animal practice, on duty for three nine-hour weekdays being Monday, Wednesday and Friday as well as a three hour session every fourth Saturday morning.
This is a casual position and there is no after-hours work; we use Animal Emergency Services.
Hourly pay will be commensurate with your skill level as guided by the veterinary nurses award but will be above award.
We are a non-corporate practice and our working environment is more like a group of friends, most of us having worked together over a decade so expect to be part of a close-knit, fun-loving crew who look after one-another.
We will need you to have the following qualities:
- Certificate IV in Vet Nursing.
- A few years experience and an ability to help and participate in advanced surgery. We perform most orthopaedics, advanced soft tissue surgery, endoscopy, radiolgy etc. To that end, you’ll need to be able to place cannulas, set up IV lines, take blood and run tests through our in-house laboratory.
- Enjoy interacting with owners and their pets and be able to confidently and competently give advice on pet care and over-the-counter products.
- Able to perform calmly and efficiently under pressure, often without direct supervision.
If this is you, please contact us on 07 5591 2255 or send your resume to labvet22@gmail.com
JCUVet, Townsville (posted 13th March) Veterinary Nurse Team Leader – Referral Hospital
JCUVet is the Clinical Small Animal Teaching Hospital for James Cook University in Townsville. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced referral nurse to take on the newly created role of Veterinary Nurse Team Leader on a permanent full time basis working Monday to Friday.
The role will work closely with the hospital management team, veterinary specialists and senior clinicians to provide a positive learning environment for employees and JCU veterinary students. You will develop and implement highly effective work practices and will guide and support the referral nursing team in all aspects of their work.
The position will involve leadership and hands-on clinical nursing in our referral and teaching hospital, with a core focus on continual development and improvement of our referral nursing team, hospital procedures, patient care and the effectiveness of our clinical referral service.
We encourage high levels of case engagement, and will support your clinical and non-clinical learning. Our team of excellent nurses includes a variety of experience and skills ranging from trainees to experienced referral nurses. A dedicated Veterinary Nurse Educator guides our training program. What we all share is a passion for our patients and support for each other in developing our careers.
You will be encouraged to extend your professional network and contribute to the learning of the local Veterinary Nurse community, by delivering nurse education internally and externally from time to time. We will support you to engage with professional bodies to enhance your own skills and knowledge or to present content that enables others to learn through conferences, publishing articles, creating learning content as well as other exciting opportunities.
Key Skills and Experience
- Cert IV Veterinary Nursing / Veterinary Technician qualification essential, with further qualifications and/or professional development highly desirable
- Advanced Gold Standard veterinary nursing skills gained through multiple years of experience working in Small Animal Referral
- Experience leading a Veterinary Nurse/Tech team in Specialist/Referral environments
- Well-developed supervisory skills which evidence empathy, support and concern
- Proven record of building a high performing team and contributing to a positive culture
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and relationship building skills
- Ability to support and enable the team to manage complex workloads
- Experience in creating and delivering educational content both in-house and externally
If you enjoy achieving high performance from your nursing team, promoting high clinical standards and positively collaborating with others to drive performance outcomes, whilst being supported to develop your own career, then we would love to hear from you.
Please apply to:
Elizabeth Bertram
Clinical Support Manager
JCUVet
veterinarycareers@jcu.edu.au
Happy Paws Veterinary Clinic, Coombabah, Gold Coast (posted 9th March)
Experienced Vet Nurse Wanted - Part Time
Are you an experienced nurse who
- loves to actually nurse?
- wants to improve their skills and knowledge?
- enjoys feeling supported by your colleagues?
- wants to know your clients on a first name basis and form special relationships?
- wants clients who trust and believe in your work?
- loves making each and every patient and their owners feel special and cared for?
Is this you? If so, then here is what your new clinic will offer you in return for your Vet Nursing superstar skills
- time to care for each patient by not overbooking surgeries
- a focus on patient and client care and not numbers coming through the door
- ongoing professional development opportunities
- an environment where mental awareness truly matters
- the opportunity for you to speak up and be heard
- work/life balance
- an actual 30min lunch break
- a designated receptionist
- access to an espresso machine at all times
Sounding good? For more info or to apply, email your resume and cover letter to Ayana via practicemanager@happypawsvet.com.au
A little about your new clinic and what sets us apart from everyone else …
Happy Paws Veterinary Clinic is a privately owned and operated small animal practice on the northern end of the Gold Coast in the green and leafy suburb of Coombabah. Opened in 2017, we are in the process of expanding to the space next door. Renovations include a separate cat ‘side’ – with an entrance, waiting room and two designated consult rooms.
Feel free to check us out: Instagram , Facebook, Web - http://www.happypawsvet.com.au/
Your new team are a fun-loving bunch of people who are in the veterinary profession because we have a real passion for what we do. We strive to consistently exceed expectations and value integrity, compassion, attention to detail and above all – positivity!
Team culture is something else we’re extremely passionate about. We absolutely love our team and will go the extra mile to make sure you feel supported and valued too.
We’re members of the Lincoln Institute, which delivers leadership and development training to veterinary business owners and their teams. Their programs help us to not only improve the running of the clinic but also the working environment for our team members.
WestVETS, Anstead & Marburg, Western Brisbane & Ipswich (posted 9th March)
EXPERIENCED VETERINARY NURSE/TECH REQUIRED
Are you an experienced veterinary nurse or tech looking for a new challenge? Do you have a passion for high-quality patient care and exceptional customer service? Look no further than WestVETS Animal Hospitals!
Our state-of-the-art facilities in Anstead and Marburg are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to join our nursing team. With digital x-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, and in-house laboratory equipment, we practice a high standard of medicine and surgery, including orthopaedic surgeries. Equine nursing experience is a bonus, but not essential.
As a successful applicant, you will have a commitment to patient care, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work unsupervised when necessary. You must be computer literate, a problem-solver, and be willing to work occasional Saturdays and participate in a rotating after-hours roster.
If you are qualified with a minimum Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing and have prior experience in a busy veterinary practice, we want to hear from you! This casual position offers flexible hours between both our Anstead and Marburg clinics, with the opportunity to work with a supportive and passionate team.
Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to further your career in veterinary nursing. Apply today with a written expression of interest and your current resume, including essential referees/references. Telephone applications will not be accepted. WestVETS Animal Hospitals - where your passion for animal care can thrive.
Send applications to: kiah@westvets.com.au
Kiah North
Practice Manager
WestVETS Animal Hospitals
Greencross Vets Nerang, Nerang QLD (posted 7th March)
Greencross Nerang has recently gone under some renovations, we've expanded our practice allowing for us to expand our amazing team!
We are looking for a Full Time Experienced Veterinary Nurse!
We are close-knit and work together cohesively, we have 3 - 4 Vets in a day and use a team-based approach for most things. We utilise and appreciate everyone - always working towards the common goal!
We place a lot of importance on mental health and your wellbeing is a top priority, we look out for each other, valuing a work life balance with flexible working rosters, access to mental health resources through Lifeworks, Leave entitlements and endless opportunities for continuing education.
The Role:
- Full-time role undertaking general nursing tasks, including pre and post-operative care, animal pathology and emergency and critical care
- Performing minor procedures when required
- Maintaining the overall hygiene of the practice, including surgical areas and equipment
- Handling client enquiries professionally in person, by email and over the phone
Our Ideal Applicant:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing with 3+ years of experience
- An extensive knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing procedures
- Great communication and customer service skills
- Ability to work well autonomously and within a team environment
- A calm and friendly presence
- Experience with RXworks advantageous
Click Here to Apply!
RSPCA Queensland, Dakabin QLD (posted 7th March)
We are seeking an experienced Vet Nurse to join the team at the Animal Care Centre in Dakabin.
RSPCA Queensland is a non-government, community based charity dedicated to improving the lives of domestic, farmed and native animals in Queensland. Our mission statement is simple but powerful: Together We Change Lives.
About the role:
Providing vital help to all creatures great and small by ensuring that the health and welfare needs of all animals in the care of RSPCA Qld are met and are of the highest practical standards.
Your role will require you to work as part of a dynamic team within the Veterinary Services department of the Dakabin RSPCA shelter, Veterinary Clinic and Desex Clinic - as well as in collaboration with the Veterinary Services department based at Wacol (via phone, email and teams).
- Be a part of a wonderful team of people committed to animal welfare
- Nurse animals in the direct care of RSPCA Dakabin Veterinary Services, ensuring they are kept comfortable, medicated and fed
- Prepare animals for surgery
- Perform routine medical and laboratory tests
- Assist the veterinarians and Animal Attendants in treating animals
- Administer routine veterinary treatments and medications
- Triage incoming animals
- Assist with basic Vet Reception duties such as data entry, booking specialist appointments, updating animal files with veterinary and behaviour notes
- Assist potential adopters and reclaiming owners with enquiries relating to their animal’s health and care requirements
- Perform cleaning duties.
Who are we looking for?
- A Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or Australian recognised equivalent)
- Previous surgical nursing and emergency and critical care experience with companion animals would be highly regarded
- The ability to work autonomously
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A passion to improve the lives of animals and a commitment to achieving the long term goals of RSPCA Qld.
We have a full time or part time position available at the Dakabin Animal Care Centre, working across a 7-day roster, with some weekend work required. Remuneration is as per the RSPCA Qld Enterprise Agreement for Veterinary Staff (Certificate IV qualified or equivalent) with a starting pay rate of $27.02 per hour (junior rates may apply).
Benefits and Culture:
- Purpose-built facility with air conditioning
- Uniforms provided
- Onsite pet store with staff discounts
- Countless opportunities to interact with the animals in our care
- Be a part of a purpose driven organisation where the work you do really does have an impact on the welfare of animals
- An environment that is centred around growth, helping you develop, thrive & shine
- Access to family friendly health and wellbeing support
- A fun and inclusive team culture.
How to apply:
Please email your resume and cover letter to jobapplications@rspcaqld.org.au with the subject line “Dakabin Vet Nurse” to be considered for this position.
Please note: Due to Queensland Health regulations, it is a requirement that candidates possess a recognised Certificate IV in Vet Nursing to be eligible to apply for this role.
Toowoomba Family Vets and REDVets, Toowoomba QLD (posted 6th March)
Is vet nursing what you LOVE to do?
Ready to feel CHALLENGED to reach your full potential?
Want to do what you love AND be appreciated for your efforts?
Chasing something more? …
Are you looking for a role where you can experience both GP and ECC?
What if you could be amongst the action and show how capable nurses really can be?
We understand that a variety of work keeps the job interesting...
In our hospital you’ll get to see everything on your nursing bucket list!
Don't be nervous about making the jump from GP to emergency...
We have a large team that loves to teach...
If you are willing to learn then this is something for you!
Here at Toowoomba Family Vets and REDvets we have an amazing team...
We’ve created a built-in support system of like-minded people to share your highs and lows!
We are an easy-going bunch who love a good practical joke, especially when Dr Louis is involved!
Here’s what one of our nurses has to say about our team…
“When I first started after almost 20 years in the industry, I was thoroughly impressed by the quality of the nursing team. It didn’t take long to discover that training staff to grow their skill set was a high priority for the management team. They recognized that having well trained staff, working as a valued part of a high performing team, would lead to increased job satisfaction while also setting them apart from others in the industry. There is a confidence building, encouraging approach to learning with plenty of room to advance my skills as a veterinary nurse.
The positive, encouraging and inclusive culture that is inspired by an approachable management team and carried throughout the business is the reason I love going to work.”
Nikki Lobwein – Veterinary Nurse
The role…
- We have full time and part time positions available for a qualified nurse. These positions are suited to experienced nurses with a minimum of 2 years GP experience. Emergency experience is not required, we can teach you what you need to know!
- Your roster will include between 1-4 shifts per week depending on if you are chasing part time or full- time work.
- The roster can be worked around those wanting to work a primary GP job and are looking to branch out to emergency on the weekend.
- You’ll get to experience working in both medicine and surgery.
- We offer plenty of opportunities for continuing education and professional growth, so you don’t ever feel ‘stuck’ in what you’re doing.
Where to from here?
If this opportunity has got you excited then we would love to hear from you.
We are happy to receive a CV and Cover Letter to brooke@toowoombafamilyvets.com
If the opportunity is right to explore further I am sure we will both know it!
Kings Road Veterinary Surgery, Townsville (posted 6th March)
Veterinary Nurse – Full Time or Part Time
About us and our location
We are located in beautiful Townsville and are passionate about what we do. We believe in the best in patient care and excellence in veterinary science and customer service. Our services include general surgery, dentals, radiology, ultrasound and referral options, a variety of soft tissue surgery such as soft palate/nares and anal gland resection, and a large variety of orthopaedic surgeries such as TTA’s, FHO, patella and fracture repair. We have separate isolation, dog and cat wards, theatre and digital x-ray, dental and knockdown areas, and a recovery area.
We are a close team consisting of 3 vets, 5 nurses and 2 receptionists that regularly catch up outside of work for drinks and exploring what Far North Queensland has to offer. We are all quite active and enjoy living a full lifestyle.
We ensure excellent veterinary services by utilizing the highest standard of care and staying abreast of the most recent advancements in medicine for our furry, scaly, and feathered friends.
The Position – our ideal candidate
- Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent/or is currently studying (with experience preferred)
- Efficiently complete general nursing tasks, including but not limited to;
- surgical & imaging procedures,
- patient care, pathology,
- emergencies, and critical care patients.
- Ability to hit the ground running in this fast-paced clinic.
- Nurses rotate their roles in hospital, surgery, consult & reception.
- Knowledge of emergency processes.
- Have high standards and attention to detail, with exceptional customer service and strong communication skills.
- Motived, positive, can-do attitude.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a high performing team.
- Ability to work rotational Saturdays with some weekends and after hours call outs as required.
- You will support our veterinarians to deliver the best in patient care, comfort and safety.
What’s on offer:
- Above Award wages
- Stable and permanent position
- Friendship, challenge, support, fun, diversity, and satisfaction
- Mental Health & Wellbeing are a priority, and we understand that work life balance is vital. Vets Central are accredited in being recognised as a ‘Skilled Mental Health First Aid®’ workplace
- Flare HR Perks & discounts on everyday expenses including groceries, electronics, entertainment, fuel, restaurants, fashion brands and more
- We have a remarkable team of passionate, dedicated vets & nurses who will always have your back and are ready to assist when needed
- Access to a wide support network with like-minded professionals
- Opportunity for a long-term career
For more info and to apply
Send cover letter and resume to careers@vetscentral.com.au
https://kingsroadvetsurgery.com.au/
Scarborough Veterinary Surgery, Redcliffe QLD (posted 6th March)
Full time Veterinary Nurse
Scarborough Veterinary Surgery is located in Redcliffe, Moreton Bay Regional Council area of Queensland, approximately a 40min easy drive north from Brisbane. With Scarborough Veterinary Surgery, you’ll not only have a rewarding veterinary career, but a healthy work/life balance to enjoy the area's laid-back charm in your downtime.
We are a small animal practice, underpinned by a tight team who takes immense pride in the services we deliver. A team that really believes we are making a difference and have been doing so for over 30 years.
We are looking for a positive veterinary nurse looking for an opportunity to expand your skills and join our team.
Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
- Providing support to our veterinarians in all aspects of vet nursing
- Provision of high standard patient and customer care
- Maintaining the overall hygiene of the practice, including surgical areas and equipment
- Performing minor procedures when required
- Assisting with reception and administration tasks as required
To be successful for this role, you will have:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing preferred or at least one year of experience
- Excellent animal handling skills
- An extensive knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing procedures
- High patient care standards with good attention to detail.
- Ability to work well in a team and genuinely support the team
- Initiative and good time management skills.
- Knowledge of Ezyvet is ideal but not essential
Some of our perks include:
- Work/life balance - A sensible roster with scheduled time for lunch breaks and leave on time
- An environment conducive to practising high-quality medicine and surgery
- A strong commitment to mental health
- A beautiful location with bay views on your drive to work and the shores of Moreton Bay at the end of the street and excellent lifestyle options in the local area
- Flare HR Perks & discounts on everyday expenses including groceries, electronics, entertainment, fuel, restaurants, fashion brands and more
- Access to a wide support network with like-minded professionals
- A dynamic and supportive team environment
If you feel you meet the above criteria, we would love to consider you to be a part of our wonderful team.
Please apply now to register your interest or for further information, email: careers@vetscentral.com.au
Animal Welfare League Qld Brisbane Vet Clinic, Daisy Hill, City of Logan (posted 3rd March)
Veterinary Nurse (Experienced)
Job No: AWLQ59 Location: Daisy Hill
Join us and make a difference!
At AWLQ, we’re committed to creating a brighter future for animals in need and keeping pets and people together by providing lifesaving support and resources to people in need with companion animals.
About the role
At Animal Welfare League Queensland (AWLQ) w are looking for a part-time Vet Nurse to become part of our highly skilled team of veterinarian professionals passionate about animal welfare. Our Brisbane Community Veterinary Clinic provides a unique opportunity to work in a busy clinic with a unique caseload, with a high number of emergency & advanced surgeries. Our nurses are very hands-on and assist with IV catheters, collecting blood samples, placing urinary catheters, scrubbing in & assisting in surgery as well as communicating treatment plans to owners. In this role, you will wake up every day knowing you are helping keep pets and people together!
Key Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians with routine examination and surgical procedures
- Preparing surgery schedules, implement surgery preparations as instructed
- Providing veterinary nursing care and grief support to clients
- Apply radiographic routines and implement procedures
- Performing and recording pathology procedures, assist with post mortem and euthanasia
- Monitoring patient anaesthesia
- Performing post-operative procedures
- Nursing hospitalised animals, monitor clinical signs, communicate with owners
- Sterilisation of instruments according to practice sterilisation procedures
- Prepare medications as required
- Provide animal care, food and water as required
- Meet animal health regulatory and legislative requirements
- Maintain clinic hygiene in accordance with policies & procedures & WHS requirements
- Knowledge, understanding and empathy for community animal health and welfare issues
What are the minimum requirements for this position?
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or recognised equivalent
- Authorised Implanter Number (AIN)
- Minimum of 1+ years' vet nursing experience
- Excellent animal handling skills, experience with anxious animals in the clinic environment
- Experience in a busy, fast-paced work environment
- Good computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite
- Previous experience in a shelter/rescue environment will be highly regarded
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
- Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- Ability to manage your own time effectively and respectful of the time of others
- Completes tasks thoroughly with strong attention to detail within deadlines
- Versatility, flexibility and positivity
Who are we?
Founded in 1959, AWLQ has become a trusted leader in animal welfare. We provide a safe haven and second chance for close to 10,000 stray and homeless animals every year. To each one of these animals we welcome through our doors, a promise is made – to never euthanise a healthy, sociable, or treatable animal in our care. We work tirelessly every day to maintain this promise.
In addition to our shelter work, we are committed to keeping pets and people together by providing lifesaving support and resources to people in need with companion animals. We are known for our grassroots and innovative community-based animal welfare work including our community vet clinics, Getting to Zero, Golden Hearts Seniors’ Support Program and the National Desexing Network.
Why should you join us?
At AWLQ we offer competitive pay and benefits, including access to an independent Employee Assistance Program, retail discounts, vet discounts. Most importantly, every day you’ll play an instrumental role in our lifesaving work.
Our mission is to unleash the potential in every team, and we know that teams perform best when they have passion. We are committed to building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do meaningful work and is recognised for their efforts.
Equity
Diversity and inclusion are the principles guiding how we build our teams, cultivate our leaders and build a culture of belonging where differences are valued.
About Us
AWLQ is one of Queensland’s most dynamic and best-loved charities. Our organisation is the leader in the zero euthanasia movement nationally and is considered a national leader in animal welfare. AWLQ locally provides a safe haven for close to 10,000 stray and homeless animals each year, while also assisting other communities in saving homeless animals.
In addition to our shelter work, we are committed to keeping pets and people together by providing lifesaving support and resources to people in need with companion animals. We are known for our grassroots and innovative community-based animal welfare work including our community vet clinics, Getting to Zero, Golden Hearts Seniors’ Support Program and the National Desexing Network.
To apply, click here.
The Cat Clinic Group, Red Hill, Brisbane (posted 3rd March)
Veterinary Nurse - Full Time
The Cat Clinic has a vacancy for a Full-time Cert4/Veterinary Tech qualified, or near qualified, nurse with exceptional nursing and customer service skills to work at The Cat Clinic, 152 Musgrave Road Red Hill.
The Clinic operates as a general practice for cats only. This opportunity requires commitment, dedication and enthusiasm. Excellent communication skills and a genuine love of cats are considered essential.
Initial remuneration and conditions would be in accordance with the Animal Care and Veterinary Services award and commensurate with experience.
Please apply by email to: admin@thecatclinic.com.au
Victoria Point Vet Hospital, Redland City (posted 2nd March)
Experienced veterinary nurse, Victoria Point Vet Hospital, Brisbane.
Victoria Point Veterinary Hospital is a rapidly expanding, non-corporate small animal practice situated in Brisbane’s Redlands Coast. We are seeking a veterinary nurse of at least 2 years experience for a full time position.
Our opening hours are lifestyle friendly: 7.30am-6pm week days and Saturday mornings only, no Sundays, public holidays or OOH. We value lunch breaks (in our upstairs lunch room which is always well stocked with Nespresso machine and chocolate biscuits) and getting out on time in the evenings. You will have a four-day working week with a regular RDO, and a share of Saturday mornings.
We have large purpose-built premises in a busy centre. Our clients are loyal and committed and we really value our client relationships. Our nurses form a vital part of our client interaction and communication, and you will need to be comfortable getting to know our clients and becoming “one of the family”.
We aim to do everything to the best standard possible in general practice. We have all the usual toys: digital X-ray, im3 dental gear and dental X-ray, ultrasound, full Idexx lab, orthopaedic gear, extensive monitoring gear including capnography. We do lots of medical work ups and soft tissue surgery in house, as well as orthopaedics (including TPLOs) and you will be involved in a wide range of medical and surgical cases. You will need to be confident in patient and anaesthetic monitoring for non-routine surgical procedures.
Duties will be a mix of reception and hospital/surgical nursing. You will be working with a team of highly experienced senior nurses but will also have some responsibility for supervising junior nurses. Our vet team consists of six vets of 2-30 years experience. Our team is friendly, fun and social. We encourage our nursing team’s continuing education and development. Our family owned practice is family friendly and supports a fantastic work-life balance
Redlands Coast is a well-established and still growing area on Brisbane’s Southern Bayside, 45 minutes to Brisbane city, 1 hour to the Gold Coast and 90 minutes to the Sunshine Coast. Close to most things with great housing options and schools and close to the water.
Call Kath Bennett on 0412 965545, email dr.rossbennett@gmail.com for further information
See our website: https://vpvh.com.au/
Animal Emergency Centre, Varsity Lakes, Gold Coast (posted 1st March) ECC Nurse
Emergency and Critical Care Nurse
Varsity Lakes, Gold Coast QLD
AEC Gold Coast is a purpose-built, first-class facility with the latest, up to date equipment located in Varsity Lakes. We have an outstanding team of Vets and Nurses who are knowledgeable, approachable and highly supportive. We practice an exceptionally high standard of care for all our patients.
We are currently seeking a full-time Emergency and Critical Care Nurse to join our professional and motivated team.
About Your New Role
- The opportunity to expand your clinical skills in a supportive, exciting and dynamic environment
- A challenging and rewarding position – feel good about what you do
- On-going career support – regular performance reviews and mentorship
- Support both professionally and personally with proactive interaction with colleagues and the support team
- Rotation through surgical, reception and hospital roles - critical care nursing including mechanical ventilation cases
- Diagnostic imaging, including digital x-ray, ultrasound and endoscopy
- Support through continued education courses
- Competitive remuneration with penalties for evening and overnight shifts
About You
- Cert IV Qualifications as a Veterinary Nurse (or equivalent)
- At least 2 years of experience within general practice or emergency nursing
- A keen interest in emergency and critical care
- Exceptional organisation and communication skills
- Flexible, adaptable and a positive, friendly ‘can do’ attitude
You will be required to work various rotational shifts on the AEC roster which may include some evenings, overnights, weekends and public holidays (we ensure these shifts are shared equally across our whole team).
If you would like to become part of the team here at AEC Gold Coast, please apply now using the link: https://smrtr.io/ddDqB
VetCall Ashmore, Gold Coast (posted 1st March) Head Vet Nurse
Vetcall Ashmore has an exceptional opportunity for a Head Veterinary Nurse to join our Gold Coast team!
A rare position has become available at this well-established practice for an experienced vet nurse looking for their next career step.
- Join our Gold Coast community of practice managers, veterinarians and nurses
- Enjoy our network of people who thrive on development, wellbeing, growth and opportunity
- Become a dynamic leader of customer experience, nursing excellence and gold standard care
Vetcall Ashmore
The Vetcall group was established in 1976 and has become an icon of veterinary care on the Gold Coast. We have a sparkling new team of experienced and dedicated professionals who focus on wellbeing and teamwork.
About The Role
The ideal candidate will thrive on managing a busy clinical setting which involves:
- Working closely with the Practice Manager and Lead Vet to create a high performing team.
- Coordinating the people, operations and services of the clinic.
- Leading on all clinical nursing day of operational matters and standards of care.
- Leading on nurse mentoring and development by utilising your knowledge, our
- Veterinary Training Centre and Super Nurse program.
- Being highly engaged in customer experience, clinic initiatives and projects, client loyalty activities, social media, complaint resolution and compliments.
- Participating in work health and safety compliance, facilities and maintenance, assets and equipment as well as cleaning and presentation standards.
- Participating in upholding the clinics industry standards and innovation, clinical governance and strategic direction and decisions of the clinic.
About You
- Cert IV Veterinary Nurse with at least 3 years’ experience
- Previous team leadership experience is desirable but not essential
- Be committed to high standards of service excellence and clinical care
- Experience with practice management systems or appointment book management skills and are computer confident
- Have strong problem solving, decision making and organisational skills
- Commitment to workplace culture and wellbeing
- A genuine, warm and supportive style that enjoys caring for people who care for animals
About Us
This is a dynamic, vibrant and fun work environment offering plenty of scope for an enthusiastic and compassionate nursing leader.
Submit your application to us today - VetPartners Careers - Head Veterinary Nurse (jobvite.com) or reach out to: leanne.clement@vet.partners for more information!
James Street Vet, Beenleigh QLD (posted 1st May) Head Vet Nurse
James Street Vet has an exceptional opportunity for a Head Veterinary Nurse to join our busy small animal hospital.
A rare position has become available at this well-established practice for an experienced vet nurse looking for their next career step.
- Join our community of practice managers, veterinarians and nurses
- Enjoy our network of people who thrive on development, wellbeing, growth and opportunity
- Become a dynamic leader of customer experience, nursing excellence and gold standard care
James Street Vet
The hospital has become an icon of veterinary care, with a wonderful team of experienced and dedicated professionals who focus on wellbeing and teamwork. The clinic offers a range of services including reproduction and supported by a modern work environment and equipment.
About The Role
The ideal candidate will thrive on managing a busy clinical setting which involves:
- Working closely with the Practice Manager and Lead Vet to create a high performing team.
- Coordinating the people, operations and services of the clinic.
- Leading on all clinical nursing day of operational matters and standards of care.
- Leading on nurse mentoring and development by utilising your knowledge, our Veterinary Training Centre and Super Nurse program.
- Being highly engaged in customer experience, clinic initiatives and projects, client loyalty activities, social media, complaint resolution and compliments.
- Participating in work health and safety compliance, facilities and maintenance, assets and equipment as well as cleaning and presentation standards.
- Participating in upholding the clinics industry standards and innovation, clinical governance and strategic direction and decisions of the clinic.
About You
- Cert IV Veterinary Nurse with at least 3 years’ experience
- Previous team leadership experience is desirable but not essential
- Be committed to high standards of service excellence and clinical care
- Experience with practice management systems or appointment book management skills and are computer confident
- Have strong problem solving, decision making and organisational skills
Commitment to workplace culture and wellbeing - A genuine, warm and supportive style that enjoys caring for people who care for animals
About Us
This is a dynamic, vibrant and fun work environment offering plenty of scope for an enthusiastic and compassionate nursing leader. Submit your application through to us today on jude.clague@vetpartners.com.au
Queensland Veterinary Specialists, North Lakes QLD (posted 28th February) Surgery Nurse
Full Time Surgery Nurse – North Lakes
We are seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic, hard-working Veterinary Nurse to join our ever-expanding team to work at our North Lakes hospital.
Queensland Veterinary Specialists is a referral hospital established in 1984 at West Chermside on the North Side of Brisbane. We opened a purpose-built hospital at North Lakes in August 2016. The hospital accepts referrals in all aspects of surgery, internal medicine, oncology, dentistry, dermatology, and reproduction. We are looking for an experienced nurse with a high level of technical skills to join our Surgery team.
What the position offers
- Monday to Friday rotating through varied shifts, future on call duties (1 in 12 weekends, 1 in 12 weeknights)
- Healthy work life balance with access to our HR department and employee assistance programmes
- A fascinating and varied role within a supportive and highly skilled team where nurses are highly valued.
- You will have the opportunity to work alongside our specialists participating in roles such as CT, MRI, radiography, fluoroscopy, laparoscopy, cardiac/orthopaedic procedures, anaesthetics, and more.
- Ongoing career development with access to continued education through regular internal and external tutorials and training
- Weekly team meetings, monitored training and performance reviews
- Working alongside reproductive team
- Working in an energetic and passionate environment
About you:
The successful candidates will have:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or Bachelor of Veterinary Technology.
- A minimum of 1 years’ work experience post qualifications of Veterinary Nursing
- A passion for providing excellent patient care, a desire to work as part of a team, and a drive for continuing education.
- Extensive knowledge and experience in practical application of veterinary nursing procedures
- Confidence in monitoring anaesthesia
- A friendly, easy-going nature and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, flexible with work hours
- Demonstrated ability to consistently provide a high quality of patient care even in busy conditions
- We would be looking for someone who is available for immediate start.
Desirable criteria (not mandatory):
- Diploma in other Veterinary Nursing diplomas/certificates
- Experience in an emergency or specialist hospital
- Knowledge of Cornerstone and Idexx blood machines
- Knowledge of smart flow
Pay will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. If this role sounds right for you and you would like to become part of the QVS team/family, please email your application, including a cover letter and resume to: bonika.belshaw@qldvetspecialists.com.au
Visit: www.qldvetspecialists.com.au
Rockhampton Veterinary Clinic, Frenchville, North-East Rockhampton (posted 27th February)
Veterinary Nurse Required
Small Animal - Rockhampton Veterinary Clinic - Rockhampton QLD
We are looking for an amazing Vet Nurse to join our wonderful team of vets and nurses. We are a very supportive and nurturing clinic. Are you looking for a change of scenery? Rockhampton is the Beef Capital and we are located only 30 minutes from amazing beaches and National Parks. Rockhampton Vet Clinic is a part of the Vetpartners group and nurture an environment of uncompromising standards of care and support.
We are looking for the following qualities in an employee:
- experience in anaesthetic monitoring and surgical nursing
- a sound knowledge and understanding of high standards of care
- an ability to work collaboratively with all team members and build a rapport with clients
- exceptional organisation and communication skills
- knowledge of over the counter products
Vetpartners offers excellent opportunities for further learning and an extremely supportive environment for your personal growth.
Why work for us?
- Competitive hourly rates
- Unlimited free online training and practical workshops through our internal learning academy
- Access to mental health and wellbeing support including counselling, wellbeing coaching, financial coaching, dietary coaching, and legal consultation
- Exclusive employee discounts on a range of products and services
- We take care of your pets too with exclusive deals on Royal Canin, and Hills.
If you wish to apply for the position or would like more information please contact Trisha Myers - Practice Manager on 49284266 or email t.myers@rockyvet.com.au
Maleny Veterinary Services, Sunshine Coast Region (posted 27th February)
VETERINARY NURSE POSITION - SUNSHINE COAST QLD
Maleny Veterinary Services is a privately owned mixed practice located in the hinterland of the Sunshine Coast. We are blessed with gorgeous countryside, lovely clients and great proximity to Brisbane and the beaches of the Sunshine Coast.
We are a close-knit crew 20 staff members, including eight vets, seven super-nurses and an awesome support crew. Our practice philosophy is one of providing outstanding, old-fashioned service coupled with the pursuit of excellence in what we do. We look after each other, knowing that without a strong team, we can't do our job well.
We've got Vision PMS, the usual myriad of "machines that go 'ping'" and are always looking to learn new stuff and master new skills. We are proud to support our clients and community with our seven-day trade and doing our own after-hours.
Our nurses' days are filled with a diverse variety of duties including assisting vets on farm and home visits, nurse consults, surgical and hospital nursing, and some reception duties.
We are offering one experienced super-nurse position, with a working week of between 20 and 38 hours (with any overtime paid in addition). Rostered weekdays can be negotiated. You will be required to participate in our weekend roster (plus "on-call" during that weekend) about every 4 to 5 weeks.
Salary is commensurate with experience.
If you share our philosophy and dedication to animal care, have great communication and organisation skills AND a ridiculous sense of humour, we look forward to hearing from you. Please send your resume to info@malenyvet.com.au
Brisbane Bird & Exotics Veterinary Service, South Brisbane (posted 27th February)
AVIAN & EXOTICS Veterinary Nurse – South Brisbane (Greenslopes)
Brisbane Bird and Exotics Veterinary Services (BBEVS)
An exciting full-time opportunity has become available for a caring, professional, and patient focused exotics nurse. This is a clinical nursing position, with no reception work required.
At BBEVS, we love our team, our clinic, our patients, and our enviable culture. Do you love yours?
You will be joining a vibrant, friendly team who are all excellent at what they do. We have created a fun, exciting, supportive work environment where you will be free to grow and fulfil your potential. We are a family-owned practice with values of loyalty, trust and appreciation for a job well done.
What we can offer you:
- Above award wage and tiered pay scale (giving you room to grow not only your skillsets, but also your earning potential)
- CPD allowance each year
- Radiology license paid for each year
- Monthly hands-on skillset training sessions (we have a strong focus on upskilling our nurses, empowering our team to utilise their amazing skillsets)
- NO WEEKEND WORK (we have a dedicated weekend nurse team)
- 4-day working week
- Annual flu vaccine paid for
- A cool nickname
How we are different:
- Whole Team Communication – We have weekly team meetings where we troubleshoot concerns and collaborate solutions. Each team member has an equal voice and their views are important to all.
- Specific Team Communication – We have fortnightly clinical team meetings (as does our reception team). Same page approach, prioritising ways to streamline and improve processes for all.
- Actual training for our nurses – We have a monthly training focus, each month. February was venepuncture, March is catheterisation. Our training sessions are led by one of exceptionally experienced senior nurses, and supported by our senior veterinarians.
- Dedicated reception team – Enabling our nurses to focus on their nursing.
- Focus on health and environment – Annual flu vaccine covered by clinic. We also have a ‘green team’ to ensure we are recycling as much as we can.
- Rounds twice a day!
- Social events throughout the year (we actually really do like each other).
What you can offer us:
- A certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent qualification.
- Experience in exotics nursing (anaesthesia and recovery, care for hospitalised cases).
- Empathy, compassion, and a heart that matches our own.
- A warm and friendly personality, with fantastic communication skills.
- The ability to work as part of a collaborative team.
- An eye for detail, with an organised approach to work (boasting your excellent time management skills).
We have built a reputation over a long period of time of providing exceptional service to our clients and as such our new team member would be expected to align with our high level of service, empathy, and compassion.
If this sounds like the ideal opportunity for you, please send a covering letter explaining why you feel you would be an asset to our team, as well as your resume (with the contact details of three referees) to our Operations Manager louise.stewart@bbevs.com.au
Check out our FB and website below for more intel on us 😊
Veterinary Specialist Services Carrara, Gold Coast (posted 24th February)
Specialist Veterinary Nurse - Full Time (4 days)
The role:
In this role you will provide specialised high quality nursing care for critical patients, working alongside a team of veterinary specialists to ensure gold standard patient care is achieved at all times. This will be a rotating position between our internal medicine and surgical departments.
Who we are:
- Veterinary Specialist Services is a small animal referral hospital delivering high quality patient care for over 20 years.
- We have a strong focus of providing gold standard treatment for pets in the fields of internal medicine, cardiology, dermatology, ophthalmology, surgery, oncology, critical care, dentistry, nursing, and support services.
- We employ a team of fun and focussed individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- We are involved in the industry with wide participation in professional groups, universities, continuing education courses.
- We facilitate our own Annual Conference.
What we offer:
- Very competitive rates of pay.
- Four-day work week.
- One free ticket to our Annual Conference (March each year).
- Access to in-house professional development and mentoring opportunities.
- A values-based team culture.
- An opportunity to work alongside team members who are internationally recognised for their skills and experience and with others who are highly skilled and experienced in their profession.
Who you are:
- A nurse with a Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing or a Veterinary Technologist degree with a keen interest in critical care, surgery and anaesthesia.
- A team player with a strong work ethic willing to support your fellow colleagues.
- Skilled in problem solving and decision making.
- A multi-tasker who can navigate within a busy, multidisciplinary workplace.
- An organised nurse with high attention to detail.
Interested?
Please submit your CV and a cover letter to us at: HR@vss.net.au
If this role is not for you, please review our other vacancies at: https://www.vss.net.au/
MyOwnVet, Moorooka, South Brisbane (posted 24th February)
FULL TIME Experienced Veterinary Nurses required.
MOOROOKA, SOUTH BRISBANE - SMALL ANIMAL
WE WOULD LOVE TO WORK WITH YOU...
The MyOwnVet Veterinary Hospital team is continuing to grow, and we are looking for full time experienced Veterinary Nurses to join our ever-growing team.
MyOwnVet is one of the last remaining privately-owned Veterinary Hospitals in South Brisbane, which means that we can stop, breath and close the doors for Rep/Staff training lunches...
Having been founded on providing first class veterinary and nursing care with continued outstanding client service throughout the years, we love what we do here. Helping each other out during those busy times, you would be greatly supported and warmly welcomed.
Major exciting news for us is that we are now moving to a new bigger purpose-built building during this year.
You will have the opportunity to use and be a part of helping our Vets with the newest state of the art equipment; latest in-house IDEXX laboratory, our new ultrasound, endoscopy, dental and digital x-rays, IM3 dental machines and orthopaedic surgeries.
Being a very close-knit work family of 6 experienced vets and 8 dedicated nurses, who all like to have fun helping each other out during those busy times, you would be supported and warmly welcomed.
MyOwnVet continues to go above and beyond for our clients and patients, this philosophy has been maintained and we continued to improve our high standards of helping pet parents and their wonderful pets daily.
Whilst working with My Own Vet you will always have an amazing, experience, and have access to a talented group of Vets and nurses working with you supporting you always working smarter not harder daily.
You will find Moorooka is located just minutes from Brisbane CBD and is a fantastic community orientated suburb that has that small-town caring feel to it.
So, if this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you so please send your resume and cover letter through to Kim, Practice Manager: kim@myownvet.com.au
For more information, check out our: Facebook page
Animal Welfare League Qld Bracken Ridge (Warra) Rehoming Centre, North Brisbane (posted 23rd February)
Veterinary Nurse - Part Time
Job No: AWLQ64 Location: Bracken Ridge
Join us and make a difference!
At AWLQ, we’re committed to creating a brighter future for animals in need and keeping pets and people together by providing lifesaving support and resources to people in need with companion animals.
About the role
Animal Welfare League Queensland (AWLQ) is currently looking for a part time Veterinary Nurse to join our Warra Animal Rehoming Centre located in Bracken Ridge !
You will be joining a small team who work hard but always have time for a laugh. There aren’t many quiet days due to the high number of animals needing AWLQ’s help, but on the flip side there’s no weekend work and very little after-hours.
The whole Rehoming Centre works as a team and you will work one-on-one with your vet to facilitate the efficient flow of animals through the clinic so they can go on to find their furever homes. Your “clients” are the amazing foster carers who take our animals into their homes to provide treatment and a loving home environment while they recover from illness or wait for surgery.
You will liaise with multiple staff, departments and foster carers on a daily basis so strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to multi-task are a must. You will have excellent time management and will complete your tasks with a strong attention to detail. You will be a team player and able to be flexible to the changing needs each work day presents.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians with incoming animal health assessments
- Assist veterinarians with foster carer consultations & provision of treatments
- Prepare medications, communicate treatment plans to foster carers and shelter staff
- Assist in managing the clinic appointment calendar and surgery schedules
- Document all relevant health, treatment and behaviour information
- Perform and record pathology procedures
- Prepare Animals for Surgery
- Monitor anaesthetic and recovery of animals
- Assist with basic daily animal care & cleaning processes
- Maintain clinic hygiene in accordance with policies & procedures & WHS requirements
- Knowledge, understanding and empathy for community animal health and welfare issues
What are the minimum requirements for this position?
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or recognised equivalent
- Ideally 3+ years' vet nursing experience
- Excellent animal handling skills, experience with anxious animals in the clinic environment
- Experience in a busy, fast-paced work environment
- Good computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite
- Previous experience in a shelter/rescue environment will be highly regarded
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
- Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- Ability to manage your own time effectively and respectful of the time of others
- Completes tasks thoroughly with strong attention to detail within deadlines
- Versatility, flexibility and positivity
Who are we?
Founded in 1959, AWLQ has become a trusted leader in animal welfare. We provide a safe haven and second chance for close to 10,000 stray and homeless animals every year. To each one of these animals we welcome through our doors, a promise is made – to never euthanise a healthy, sociable, or treatable animal in our care. We work tirelessly every day to maintain this promise.
In addition to our shelter work, we are committed to keeping pets and people together by providing lifesaving support and resources to people in need with companion animals. We are known for our grassroots and innovative community-based animal welfare work including our community vet clinics, Getting to Zero, Golden Hearts Seniors’ Support Program and the National Desexing Network.
Why should you join us?
At AWLQ we offer competitive pay and benefits, including access to an independent Employee Assistance Program, retail discounts, vet discounts. Most importantly, every day you’ll play an instrumental role in our lifesaving work.
Our mission is to unleash the potential in every team, and we know that teams perform best when they have passion. We are committed to building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do meaningful work and is recognised for their efforts.
Equity
Diversity and inclusion are the principles guiding how we build our teams, cultivate our leaders and build a culture of belonging where differences are valued.
To Apply:
Parkinson Vet Surgery, Calamvale, Southern Brisbane (posted 23rd February) Reception Nurse
Receptionist wanted!
Would you love to be a part of a dynamic, friendly and professional team?
Parkinson Veterinary Surgery is a small but busy, privately-owned, family practice located on Brisbane’s southside. As our business expands, we see a need for a dedicated receptionist to join our team.
The position
The successful candidate will be primarily in reception, with the ability to step into a clinical nursing role if required. Reception duties will include managing client communication, stock control, answering client enquiries via phone/email/in person, booking appointments/surgeries, triaging, discharging patients and maintaining a presentable reception area. When required, clinical nursing duties will include restraining animals, administering medication, running diagnostic tests and monitoring anaesthesia.
About you
- Reception experience is crucial with impeccable customer service.
- Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing or equivalent – 5 years minimum experience.
- Full time (part time considered)- Between the hours of 8am-6pm, including a rotating Saturday (9am-1pm).
- Interest in professional growth with ongoing training and continued education provided.
- Attention to detail and efficiency in performing tasks to a high standard.
- Effective time management and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload.
- High levels of positive energy, motivation, and passion.
- Ability to work under pressure and be solution-focused.
If this is you, please send your resume to Dr Reza at Reza@parkinsonvet.com.au to discuss further. We look forward to chatting to you!
Greencross Vets Mount Gravatt, Southern Brisbane (posted 21st February)
The Mount Gravatt team are seeking a Vet Nurse to join on a Casual or Part-time basis!
We are looking for a qualified veterinary nurse to start as soon as possible - the position is currently available part time or casual, but may lead to full time hours.
Located within one of our Petbarn retail stores and so close by to the Woolloongabba Animal Emergency Centre allows for a steady stream of cross-referrals and helps achieve a truly positive experience for all our clients and their pets - and with the Animal Emergency Centre covering the night care of our patients, there are no afterhours required for this role!
What you’ll be doing each day
- Undertaking general nursing tasks, including pre and post-operative care, animal pathology and emergency and critical care
- Performing minor procedures when required
- Maintaining the overall hygiene of the practice, including surgical areas and equipment
- Handling client enquiries professionally in person, by email and over the phone
What you’ll bring
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent
- An extensive knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing procedures
- Applicants must be confident with surgery
- Strong communication skills
- Flexible and adaptable within a team environment
- Experience with Rx works (preferred but not essential)
Most importantly, we are seeking a motivated nurse who is interested in furthering their knowledge both as an individual and as part of a team.
With fantastic career development available with ongoing opportunities to build on your skills, we want to provide you with an environment of support within a team all working towards the same goal of providing the very best care to our patients.
Click Here and Apply Today!
Greencross Vets Townsville, North-East Qld (posted 20th February)
We have a rare opportunity available for a Vet Nurse to join our Townsville team on a Full-time or Part-time Basis!
We have five clinics in the Townsville region looking full-time or part-time nurses to work in the team and clinic that is best for them/closest to home. The Greencross Townsville group have a loyal, longstanding client base that are like family to us. These are supportive, knowledgeable, caring teams - we have lots of hours and lots of support to offer you in big friendly teams who all enjoy a good laugh!
Your wellbeing is a top priority, we value work life balance with a flexible working roster, access to mental health resources through Lifeworks, Leave entitlements and endless opportunities for continuing education. Enjoy your career life balance and 320 days of sunshine each year in tropical north Queensland!
About your new role:
- Undertaking general nursing tasks, including pre and post-operative care, animal pathology and emergency and critical care
- Performing minor procedures when required
- Maintaining the overall hygiene of the practice, including surgical areas and equipment
- Handling client enquiries professionally in person, by email and over the phone
- Administration duties when required
About you:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and 2+ years of clinical experience
- An extensive knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing procedures
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Confidence in monitoring anaesthesia
- A calm, friendly, team player attitude
- Experience using RxWorks will be highly regarded
Apply Today! Click Here
Greencross Vets Kenmore, South-West Brisbane (posted 15th February)
Greencross Kenmore is a busy clinic, with a team of 5 vets and 8 nurses, we are located just a short 10 km from Brisbane CBD with access to the Centenary highway and connecting public transport. We are a well-equipped practice with digital x-rays, IM3 dental machine, ultrasound, separate cat and dog ward and more!
We are looking for an Experienced Vet Nurse or Vet Tech to join us in providing the positive experience and gold standard of care we are known for. This is a great opportunity to expand your skills with endless opportunities for professional development!
About your New Job:
- Part Time role, leading to Full Time
- No After Hours, with some Saturday shifts
- Undertaking general nursing tasks, including pre and post-operative care, animal pathology and emergency and critical care
- Performing minor procedures when required
- Maintaining the overall hygiene of the practice, including surgical areas and equipment
The skills & experience you will bring:
- 2+ years of experience as a Veterinary Nurse
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent
- An extensive knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing procedures
- A high level of standards and care for our patients and nursing
- A calm and friendly presence
- An amazing ‘can do’, team player attitude
- Experience with RXworks advantageous
Apply now! Click Here and join the Greencross Kenmore team!
Greencross Vets, Brisbane East QLD (posted 14th February) Regional Head Nurse / Vet Nurse
Regional Head Nurse - Brisbane East
Are you looking to step up into a managerial position? We’re after a Vet Nurse who is passionate about training and mentorship – you’ll be a strong patient advocate and able to maintain high levels of care, identify training gaps in clinics and then roll out the solutions!
About the Role
Reporting to the Regional Clinical Director and in consultation with the Area Managers, you will be responsible for assisting with the implementation of strategic planning as it relates to clinical training, education, clinical performance, and specific recruitment for our dedicated nursing teams across the Brisbane East GP network. This role will provide the ability to coach and mentor at a peer group level, resulting in a lift in standards, patient care, capability and in turn client satisfaction and business performance.
- This role offers part-time hours for an initial 6-month contract with the potential for a permanent position thereafter
- This role can be combined with a clinical nursing position to enable full-time hours
Your role and responsibilities will include but are not limited to
- Work with clinics and individual nurses to provide clinical training
- Addressing clinical standards of care and assisting the clinic wherever possible in increasing nurse capability and improving the nature and quality of client & patient interactions
- Provide regional mentorship to nurses needing assistance with clinical standards
- Positively influence clinical outcomes aligned with strategic initiatives relating to nurse clinical care
- In collaboration with the Area Manager & Regional Clinical Director, constructing a training action plan where skills gaps have been identified in clinic teams
- Prepare and deliver training at Team Leader Meetings and Nurse training seminars
- Oversee student placements and internships for the region
- Assist Regional Clinical Director & Area Manager to identify relevant training and leverage L&D team to develop content
- Assisting in interviewing, and induction of Head Nurse positions and providing assistance with other recruitment opportunities
- Collaborate with industry stakeholders to create opportunities and strengthen pipeline
- Collaborate with Area Manager & Regional Clinical Director to improve retention of Clinical nursing team members
- Assist the Regional Clinical Director and operations team with upholding and adherence to the Greencross Standard of Care through education, training and mentoring of individuals and wider teams
About Your Skills and Abilities
- Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing or above and current Radiation License
- High level knowledge and skill of professional veterinary nursing principles, practices, concepts and procedures
- Has worked in a companion animal setting for a minimum of 3 years
- Proven strong focus on continuing education and training
- Ability to provide training and education to improve the efficiency, effectiveness and productivity of the clinic teams
- Knowledge of relevant educational content and appropriate methods of delivery and the ability to develop and facilitate relevant and effective education for adult learners
- Knowledge of a variety of educational options such as academic education, experiential learning, consultation, teaching others, professional reading, distance learning, research and self-directed activities
- Excellent leadership and team building skills
- Strong interpersonal skills to inspire patience, flexibility, creativity and perseverance in others
- Good negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Ability in Microsoft Office including – Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Apply Here!
Companion Vet Care, North Lakes, Moreton Bay Region (posted 10th February)
For any nurse who has been doing this job for a while, no matter where you go the work is roughly the same, isn’t it? What separates one practice from another is the people, the culture and the leadership.
So, what makes Companion Vet Care different? It comes down to 1 fundamental concept: ATTITUDE (aka clinic culture).
Not the chip on shoulder kind, or the difficult to work with kind, or even the “I can do it all on my own” kind. So, what do I mean?
ATTITUDE of RESPECT – we are a team of professionals. We treat each other as such and we work collaboratively to achieve a common goal. Everyone has their role and their responsibilities and although those vary from one team member to the next, they all contribute to a one team approach.
ATTITUDE to COMMUNICATION – We constantly communicate. We plan, we assess and we adapt. We make sure that we are understood by colleagues and clients alike. We admit when we are wrong or need help. Feedback is important and encouraged. When we meet, we discuss what is happening in the clinic, what is working well and what could be done better. Everyone has a voice and an opportunity to speak.
ATTITUDE to LEADERSHIP – Leadership is providing the tools, structure and environment to thrive and do a good job. Giving individuals the autonomy to practice excellent veterinary medicine and look after the pets of our community and their owners. Leadership is about being connected with the group and recognizing the needs and wants of individuals, looking after their wellbeing, providing support and mentorship and being agile and adaptable to the changing needs of the team. Lets face it, we spend more time at work than with our loved ones, so it is very important to us that we foster an environment where everyone feels valued, comfortable and happy. It is a place where we see you as an individual, not just a number and have a vested interest in the wellbeing and happiness of each and every member of the team.
ATTITUDE to REWARD AND RECOGNITION – Everyone wants to be rewarded for their efforts. Remuneration is only one component, but it is, at the end of the day the primary reason we work. We remunerate according to skill, experience, attitude, and commitment. And we review this regularly to make sure we are showing our people how we value them. There is no secret there is a ceiling in this industry but we are constantly looking at ways to push past this. Outside of remuneration we show appreciation by recognizing the team or individual for a good job done. Lunches, cakes, and snacks are all small tokens to show we see you and the work you do. Continuing education is important to us and this includes our nurses. We are constantly looking for new ways to reward our team for the work and effort they put in.
Does this sound like a place you could practice your given profession in and be a part of a new and forward-thinking industry? Is it a role where you could imagine yourself sharing, learning, laughing, and contributing to animal care and welfare? If you do, we would like to talk to you. This position is very specifically for an individual who has been a nurse for at least 2 years and feels confident in their knowledge and skills and would like to work alongside a team who are both good at what they do and passionate about their work.
The role is nursing focused with only small aspects of customer service. It is a role where you get to put your knowledge, training, and experience into practice. You will be supported by senior nurses and play a part in the mentorship of our up-and-coming colleagues. The clinic sees a typical general practice caseload but has all the knowledge, skills and equipment to take on more complex medical and surgical cases. We allow our nurses to be very involved – placing IV’s, collecting bloods, dental scale and polishes, radiology as well as assisting vets in any capacity required.
If you would like to find out more please email me at admin@companionvetcare.com.au with a resume and cover letter and we can arrange to meet and show you what we are about.
See www.companionvetcare.com.au, and 
Charleville Veterinary Surgery, South-West (posted 10th February)
The Charleville Vet Surgery is a four vet (9 team support staff) mixed practice and we are looking for another qualified vet nurse to join our team of young, fun and passionate individuals. Our practice is rapidly expanding, and YOU could have the opportunity to be a part of our great team. We (Terri and Courtney) grew up around Charleville, and we have returned home to build a veterinary practice that serves the great people of the area, as well as help our staff reach their full potential.
We have four core values here at CVS – compassion, commitment, teamwork and making a difference. These values underpin everything that we do as a team and for our clients.
We want to provide the best possible service to the people and animals of western Queensland. We are in the unique position in offering a service to clients who otherwise wouldn’t have access to a vet for in some cases over 800km – which means we get to work up and treat cases that a lot of other vets wouldn’t have the opportunity to do!
About our town: Known as the “hub” of the South West, Charleville is a great little outback town offering a relaxed and authentic country lifestyle. We have access to a fantastic range of services and facilities including public and private schools, TAFE, well-equipped hospital, medical and dental services, a library, restaurants and shopping facilities to name just a few. There is no shortage of sporting clubs and facilities including a new gym, 18-hole golf course, swimming pool, touch football, rugby league, triathlon, netball, squash, tennis, shooting, cricket, dancing, pony club, polocrosse and campdrafting. There are also some great fishing, skiing and swimming spots close by as well. There are bus services and flights daily to Brisbane, making trips away easy and accessible. With a population of around 3500, we have a strong and vibrant community, making it a great place to live.
If you like the sound of rural and remote living and working, then why not consider joining our team in Charleville!
What we are looking for:
- A caring, confident individual with great communication skills
- A can do attitude and a willingness to ‘give it a go’
- A team player who will work to build the practice and relationships with clients
- Someone who is willing to put their best foot forward for their team and patients everyday
You could get to spend your day:
- Taking radiographs
- Consult room nursing
- Anaesthetic monitoring
- Dental procedures
- Caring for critical care and emergency hospital patients
We also offer our nurses the opportunity to work with the largies! You could be assisting vets with these procedures:
- Bull Semen testing
- Preg testing cattle
- Brucellosis testing rams
- Horse procedure
- Outreach clinic’s to different towns
If this sounds like a good opportunity and you would love to come work with us please contact us on:
(07) 4654 2605
Or send your CV and Cover Letter to:
admin@charlevillevetsurgery.com
For more information, see www.charlevillevetsurgery.com and
We can’t wait to hear from you!
Peninsula Veterinary Surgery, Redcliffe, Brisbane (posted 10th February)
Peninsula Vet Surgery is looking for an Experienced Veterinary Nurse to join their busy practice!
If you’re looking for a practice that genuinely cares about you, as much as they do the business, you have found us!
The resounding feedback from our team at recent team reviews on what management does well was “Prioritise Staff Wellbeing!”
PVS is a well-established clinic located on the beautiful Redcliffe Peninsula. We have been caring for the pets on the Peninsula since 1994.
We have a very experienced and dynamic team and practice gold standards of veterinary care. Our clients are well educated and dedicated to the health and preventative care of their pets.
We can offer you:
- Above award salary
- A 4-day working week however this is open to negotiation
- A workplace that genuinely cares for our staff and encourages their career and personal development
- NO WEEKEND WORK - YES YOU READ THAT RIGHT!!!!
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or Bachelor of Veterinary Technology,
- A minimum of 2 years clinical experience and the confidence to perform advanced veterinary nursing tasks
- Energy and a genuine passion for the profession
- Effective Time Management and Organisation skills
- A strong work ethic and practical approach
- A sense of humour, because well come on you can’t make most of this up!!!!
If you would like to join the Peninsula Vet team, please send your application and a cover letter to our Practice Manager Amanda Wallis via email to penvetmanager@gmail.com
Noosa District Animal Hospital, Noosaville, Sunshine Coast (posted 9th February)
Part-Time Qualified Veterinary Nurse
Stop scrolling! This is the job for you!
At Noosa District Animal Hospital we are looking for our next superstar Veterinary Nurse to join our expanding team.
Why is NDAH the place to be?
Do you want to get excited to come to work, form long lasting relationships with clients and patients, work with a super supportive and friendly team?
Noosa District Animal Hospital is a purpose-built small animal practice servicing Noosa and surrounds.
Our passion for animals is what drives our practice. Our team work together to build strong relationships with clients, offering the very best in terms of quality, convenience & animal care.
NDAH offers a HUGE fresh hospital with so much potential and room for growth. We encourage continued education and career development opportunities.
What we can offer you:
- Work/ life harmony
- Never rostered past 6.15pm, no after hours or on call, Flexible roster an attractive remuneration, commensurate with experience warm, caring and experienced team of nurses and vets
- A loyal clientele who LOVE their furry family members
- All the usual clinical equipment, digital x rays, ultrasound, Dental x rays
- Access to practical training programs through our purpose-built veterinary training facilities
- Opportunity for growth
About you:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or Bachelor of Veterinary Technology
- Commitment to continuing education and professional development
- A warm, friendly personality that can contribute to our Vet family
- Ability to work efficiently, independently and as part of the team
- Exceptional communication and client relationship building skills
How to apply:
Bring your enthusiasm, ideas, and knowledge to a workplace where the team and clients genuinely appreciate you and your efforts.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a new beginning with a company committed to supporting you in every step of your career. We want to hear about what matters most to you.
Please contact Brooke Goodwin on manager@noosaanimalhospital.com.au or (07) 5473 0004 for a confidential chat.
Greencross Vets Kessels Road, Macgregor, Southern Brisbane (posted 8th February)
Vet Nurse
Kessels Road QLD
An opportunity for Veterinary Nurses to join our Kessels team on a full time and part-time basis.
Over 1600 Veterinarians and Vet nurses across Australia have chosen a career with Greencross Vets. Our vets and vet nurses benefit from the resources that the largest veterinary group in Australia provides including an industry leading education program, business support for better work/life balance and career opportunities throughout the 170 plus veterinary related businesses in the Greencross Vets family.
We invite you to join Greencross Vets for a rewarding and fulfilling career.
Greencross Vets, a pioneer in the Veterinary landscape for over 10 years, are committed to raising the industry bar and we want you to be a part of our journey!
The clinic is well equipped and has a large team of experienced and supportive vets and nurses. This is a great opportunity for a nurse looking to utilise their skills and be a respected part of the team.
About your new role
- Delivering personalised and dedicated client care to all patients and owners
- Caring, handling and cleaning all animals
- Maintaining the overall hygiene of the practice, including surgical areas and equipment
- Undertaking general nursing tasks, including pre and post-operative care, animal pathology and emergency and critical care
- Performing minor procedures when required
- Reception duties including being the first point of contact for clients, handling client enquiries in person and over the phone, scheduling appointments, managing client accounts, admitting and discharging patients.
About your skills and your experience
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing essential
- 3+ years of experience
- Must be willing to work Saturday’s
- Excellent animal handling skills
- An extensive knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing procedures
- Good organisational, communication and customer service skills
- Flexible and adaptable within a team environment
- Knowledge of RX Works ideal but not essential
We offer
- A permanent full time or part-time role with variety
- An interesting role as well as a dynamic and supportive team environment
- Commitment to your career development through access to continued education, ongoing mentorship and regular performance reviews
- Access to a support network of like-minded professionals
- Above award remuneration and benefits package
If you would like to become part of the dynamic Greencross team, please email your application, including a cover letter and resume, outlining your suitability against the criteria above to Shawn Senior – Practice Manager shawn.senior@greencrossvet.com.au
The Natural Vets, Forest Glen (posted 8th February)
Have you been nursing for a number of years but are feeling disillusioned with standard veterinary care?
The Natural Vets have an exciting opportunity for an experienced veterinary nurse keen to work in the holistic space.
We are a leading integrative practice and pride ourselves on proactive medicine, exceptional standards of care and outstanding client experiences.
What we stand for:
- Tailored vaccination & titre testing schedules -Delayed desexing (have you seen the studies on the impact of early desexing?)
- Real wholefoods nutrition
- Low-stress vet clinic experiences (clients, pets and our team too!)
- Wellness education
- Proactive dental care & early intervention
What we stand against:
- Industry burn-out – we want you to enjoy yourself at work, be fulfilled, and not become another industry statistic
- Toxic work environments – everyone here is valued and respected for what they bring to the table
- Toxic clients – we do not tolerate abuse or unreasonable behaviour. Thankfully we rarely have to in our practice.
These qualities would make you a great team fit for the role:
- You work well in a team
- You genuinely love pets, and tolerate people well too
- You strive for low-stress vet experiences for your patients (and clients)
- You have exceptional customer service skills, and enjoy the customer service space
- You have excellent phone service and customer conversion skills
- You have experience in surgical nursing and dentistry
- You have an adventurous spirit and good sense of humour
- Conversations about financial targets and performance reviews excite you rather than frighten you
- You are excited about the possibility of working in a holistic veterinary practice.
What are we offering?
- Permanent part-time position for the right person
- No after-hours commitments
- Wage well above award
- Annual study allowance
- Amazing team members, some of the best in the business!
- Fully equipped small animal hospital that doesn’t smell like a typical hospital
- Idyllic location on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, Qld.
We encourage outside-the-box thinking, an ongoing commitment to professional and personal development, and lifestyle balance. If what you have read so far excites you, get in touch. Email: team@thenaturalvets.com.au or call Tristan on 07 5476 7674 to discuss this opportunity further.
“The purpose of life…. is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson.
Greencross Vets Hyde Park, Townsville (posted 8th January) Exotics Vet Nurse
Exotics Vet Nurse
Hyde Park QLD
An opportunity for an Exotics Veterinary Nurse to join our Hyde Park teams on a full-time or part-time basis.
Over 1600 Veterinarians and Vet nurses across Australia have chosen a career with Greencross Vets. Our vets and vet nurses benefit from the resources that the largest veterinary group in Australia provides including an industry leading education program, business support for better work/life balance and career opportunities throughout the 170 plus veterinary related businesses in the Greencross Vets family.
We invite you to join Greencross Vets for a rewarding and fulfilling career.
Greencross Vets, a pioneer in the Veterinary landscape for over 10 years, are committed to raising the industry bar and we want you to be a part of our journey!
The clinic is well equipped and has a large team of experienced and supportive vets and nurses. This is a great opportunity for a nurse looking to utilise their skills and be a respected part of the team.
About your new role
- Delivering personalised and dedicated client care to all patients and owners
- Caring, handling and cleaning all animals
- Maintaining the overall hygiene of the practice, including surgical areas and equipment
- Undertaking general nursing tasks, including pre and post-operative care, animal pathology and emergency and critical care
- Performing minor procedures when required
- Reception duties including being the first point of contact for clients, handling client enquiries in person and over the phone, scheduling appointments, managing client accounts, admitting and discharging patients.
About your skills and your experience
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
- 2+ years of experience with Exotics or a keen interest
- Excellent animal handling skills
- An extensive knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing procedures
- Good organisational, communication and customer service skills
- Flexible and adaptable within a team environment
- Knowledge of RX Works ideal but not essential
We offer
- A permanent full-time or part-time role with variety
- An interesting role as well as a dynamic and supportive team environment
- Commitment to your career development through access to continued education, ongoing mentorship and regular performance reviews
- Access to a support network of like-minded professionals
- Above award remuneration and benefits package
If you would like to become part of the dynamic Greencross team, please email your application, including a cover letter and resume, outlining your suitability against the criteria above to Matthew Griffith, Area Manager on Matthew.Griffith@greencrossvet.com.au
Cannon Hill Family Veterinary Surgery, South-East Brisbane (posted 8th February)
VET NURSE POSITION - SMALL ANIMAL VETERINARY PRACTICE - SOUTHEAST BRISBANE
We are looking for a vet nurse to join our small, busy animal clinic in Cannon Hill.
We are looking for casual / part time vet nurse. The ideal applicants will possess a certificate IV in veterinary nursing or equivalent and ideally have a minimum of 1 year experience working as a vet nurse.
Outstanding customer service, strong communication and great time management skills are essential. The position involves general nursing including medical and surgical, reception duties, general cleaning, stock ordering and exceptional care of clients and patients.
We are looking for one nurse to fill around 20 - 38 hours position per week and hours could be more.
We are willing to train the right applicant.
Our operating hours are Monday - Friday 8am - 6pm and Saturdays 8am - 12noon.
If you are motivated, passionate and ready to perform a high standard of patient care, please send your resume and cover letter to cannonhillfamilyvet@gmail.com.
Please indicate which position you are applying for in your cover letter and your availability.
Cannon Hill Family Vet Surgery
4/965 Wynnum Road
Cannon Hill, QLD, 4170
For more information, please see www.cannonhillfamilyvet.com.au and
Furkids Vet Surgery, Greenbank, City of Logan (posted 7th February)
Full-Time Veterinary Nurse – Surgical focus!
Furkids located in Greenbank a rural residential suburb southwest of Brisbane. This modern all-inclusive clinic offers cutting edge diagnostics, expertise, and professional service. Furkids is led by Dr Jo Beckett, who has 20 years’ experience and extensive knowledge in orthopaedics, soft tissue, reconstruction and reproduction. We have a high caseload of interesting patients, including Brachycephalic breeds, complex medical cases and reproduction.
The Position
We are looking for a full-time vet nurse to join our wonderful team! This opportunity is surgery focussed so it will suit an experienced vet nurse that has surgical experience or an interest in surgery, particularly on Brachycephalic breeds.
You will support our experienced vets in all facets of a small animal veterinary practice and assist with reception and administration tasks as required.
Our Ideal Candidate
- Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing desirable but not essential
- Experience in a busy clinic is a must. Surgical experience will be highly regarded but not mandatory
- Delivering outstanding client care and customer service to all clients and their pets
- Highly organised & be able to handle high volume, fast paced, reception environment
- Scheduling appointments and procedures for multiple veterinarians
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Preparing patients for surgery
- Administering medication
- Updating clients on their pet’s progress
- Comfortable to jump into a consult to assist
What is on offer:
- We have a remarkable team of passionate, dedicated vets & nurses who will always have your back and are ready to assist when needed
- Flexible working conditions
- Your mental Health & Wellbeing are a priority, and we understand that work life balance is vital. We are accredited in being recognised as a ‘Skilled Mental Health First Aid®’ workplace
- Wages in line with qualifications/experience
- An interesting role as well as a dynamic and supportive team environment
- Access to a support network of like-minded professionals
- We look after our team and value everyone’s professionalism, integrity, and love of animals.
For more info and to apply
Send cover letter and resume to careers@vetscentral.com.au
Website https://www.furkidsvets.com.au/
Sandstone Point Vet, Ningi, Moreton Bay Region (posted 7th February)
Veterinary Nurse - Part-Time
Sandstone Point Veterinary Surgeons is a small-animal clinic located near the idyllic coastal Bribie Island. Our business has been servicing the area for 15 years, and we have developed a long-term loyal clientele. We also offer a very popular mobile service to those in the local area. Our clinic is currently growing rapidly, and we are extending our premises and looking for additional staff. Our staff currently consists of 3 vets and 3 nurses.
Our clinic is outfitted with a digital x-ray suite (inc. dental x-ray), modern ultrasound, in-house pathology equipment, a multi-modal parameter monitor, plus more.
What we're offering:
- Above-award salary
- Good work/life balance.
- A negotiable roster to suit all staff as best as possible
- A friendly and inclusive environment in which our staff feel comfortable and supported.
- Opportunities for continuous personal and professional development.
To apply, ask for more information, or have a chat please contact Dr Brooke on 0400 699 704 or vets@sandstonepointvet.com.au
Veterinary Specialist Services Carrara, Gold Coast (posted 6th February) Surgery Nurse
Surgery Nurse
The role:
In this role you will provide high quality surgical nursing care for patients that require advanced surgical and diagnostic procedures, including orthopaedics, neurosurgery, minimally invasive surgery, soft tissue, and reconstructive surgery.
Who we are:
- Veterinary Specialist Services is a small animal referral hospital delivering high quality patient care for over 20 years.
- We have a strong focus of providing gold standard treatment for pets in the fields of internal medicine, cardiology, dermatology, ophthalmology, surgery, oncology, critical care, dentistry, nursing, and support services.
- We employ a team of fun and focussed individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- We are involved in the industry with wide participation in professional groups, universities, continuing education courses.
- We facilitate our own Annual Conference.
What we offer:
- Very competitive rates of pay.
- Four-day work week.
- One free ticket to our Annual Conference (March each year).
- Access to in-house and external professional development and mentoring opportunities.
- A values-based team culture.
- An opportunity to work alongside team members who are internationally recognised for their skills and experience and with others who are highly skilled and experienced in their profession.
Who you are:
- A nurse with a Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing or a Veterinary Technologist degree with a keen interest in surgery and anaesthesia.
- A team player with a strong work ethic willing to support your fellow colleagues.
- Skilled in problem solving and decision making.
- A multi-tasker who can navigate within a busy, multidisciplinary workplace.
- An organised nurse with high attention to detail.
Interested?
Please submit your CV and a cover letter to us at HR@vss.net.au
You can find out more about us on our website https://www.vss.net.au/
Burpengary Veterinary Hospital, Moreton Bay Region (posted 6th February)
We are currently seeking a Full-time vet nurse to join our professional and motivated team.
We have an outstanding team of Vets, Nurses and receptionists who are knowledgeable, approachable and highly supportive. We practice an exceptionally high standard of care for all our patients, we are a busy small animal practice and have a caring client base.
Our ideal candidate will be:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent;
- 2+ years of experience working as a Veterinary Nurse;
- Excellent phone manner, communication skills & customer service skills;
- An extensive knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing procedures;
- Confidence in monitoring anaesthesia;
- A calm & friendly professional with a sense of humour;
- An amazing ‘can do’, team player attitude.
Able to work shifts between 7.30am to 6.00pm Monday to Friday and between 8.00am to 1.00pm Saturday. There is no Afterhours or Sunday shifts required but you will be required to work some Saturday Shifts.
Enjoy chocolate, biscuits or cake or all 3, and be able to share a laugh when needed.
Please email applications to: jacinta.sharpe@burpengaryvets.com.au
Greencross Vets Capalaba, Redlands Coast (posted 1st February)
Vet Nurse
Capalaba QLD
An opportunity for a Veterinary Nurse to join our Capalaba teams on a full time or part-time basis.
Over 1600 Veterinarians and Vet nurses across Australia have chosen a career with Greencross Vets. Our vets and vet nurses benefit from the resources that the largest veterinary group in Australia provides including an industry leading education program, business support for better work/life balance and career opportunities throughout the 170 plus veterinary related businesses in the Greencross Vets family.
We invite you to join Greencross Vets for a rewarding and fulfilling career.
Greencross Vets, a pioneer in the Veterinary landscape for over 10 years, are committed to raising the industry bar and we want you to be a part of our journey!
The clinic is well equipped and has a large team of experienced and supportive vets and nurses. This is a great opportunity for a nurse looking to utilise their skills and be a respected part of the team.
About your new role
- Delivering personalised and dedicated client care to all patients and owners
- Caring, handling and cleaning all animals
- Maintaining the overall hygiene of the practice, including surgical areas and equipment
- Undertaking general nursing tasks, including pre and post-operative care, animal pathology and emergency and critical care
- Performing minor procedures when required
- Reception duties including being the first point of contact for clients, handling client enquiries in person and over the phone, scheduling appointments, managing client accounts, admitting and discharging patients.
About your skills and your experience
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing essential
- 2+ years of experience
- Excellent animal handling skills
- An extensive knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing procedures
- Good organisational, communication and customer service skills
- Flexible and adaptable within a team environment
- Knowledge of RX Works ideal but not essential
We offer
- A permanent full time or part-time role with variety
- An interesting role as well as a dynamic and supportive team environment
- Commitment to your career development through access to continued education, ongoing mentorship and regular performance reviews
- Access to a support network of like-minded professionals
- Above award remuneration and benefits package
If you would like to become part of the dynamic Greencross team, please email your application, including a cover letter and resume, outlining your suitability against the criteria above to Roelof Van Der Merwe – Area Manager Roelof.Vandermerwe@greencrossvet.com.au
Animal Referral Hospital Brisbane, Sinnamon Park (posted 1st February) Specialist Vet Nurse (Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, Surgery)
SPECIALIST VETERINARY NURSE (MEDICINE, NEUROLOGY, ONCOLOGY, SURGERY): FULL-TIME
Job Number: SP202301
- Work with and learn from a highly experienced and supportive team
- Challenging, supportive and encouraging workplace
- Diverse and interesting case load
The Animal Referral Hospital Brisbane is a busy 24hr multi-disciplinary hospital offering emergency, specialist and referral veterinary services. We have a strong focus of providing the very best treatment and care for pets in the fields of critical care and emergency, internal medicine, oncology, specialist surgery, neurology, and advanced imaging.
Due to some of our long-term nurses taking leave, we are looking for enthusiastic, diligent, and dedicated Veterinary Nurses to join our ever expanding team at Animal Referral Hospital, to work either across all of our services, or to be a dedicated specialist nurse in one of our specialist services. We can be flexible to suit your skills, experience, and career goals.
The successful candidate will possess:
- Certificate IV in veterinary nursing and/or BAppSc (Veterinary Technology) degree or equivalent
- Minimum 3 years nursing experience in a busy general practice or experience in a referral (specialist hospital) or emergency nursing
- A friendly, easy going, and resilient nature
- A strong work ethic, the ability to work efficiently and multi-task, and to work independently and as part of a team
- The desire and ability to deliver consistently high quality of patient care even in busy conditions
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable Attributes
- Sound knowledge and experience in anaesthetic monitoring, and nursing critical and ventilated patients, would be viewed extremely favourably
- Experience in an emergency and/or specialist hospital
- Knowledge of RX works, Smartflow and Idexx blood machines
Benefits
- Working as part of a highly skilled, knowledgeable and supportive team of specialists and clinicians
- On job training and support from senior nurses and veterinarians
- We encourage and support nurses to undertake continuing education
What we will offer
This is an outstanding opportunity for a highly motivated, hardworking and professional individual to work and learn in a busy referral hospital with a diverse and interesting case load. Excellent remuneration and benefits are on offer along with the opportunity to acquire new skill sets and develop both professionally and personally.
If you are a nurse who is enthusiastic, keen to learn, and would love to work in a fast-paced environment, we need to hear from you! If you feel this is the job for you, please forward your updated resume and cover letter to Emma Bennett, Practice Manager, e.bennett@arhvets.com
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Emma Bennett on 07 3172 0593.
Wynnum Manly Veterinary Hospital, Bayside, East Brisbane (posted 1st February)
We are looking for an experienced part-time nurse to join our busy small animal clinic in Brisbane's bayside.
The roster includes a mix of morning and evening shifts with some Saturday mornings.
We are looking for someone who is friendly, confident and will work well as part of a team. The role will include reception, hospital and surgical nursing.
Remuneration will depend on experience.
To apply, please send a copy of your CV with a covering letter to partners@wmvh.com.au
Animal Referral Hospital Brisbane, Sinnamon Park (posted 1st February) Anaesthesia Nurse
ANAESTHESIA NURSE - FULL TIME TEAM MEMBER
Sinnamon Park, Brisbane
The Animal Referral Hospital Brisbane is a 24hr multi-disciplinary hospital offering emergency, specialist and referral veterinary services. We have a strong focus of providing the very best treatment and care for pets in the fields of emergency medicine, internal medicine, oncology, specialist surgery, neurology, critical care and diagnostic imaging.
The role
Our specialist Referral Hospital requires an Anaesthesia Nurse to oversee and facilitate the anaesthesia service, conduct high-dependency anaesthesia, assist with the ongoing training of other team members, and support and facilitate the constant improvement of the service.
We are looking to appoint a talented individual who values team cohesion and innovation, and who thrives on delivering gold standard patient care and an excellent anaesthesia service for the hospital clinicians.
This is a permanent full time position with a focus on anaesthesia case management, both administrative and clinical, for all services in the hospital. Advanced nursing skills and experience within a specialist environment are preferential. The position reports to and is supported by the Practice Manager.
What can you expect in this role?
- You will be part of a specialist team that offers a range of advanced surgical and diagnostic procedures, including orthopaedics, neurosurgery, minimally invasive surgery, soft tissue surgery, reconstructive surgery as well as a range of advanced imaging and medical procedures
- You will join our highly skilled and dedicated nurses, specialists, residents and interns to provide the highest quality surgical, and peri-operative care and anaesthetic protocols, planning and care across all services
- You will be working within our dedicated facilities with state-of-the-art diagnostic, anaesthesia and monitoring equipment as well as advanced surgical equipment
- You will be contributing to the organisation of schedules, workflow and maximising efficiency; interdepartmental communication; customer care and client outreach; staff inductions and training; the creation and development of standard operating procedures and systems; and the provision of nursing support for our theatre teams
As a successful candidate, you will possess the following skills and attributes:
- Minimum Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, with at least 5 years of experience
- Diploma in Veterinary Nursing, previous high-dependency anaesthesia experience will be favourable
- A strong work ethic, and the desire to work as part of a team and contribute to the development of our team and a positive team culture
- Commitment to gold standard patient care and a “fear-free” approach to patient handling
- The confidence and initiative to work autonomously yet lean on your team as needed
- Ability to multi-task and navigate within a busy, multi-departmental workplace
- A passion for excellent customer service and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Exemplary organisational skills and a high attention to detail.
Applications will be received via email only and should include a cover letter along with your resume. Please include the contact details of a minimum of two professional referees. All applications will be treated confidentially.
Applications should be submitted to Emma Bennett, Practice Manager, e.bennett@arhvets.com
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Emma Bennett on 07 3172 0593.
Indooroopilly Vet Clinic, Brisbane West (posted 1st February)
Are you a highly motivated Veterinary Nurse, who loves to work in a supportive close-knit team with a vast array of knowledge and skills?
Indooroopilly Vet Clinic is expanding their team and are seeking to fill a Part Time Veterinary Nurse position.
We are looking for a veterinary nurse who is able to integrate into our team, sharing our vision of the excellent patient, client and staff care. We would like the successful applicant to be a positive person with an interest in animal welfare. A Certificate IV or equivalent is preferred and in clinical experience is necessary.
Our vet nurses are the forefront of our clinic reception and are responsible for running and maintaining the in–house lab testing, client education and services, digital radiography, dentistry, including dental radiography, medicating and treating complex cases as well as general nursing, blood collection, IV catheters, surgical duties, reception, hydro bathing, patient services plus more.
Our clinic is situated in standalone long-established veterinary premises in the leafy suburb of Indooroopilly with a large clientele base of wonderfully dedicated clients. The clinic has a highly regarded reputation with over 40 years of business. We are proud to have low staff turnover and a friendly working environment. Our clients are wonderful to deal with and are committed to providing the very best care for their pets.
We believe in achieving exceptional outcomes for our patients and clients and supporting our staff as much as we can to achieve this.
What we can offer YOU
- A supportive learning environment with a small close-knit clinical team.
- To work with a team committed to your personal and career development
- Support from management who actively promote an inclusive team culture
- No Sunday shifts
- Shifts between the hours of 8.00am and 6.00pm
- No on-call of afterhours required.
- School-based animal education programs for our local school-aged children (PetPep)
- Annual Dogs Breakfast family fun day
If you are a Vet Nurse who is motivated and eager to deliver excellent patient care and to go above and beyond for our team and our clients, then look no further.
Apply online today - VetPartners Careers - Veterinary Nurse (jobvite.com)
or reach out to megan.allen@indvet.com.au for more information.
Animal Referral Hospital Brisbane, Sinnamon Park (posted 1st February) Lead Surgery Nurse
LEAD SURGERY NURSE - FULL TIME TEAM MEMBER
Sinnamon Park, Brisbane
The Animal Referral Hospital Brisbane is a 24hr multi-disciplinary purpose-built hospital offering emergency, specialist and referral veterinary services.
We have a strong focus of providing the very best treatment and care for pets in the fields of emergency medicine, internal medicine, oncology, specialist surgery, neurology, critical care and diagnostic imaging.
What are we offering?
Our specialist Surgical Department requires a Team Leader to co-ordinate daily operations, manage staffing resources, and help facilitate the cutting edge surgical standards we are passionate about. We are looking to appoint a talented individual who values team cohesion and innovation, and who thrives on optimising the utilisation of the nursing team, ensuring they are developing and practising to the full extent of their education, training, skills, knowledge, experience, and competence.
This is a permanent full time position that will include managerial and administrative duties, as well as clinical work. Advanced nursing skills and experience within a specialist surgical environment are preferential.
What can you expect from our team?
- You will be part of a specialist surgery team that offers a range of advanced surgical and diagnostic procedures, including orthopaedics, neurosurgery, minimally invasive surgery, oncology, soft tissue and reconstructive surgery.
- You will join our highly skilled and dedicated nurses, surgeons, surgical resident and interns to provide the highest quality surgical and peri-operative care.
- You will be working within our dedicated facilities with state-of-the-art diagnostic, anaesthesia and monitoring equipment as well as advanced surgical equipment
- You will be responsible for organising schedules; co-ordinating workflow and maximising efficiency; resource management; interdepartmental communication; customer care and client outreach; assisting with staff inductions, training; creating standard operating procedures and systems; providing nursing support for our theatre teams; and much more!
- You will be supported by a network of departmental Team Leaders, local Management and a national framework of leadership, management and HR staff.
As a successful candidate, you will possess the following skills and attributes:
- Minimum Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, with at least 5 years of experience
- Diploma in Veterinary Nursing, previous management and/or surgical experience will be favourable
- Proven experience in team management, with strong leadership capability with the ability to inspire and provide coaching for team members to build a positive team culture
- A strong work ethic and enjoy working as part of a team
- Leading and developing our team and building a positive team culture
- Commitment to gold standard patient care and a “fear-free” approach to patient handling
- The confidence and initiative to work autonomously yet lean on your team as needed
- Ability to multi-task and navigate within a busy, multi-departmental workplace
- A passion for excellent customer service and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Exemplary organisational skills and a high attention to detail.
Applications will be received via email only and should include a cover letter along with your resume. Please include the contact details of a minimum of two professional referees. All applications will be treated confidentially.
Applications should be submitted to Emma Bennett, Practice Manager, e.bennett@arhvets.com
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Emma Bennett on 07 3172 0593.
Brisbane North (posted 31st January) Head Vet Nurse
Brisbane North Regional Head Nurse
Are you looking to step up into a managerial position? We are after a Vet Nurse who is passionate about training and mentorship – you’ll be a strong patient advocate and able to maintain high levels of care, identify training gaps in clinics and then roll out the solutions!
About the Role
Reporting to the Regional Clinical Director and in consultation with the Area Managers, you will be responsible for assisting with the implementation of strategic planning as it relates to clinical training, education, clinical performance, and specific recruitment for our dedicated nursing teams across the Brisbane North GP network. This role will provide the ability to coach and mentor at a peer group level, resulting in a lift in standards, patient care, capability and in turn client satisfaction and business performance.
- This role offers part-time hours for an initial 6-month contract with the potential for a permanent position thereafter
- This role can be combined with a clinical nursing position to enable full-time hours
Your role and responsibilities will include but are not limited to
- Work with clinics and individual nurses to provide clinical training
- Addressing clinical standards of care and assisting the clinic wherever possible in increasing nurse capability and improving the nature and quality of client & patient interactions
- Provide regional mentorship to nurses needing assistance with clinical standards
- Positively influence clinical outcomes aligned with strategic initiatives relating to nurse clinical care
- In collaboration with the Area Manager & Regional Clinical Director, constructing a training action plan where skills gaps have been identified in clinic teams
- Prepare and deliver training at Team Leader Meetings and Nurse training seminars
- Oversee student placements and internships for the region
- Assist Regional Clinical Director & Area Manager to identify relevant training and leverage L&D team to develop content
- Assisting in interviewing, and induction of Head Nurse positions and providing assistance with other recruitment opportunities
- Collaborate with industry stakeholders to create opportunities and strengthen pipeline
- Collaborate with Area Manager & Regional Clinical Director to improve retention of Clinical nursing team members
- Assist the Regional Clinical Director and operations team with upholding and adherence to the Greencross Standard of Care through education, training and mentoring of individuals and wider teams
About Your Skills and Abilities
- Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing or above and current Radiation License
- High level knowledge and skill of professional veterinary nursing principles, practices, concepts and procedures
- Has worked in a companion animal setting for a minimum of 3 years
- Proven strong focus on continuing education and training
- Ability to provide training and education to improve the efficiency, effectiveness and productivity of the clinic teams
- Knowledge of relevant educational content and appropriate methods of delivery and the ability to develop and facilitate relevant and effective education for adult learners
- Knowledge of a variety of educational options such as academic education, experiential learning, consultation, teaching others, professional reading, distance learning, research and self-directed activities
- Excellent leadership and team building skills
- Strong interpersonal skills to inspire patience, flexibility, creativity and perseverance in others
- Good negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Ability in Microsoft Office including – Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Worongary Vets, Gold Coast (posted 30th January)
Worongary Vets has been part of the local community for many years and is a highly regarded small animal clinic. We are passionate about giving each and every patient the care and support they need to be happy and healthy. Every patient and every family is unique and we believe that they deserve individually tailored health care.
We are seeking a Part Time (25-35 hours per week) Veterinary Nurse to join the team!
About Us
We have worked hard to incorporate the best equipment and facilities whilst still providing a warm and inviting atmosphere that we know your pets will appreciate. We are very proud to offer a complete range of veterinary services in our brand new, purpose designed clinic. This includes;
- Consultation
- Vaccination
- Surgery
- Dental Care
- Medical Care
- In house blood testing
- X-ray and Ultrasound
- Chemotherapy and Cancer care
- Acupuncture
About You
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in Veterinary Nursing with appropriate Certificate IV qualifications is desired but happy to consider all applications with experience
- An ability to work efficiently, both independently and as part of the team
- Rx works experience advantageous
- A high level of skill in monitoring anaesthetics is necessary
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated client relationship building skills
- A hard working and a hands-on approach to your work
- A willingness to roll up your sleeves and get involved at all levels, with energy and drive
- Effective time management and organisation skills
Please send your resume to Terri at terri.mcsavaney@vetpartners.net.au
Fur Life Vet Caboolture, Moreton Bay Region (posted 30th January)
Fur Life Vet Caboolture – Veterinary Nurses
Apiam Animal Health is excited to commence the search for dedicated and passionate Vet Nurses to join our latest greenfield site; Fur Life Vet Caboolture. This new clinic is expected to be open and operating by mid March.
The company:
Apiam is one of Australia’s leading rural veterinary businesses made up of 70 business sites as part of a team of over 1000 dedicated professionals. Apiam is made up of well-established vet clinics, production animal, and allied businesses and are spread Australia wide reaching into the heart of dairy, beef, sheep and pig country and the regional towns that are at their centre.
Check us out - https://www.apiam.com.au/
What you’ll need to succeed:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or Veterinary Technician Degree
- 2 years' experience in a fast-paced clinic environment.
- Willingness to work across both Nursing and Reception duties throughout your shifts.
- A passion for building relationships with clients and developing our clinics great reputation
- Strong communication skills with a love for talking to clients and their pets.
- Team leader skills advantageous
- Permanent full-time and part-time hours available.
Your new role:
- Delivering outstanding customer service to our clients over the phone and face-to-face.
- Utilising your strong time management skills to arrange appointments, process payments and triage incoming calls.
- Creating and developing a workplace culture of ‘Healthy Animals and Happy People!’
- Using your technical skills to prepare patients for surgery, monitor anaesthetics, TPRs and tracking and charting vitals.
- Providing the best standard of veterinary nursing care; including demonstrating your knowledge of administrating medications and providing grief support to clients.
- Utilising your past experience to promote a positive culture and build our client base in the area.
Why you should apply:
- Unique opportunity to be a part of a brand-new clinic and Apiam site in regional Queensland.
- Opportunities for future career development within an industry leading organisation. We value career progression and will support you in your desired goals and aspirations
- VNCA Associate membership paid for
- Paid volunteer leave, maternity leave and Apiam Reward day (extra day of annual leave!)
- You will gain access to discounts from major providers
- Full-time permanent work available- although this is flexible for the right candidate.
This is a unique opportunity to play an integral part in the commencement and on-going development of a brand-new purpose-built veterinary clinic.
If this opportunity excites you then please email your resume and one page cover letter to recruitment@apiam.com.au
The Gap Veterinary Surgery, North-West Brisbane (posted 30th January)
Vet Nurse - Part Time/Casual
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Nurse to join our team!
Whilst clinical experience is preferred, students will also be considered.
Our available Nursing position is 2-3 days per week with 1 Saturday in eight (Neg), and preferably the capacity to cover periods where the other nurses are on holidays or personal leave.
Why us?
We are a busy, privately owned small animal practice located in the beautiful suburb of The Gap. You will be joining our close-knit team of three Veterinarians, and four Veterinary Nurses in providing outstanding patient care and exceptional customer service.
We are extremely passionate about patient care but also like to have a bit of fun in the workplace too. Our local community demographic and experienced Veterinary staff enable us to have a varied & plentiful case load, providing the perfect opportunity for learning and expanding your skillset within the workplace.
Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
- Reception duties, customer service & product advice
- Pre and post-operative patient care
- Surgical preparation including blood collections, placing intravenous access, calculating & administering premedications
- Surgical nursing including patient & equipment preparation, anaesthesia monitoring, recovery & care of surgical instruments & equipment
- General hospital nursing
- Laboratory nursing including in-house blood & urine testing, preparation for external laboratory testing
- General cleaning duties
The ideal applicant will have:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent highly desired but not essential
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work both alone and within a team to support co-workers
- Excellent multitasking skills and ability to complete set tasks/duties within specified deadlines
- An interest in all aspects of Veterinary Nursing including customer service and animal care
- Flexibility
- A sense of humour!
- Experience with Cornerstone software is an advantage.
If this sounds like you and you would like to learn more please send a covering letter, including a description of your suitability, and your resume to: admin@thegapvet.com.au
For further information please contact Scott Chapman on (07) 33001533.
See our website www.thegapvet.com.au
Maranoa Veterinary Surgery, Roma (posted 27th January)
About us
At Maranoa Veterinary Surgery we provide professional quality patient care and deliver high standards of care, so the right candidate will need to share this value. We care for all species from pets to livestock. As industry leaders we educate and support the community through animal welfare, awareness and knowledge. Our trusted team provides excellent in our services. We help pets and livestock and love what we do. We require someone organised, possess high hygiene standards, learns quickly, has exceptional problem solving skills as daily challenges will be faced and we strive to be an efficient unit.
Qualifications & experience
- We would prefer someone already enrolled in a Certificate 2 of animal studies or Cert 4 Veterinary Nursing or is willing to obtain these , who we can grow and develop within our practice OR someone qualified who is willing to learn our practice.
- Experience working with animals is highly regarded, especially with dogs and cats.
- Excellent initiative and is proactive, and demonstrates superior time management & organisational and prioritization skills
- Proficient computer skills
- Focused on completing daily tasks to a high standard
- Willing to learn merchandise products to ensure customer enquires can be met to a high standard
- Must be available for regular weekend work- 1 in 2 or 3
- Excellent work ethic and reliability
- Ability to work in an environment, demonstrating efficiency to achieve great time management
- Compassionate and caring and an eye for detail with patient monitoring and care
- full time or part time or casual (20-38) hours per week- what do you prefer?
Tasks & responsibilities
- Animal hygiene and practice hygiene- you need to possess high standards of cleanliness
- Feeding, walking, medicating patients
- Tending to patient Iv Drip sets, comfort needs including heating and cooling
- Monitoring patients under general anaesthesia
- Precision record keeping including completion of check sheets
- Administration tasks- phone answering, appointment bookings, customer sales and enquires about merchandise, patient check-ins. Our nurses are to be ‘jack/ jill of all trades’- be able to help animals and clients, like many mixed practices.
- Autoclaving of kits
- Restocking
- The role is predominately focuses on small animal care and care of animals within the clinic, however, occasional farm visits may occur.
You will never suffer from ‘same stuff different day’ scenario as everyday presents itself with new and interesting cases and challenges.
We are not looking for someone who is just wanting to try something new- we would like someone dedicated and committed to the role and passionate about the industry of helping people, pets and production animals.
Applications to: admin@maranoavetsurgery.com.au attention Joanne.
Check out our website: www.maranoavetsurgery.com.au
Marsden Veterinary Surgery, City of Logan (posted 27th January) Head Nurse
Head Veterinary Nurse – Full-time or Part-time
We are searching for an experienced veterinary nurse to join our leadership team.
Marsden Veterinary Surgery is a small, fast paced veterinary clinic located in Logan, south of Brisbane. We are seeking a fun loving, caring nurse with a minimum 3 years experienced to join our team. This position will suit someone with the ability to multitask and work well under pressure while maintaining a calm but positive attitude.
Ensuring all patients receive quality care, as well as reviewing and adjusting veterinary nursing policies when required are some of the expectations associated with this role. We're looking for a veterinary nurse who aligns with our values of high patient care and a positive team culture.
We offer a four-day working week for full time employees, with one in four Saturdays - however we have the flexibility to offer school hours if required. Remuneration to be discussed with individual candidates to align with experience and expectations.
Please email your applications or queries to nlysaght@marsdenvet.com.au
Hervey Bay Veterinary Surgery, Fraser Coast (posted 27th January)
Hervey Bay Vet Surgery is a modern, functional, spacious clinic with five consult rooms and separate surgery and treatment areas. We have digital x-ray, dental x-ray, IDEXX in-house blood machines and ultrasound.
We would love to welcome a new face to our friendly team at Hervey Bay Vet Surgery. We are a fast paced clinic that has three vets supported by knowledgeable nurses and an efficient admin team. We pride ourselves on high standards of patient care and good outcomes for both clients and patients. We want a new nurse to become part of our tight knit team.
We open at 7am and close at 5:30pm on weekdays, 8am to 1pm on Saturdays and we share afterhours services with other clinics in the area, which helps our employees have a great work-life balance. This gives us all some time out to enjoy the beautiful area we live in and have a few social gatherings with our colleagues outside of work hours. We are focused on keeping a good clinic culture and supporting our team members health and wellbeing.
Our new nurse will be involved all of the aspects of veterinary nursing including but not limited to:
- Assisting in surgery and dental procedures
- Monitoring GA
- Venipuncture and IV catheter placement
- Drawing and running blood tests
- Caring for hospital patients
- Assisting with emergencies
- Reception and administration
- Patient restraint
- Assisting in training and mentoring trainee nurses
Our ideal nurse would have some experience in all of the above tasks. We would prefer a qualified Certificate IV Veterinary Nurse or equivalent but if you have some experience and think you might be the right fit for our clinic, please apply.
So what about The Bay? If you don't know much about Hervey Bay, here are some of its features:
- 285km north of Brisbane on the Fraser Coast
- The gateway to Fraser Island (K'gari)
- One of the best spots in Australia to see humpback whales
- Beautiful beaches with calm water
- Plenty of walking tracks
- Balmy weather for most of the year
- Plenty of cafes and restaurants
- Access to most major retailers
- A hotspot for anglers, divers, kayak and paddle boarders
Some assistance with relocation, if required, may be available for the right candidate. If this all sounds good to you or if you have any questions about the position then our practice manger, Leah, would love to speak with you. Please send an email to herveybayvet@outlook.com or call (07) 4124 4679.
Bli Bli Veterinary Surgery, Sunshine Coast (posted 25th January)
We currently have a position available for an awesome Consult Nurse in our busy and well-regarded surgery in Bli Bli. This position is initially for approximately 20 hours per week and includes Saturdays.
We are looking for that special someone who gets excited about providing personalised customer service, loves taking on responsibility and wants to be a valued part of our passionate team. If you have an aptitude for learning and can think clearly in emergency situations then this is the role for you.
Though a Certificate 4 in Veterinary Nursing is appreciated, possessing the following qualities are more critical:
- An affinity with animals
- Accuracy & a focus on details
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Good problem solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Be honest, reliable and respectful
- Excellent listening skills and ability to accurately relay information
- Self motivation
- Efficient time management
- Take pride in your work
- A friendly personality and sense of humour
- Accurate & fast data entry & computer skills
- Professional appearance and manner
If you feel you're the person we're looking for, please send Bec an introductory email including your current CV to manager@bliblivet.com.au
Animal Welfare League Qld Gold Coast Vet Clinic, Coombabah (posted 25th January)
Veterinary Nurse (experienced)
Job No: AWLQ42 Location: Coombabah
Join us and make a difference!
At AWLQ, we’re committed to creating a brighter future for animals in need and keeping pets and people together by providing lifesaving support and resources to people in need with companion animals.
About the role
Animal Welfare League Queensland (AWLQ) is currently looking for a part-time Veterinary Nurse to join our Gold Coast Community Veterinary Clinic!
The Veterinary Nurse is responsible for supporting the veterinarians in providing the highest level of treatment and care for patients. This includes communicating treatment plans to owners, coordinating care of patients and promoting preventative health care. You’ll be working within a team of highly skilled and passionate veterinary professionals under the banner of one of the most respected brands in animal welfare. If you are passionate about making a direct impact in animal welfare, we’d love to talk to you.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians with routine examination and surgical procedures
- Preparing surgery schedules, implement surgery preparations as instructed
- Providing veterinary nursing care and grief support to clients
- Apply radiographic routines and implement procedures
- Performing and recording pathology procedures, assist with post mortem and euthanasia
- Monitoring patient anaesthesia
- Performing post-operative procedures
- Nursing hospitalised animals, monitor clinical signs, communicate with owners
- Sterilisation of instruments according to practice sterilisation procedures
- Prepare medications as required
- Provide animal care, food and water as required
- Meet animal health regulatory and legislative requirements
- Maintain clinic hygiene in accordance with policies & procedures & WHS requirements
- Knowledge, understanding and empathy for community animal health and welfare issues
What are the minimum requirements for this position?
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or recognised equivalent
- Minimum of 1+ years' vet nursing experience
- Excellent animal handling skills, experience with anxious animals in the clinic environment
- Experience in a busy, fast-paced work environment
- Good computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite
- Previous experience in a shelter/rescue environment will be highly regarded
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
- Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- Ability to manage your own time effectively and respectful of the time of others
- Completes tasks thoroughly with strong attention to detail within deadlines
- Versatility, flexibility and positivity
Who are we?
Founded in 1959, AWLQ has become a trusted leader in animal welfare. We provide a safe haven and second chance for close to 10,000 stray and homeless animals every year. To each one of these animals we welcome through our doors, a promise is made – to never euthanise a healthy, sociable, or treatable animal in our care. We work tirelessly every day to maintain this promise.
In addition to our shelter work, we are committed to keeping pets and people together by providing lifesaving support and resources to people in need with companion animals. We are known for our grassroots and innovative community-based animal welfare work including our community vet clinics, Getting to Zero, Golden Hearts Seniors’ Support Program and the National Desexing Network.
Why should you join us?
At AWLQ we offer competitive pay and benefits, including access to an independent Employee Assistance Program, retail discounts, vet discounts. Most importantly, every day you’ll play an instrumental role in our lifesaving work.
Our mission is to unleash the potential in every team, and we know that teams perform best when they have passion. We are committed to building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do meaningful work and is recognised for their efforts.
Equity
Diversity and inclusion are the principles guiding how we build our teams, cultivate our leaders and build a culture of belonging where differences are valued.
About Us
AWLQ is one of Queensland’s most dynamic and best-loved charities. Our organisation is the leader in the zero euthanasia movement nationally and is considered a national leader in animal welfare. AWLQ locally provides a safe haven for close to 10,000 stray and homeless animals each year, while also assisting other communities in saving homeless animals.
In addition to our shelter work, we are committed to keeping pets and people together by providing lifesaving support and resources to people in need with companion animals. We are known for our grassroots and innovative community-based animal welfare work including our community vet clinics, Getting to Zero, Golden Hearts Seniors’ Support Program and the National Desexing Network.
To apply, click here.
Healthy Pet Behaviour Services, Arana Hills, Moreton Bay Region (posted 25th January)
Behavioural Trainer – Veterinary Behaviour Practice, Arana Hills QLD
Supportive and Dynamic Team
Varied Role
Innovative Practice
Part-Time Position – Brisbane QLD
We’re searching for an amazing, qualified behavioural trainer who wants to spread their wings! This is the job you have been waiting for!
We’re a growing Veterinary Behaviour Practice with a team of dynamic professionals who enjoy working together to improve the lives of animals and the people who care for them.
What we will offer you:
- Part-time position with flexible work hours
- No public holidays or weekends
- Being a valued individual in a dynamic, professional team
- Ongoing training & professional development
- Mentoring & guidance in developing skills working with Veterinary Behaviour Patients; Interesting cases & collaboration with team members
- A peaceful working environment with co-workers that enjoy working together
- Opportunity to put your skills to excellent use – you really can make a difference in this role!
About Healthy Pet Behaviour Services
We provide Referral Behavioural Care, General Practice Home Visits and Continuing Education in Animal Behaviour and Mental Health. We are a leading Veterinary Behaviour Practice, and our entire team enjoys additional qualifications in the field of veterinary behaviour science, animal training and fear-free care.
Our methods are based in the latest science and research, and focus on diagnosing and treating the underlying emotional, mental health and physical issues that lead pets to behave the way they do. Treatment plans are individually tailored and delivered in an integrated manner by team members working together to support patients and their carers. We work together with GP & specialist vets & nurses, trainers and groomers to provide long-term support and care.
To find out more about our practice see here: www.healthypetbehaviourvet.com.au
Skills & Experience:
- Animal Training Qualification (Cert IV, equivalent or higher)
- Ability to communicate with clarity and skill in both verbal & written forms
- Ability to use computer systems – competence required
- Desire to work with people & animals
- Pragmatic, compassionate & professional
- Willingness to learn; ability to develop & implement new skills
- Ability to work independently & in a team
- An eye for detail but ability to see the big picture
- Experience working in Veterinary Clinic desirable
- “Fear Free” and / or “Low Stress Handling” certification desirable
- PPGA Membership desirable
- Driver’s license
- Right to work in Australia
How to apply:
Please provide the following information to assess your suitability:
- Your resume or CV
- Proof of qualifications
- The names and contact details of two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous 2 years. It is preferable to include your current, immediate, or past supervisor.
- A short statement (maximum two pages) that describes your skills, experience and knowledge as required, and why you want to work at Healthy Pet Behaviour Services.
Please email your application to: healthypetsrecruitment@gmail.com
See our website here: www.healthypetbehaviourvet.com.au
Animal Welfare League Qld Gold Coast Rehoming Centre, Coombabah (posted 25th January)
Veterinary Nurse (experinced)
Job No: AWLQ58 Location: Coombabah
Join us and make a difference!
At AWLQ, we’re committed to creating a brighter future for animals in need and keeping pets and people together by providing lifesaving support and resources to people in need with companion animals.
About the role
Animal Welfare League Queensland (AWLQ) is currently looking for a part time or casual Veterinary Nurse to join our Gold Coast Animal Rehoming Centre!
You will be joining a small team who work hard but always have time for a laugh. There aren’t many quiet days due to the high number of animals needing AWLQ’s help, but on the flip side there’s no weekend work and very little after-hours.
The whole Rehoming Centre works as a team and you will work one-on-one with your vet to facilitate the efficient flow of animals through the clinic so they can go on to find their furever homes. Your “clients” are the amazing foster carers who take our animals into their homes to provide treatment and a loving home environment while they recover from illness or wait for surgery.
You will liaise with multiple staff, departments and foster carers on a daily basis so strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to multi-task are a must. You will have excellent time management and will complete your tasks with a strong attention to detail. You will be a team player and able to be flexible to the changing needs each work day presents.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians with incoming animal health assessments
- Prepare animals for surgery, monitor anaesthesia
- Assist veterinarians with foster carer consultations & provision of treatments
- Prepare medications, communicate treatment plans to foster carers and shelter staff
- Assist in managing the clinic appointment calendar and surgery schedules
- Document all relevant health, treatment and behaviour information
- Assist veterinarians with radiology, dental radiology, and ultrasound procedures
- Perform and record pathology procedures
- Assist with basic daily animal care & cleaning processes
- Maintain clinic hygiene in accordance with policies & procedures & WHS requirements
- Knowledge, understanding and empathy for community animal health and welfare issues
What are the minimum requirements for this position?
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or recognised equivalent
- Ideally 3+ years' vet nursing experience
- Excellent animal handling skills, experience with anxious animals in the clinic environment
- Experience in a busy, fast-paced work environment
- Good computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite
- Previous experience in a shelter/rescue environment will be highly regarded
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
- Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- Ability to manage your own time effectively and respectful of the time of others
- Completes tasks thoroughly with strong attention to detail within deadlines
- Versatility, flexibility and positivity
Who are we?
Founded in 1959, AWLQ has become a trusted leader in animal welfare. We provide a safe haven and second chance for close to 10,000 stray and homeless animals every year. To each one of these animals we welcome through our doors, a promise is made – to never euthanise a healthy, sociable, or treatable animal in our care. We work tirelessly every day to maintain this promise.
In addition to our shelter work, we are committed to keeping pets and people together by providing lifesaving support and resources to people in need with companion animals. We are known for our grassroots and innovative community-based animal welfare work including our community vet clinics, Getting to Zero, Golden Hearts Seniors’ Support Program and the National Desexing Network.
Why should you join us?
At AWLQ we offer competitive pay and benefits, including access to an independent Employee Assistance Program, retail discounts, vet discounts. Most importantly, every day you’ll play an instrumental role in our lifesaving work.
Our mission is to unleash the potential in every team, and we know that teams perform best when they have passion. We are committed to building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do meaningful work and is recognised for their efforts.
Equity
Diversity and inclusion are the principles guiding how we build our teams, cultivate our leaders and build a culture of belonging where differences are valued.
About Us
AWLQ is one of Queensland’s most dynamic and best-loved charities. Our organisation is the leader in the zero euthanasia movement nationally and is considered a national leader in animal welfare. AWLQ locally provides a safe haven for close to 10,000 stray and homeless animals each year, while also assisting other communities in saving homeless animals.
In addition to our shelter work, we are committed to keeping pets and people together by providing lifesaving support and resources to people in need with companion animals. We are known for our grassroots and innovative community-based animal welfare work including our community vet clinics, Getting to Zero, Golden Hearts Seniors’ Support Program and the National Desexing Network.
To apply, click here.
Greencross Vets Kawana Waters, Sunshine Coast (posted 23rd January)
Vet Nurse
Kawana Waters QLD
An opportunity for a Veterinary Nurse to join our Kawana Waters team on a part-time basis.
Over 1600 Veterinarians and Vet nurses across Australia have chosen a career with Greencross Vets. Our vets and vet nurses benefit from the resources that the largest veterinary group in Australia provides including an industry leading education program, business support for better work/life balance and career opportunities throughout the 170 plus veterinary related businesses in the Greencross Vets family.
We invite you to join Greencross Vets for a rewarding and fulfilling career.
Greencross Vets, a pioneer in the Veterinary landscape for over 10 years, are committed to raising the industry bar and we want you to be a part of our journey!
The clinic is well equipped and has a large team of experienced and supportive vets and nurses. This is a great opportunity for a nurse looking to utilise their skills and be a respected part of the team.
About your new role
- Delivering personalised and dedicated client care to all patients and owners
- Caring, handling and cleaning all animals
- Maintaining the overall hygiene of the practice, including surgical areas and equipment
- Undertaking general nursing tasks, including pre and post-operative care, animal pathology and emergency and critical care
- Performing minor procedures when required
- Reception duties including being the first point of contact for clients, handling client enquiries in person and over the phone, scheduling appointments, managing client accounts, admitting and discharging patients.
About your skills and your experience
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing desirable but not essential
- 2 years of experience
- Excellent animal handling skills
- An extensive knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing procedures
- Good organisational, communication and customer service skills
- Flexible and adaptable within a team environment
- Knowledge of RX Works ideal but not essential
We offer
- A permanent part-time role with variety
- An interesting role as well as a dynamic and supportive team environment
- Commitment to your career development through access to continued education, ongoing mentorship and regular performance reviews
- Access to a support network of like-minded professionals
- Above award remuneration and benefits package
If you would like to become part of the dynamic Greencross team, please email your application, including a cover letter and resume, outlining your suitability against the criteria above to Krystal Herbert, Practice Manager on krystal.herbert@greencross.com.au
Eclipse Park Veterinary Surgery, Highfields QLD (posted 23rd January)
NURSING POSITION AVAILABLE
EXPERIENCED or KEEN AS MUSTARD
FULL TIME OR PART TIME
HIGHFIELDS (NEAR TOOWOOMBA)
PAY $50,000-$59,999 FT OR COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE / NEGOTIABLE
Come and join our wonderful nursing team. They’re a great bunch, and extremely dedicated to client experience and patient outcomes, as well as supporting each other and their vets.
We are proud members of Veterinarians for Climate Action and part of the Climate Care Program improving our hospital sustainability.
We are also well on the way to Stress Free accreditation.
We want our nurses and vets to flourish and love what they are doing, to feel safe and have fun at work. We continue to invest in leadership courses and training and we place a great deal of importance on practice culture and accountability.
We’d love you to have a great attitude, positive disposition, be reliable, energetic and efficient. We'd also like you to possess a high level of accountability, emotional intelligence and attention to detail which is critical to the role.
A veterinary surgery is a challenging place to work but a connection to your purpose and meaning, your why you do what you do, will help it to be an exciting and fulfilling position.
We want a positive can-do nurse who wants to be part of a small team, committed to a better life for animals and their people.
You will be part of a team of great people, great clients and great pets.
Please send your cover letter, CV and enquiries to Jane Sharp at eclipse.park.vet@gmail.com.
http://www.highfieldsvet.com.au
https://www.facebook.com/Eclipse-Park-Vet-Surgery
19 Eclipse Court
Highfields
Qld, 4352
0746987309
Southside Veterinary Surgery, Cairns (posted 20th January)
💫Veterinary Nurse
💫Small animal clinic
💫Cairns - Far North Queensland
💫Full time or Part Time
🏡 Southside Veterinary Surgery – Cairns. We are a vibrant, fast-paced clinic located in Cairns seeking a Cert IV Qualified Veterinary Nurse to join our team. Our clinic values are moulded around providing gold standard patient and client care, whilst ensuring our staff have opportunities to learn, grow and achieve.
About Us:
Over the last 22 years, Southside Vet Surgery has been providing collaborative & modern medicine to the families of Cairns. In that time, we’ve helped thousands of our clients’ cats & dogs, local wildlife and other exotic species. Being so strongly integrated with our local community is important to us and our clients.
Our team is made up of 6 vets and 11 nurses from all different walks of life. We have a strong and warm clinic culture, where everyone is on the same team. We support each other, work together to achieve group & personal goals, and lift each other up on days that are harder than the rest. Our team, along with our beautiful patients are the heart and soul of our clinic.
The clinic is purpose built with:
- 4 consultation rooms, one specific for cats as we are a ‘Gold Accredited Cat Friendly Clinic’
- Separate dog & cat friendly wards
- In house diagnostics including pathology & imaging
- Spacious prep & examination floor, adjacent to the sterile surgical theatre
- Spacious isolation ward
Each day at the clinic is different with a variety of services on offer including:
- Vaccination & routine consultations
- Wide range of surgical procedures
- Dentistry
- Orthopaedics
- Radiology
- Ultrasonography
- Grooming
- Nutritional Advice
- Clinical Pathology
About You:
We are looking for a Cert IV Qualified Nurse that is motivated, organised & efficient. The successful candidate would possess the follow skills:
- Attention to detail
- Take pride in your work, no matter how big or small the task
- Team player, whilst also holding the initiative to work independently
- Surgical & critical care experience is desired
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
To be considered for this position, applicants must have:
- Completed a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
- A minimum of 1 year, full-time experience as a qualified nurse
Attributes of the position:
- Generous above award wages
- Flexible working days with a guaranteed RDO each week
- 4–5-week (approx.) weekend rotation
- Opportunity for continued learning through being part of a variety of medical & surgical cases alongside our veterinarians
- Clinic subscriptions to multiple professional development providers
- Abundance of snacks to get you through the day
- A caring and supportive team
If you think you fit the criteria, we’d love to hear from you!
Please forward your resume to info@southsidevetsurgery.com.au😊
North Coast Veterinary Specialist & Referral Centre, Sunshine Coast (posted 20th January) Senior Medicine Nurse
Full Time Senior Medicine Nurse
Looking to make a difference in a business that prioritises gold standard patient care and support to their staff?
We want you to be a part of our team!
- Join a dynamic and thriving medicine department with a positive empowerment culture
- Rewarding position with a team that acknowledges great work
- Full Time Position
As a collective we pride ourselves and strive for a cohesive team environment. We are here to provide not only the best possible care for our patients and clients but a workplace that provides support, encourages growth, and encompasses a team value ensuring each member of staff knows their value to the team.
We are currently seeking a Senior Medicine Nurse to join our Team.
We are looking for an experienced, compassionate, team player with a professional manner, a strong work ethic and high emotional intelligence to join our already amazing medicine department. The ideal candidate will join a team of experienced and committed nurses to maintain the well running and exceptional patient care of our patients in the department.
Job duties include:
- All general nursing duties inclusive of being efficient and confident in phlebotomy, induction, and intubation.
- Management of hospitalised patients.
- Monitoring Anaesthesia for procedures and or surgery
- Training and support to studying nurses.
- Working closely with our Surgery, Ward and ECC departments, and management members.
About You:
- Minimum 4 years nursing experience in a busy general practice
- Minimum Certificate IV in veterinary nursing, BAppSc (Veterinary Technology) degree or UK RVN equivalent
- Excellent communication skills
- Be able to communicate effectively in extreme situations with empathy, and calmness
- Ability to multitask under pressure
- Problem solving skills and proactiveness
- Attention to detail
- Compassionate and empathetic person
- Strong work ethic
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Desirable Attributes:
- Previous experience in a specialist clinic.
- Knowledge and experience in management or senior role
- Sound medical and surgical knowledge base inclusive of terminology
- Knowledge of Ezyvet, VetRadar and laboratory machines but not essential
What We Can Offer You:
- FT position @ $66kpa + Super
- Employee assistance program
- Continued Education allowance
How to Apply:
Please send through your CV and cover letter to Practice Manager, Elyse Martin at practicemanager@ncvs.net.au
We’re looking forward to meeting you.
Mt Gravatt Veterinary Clinic, Southern Brisbane (posted 20th January)
👩⚕ Veterinary Nurse – Part Time/Casual - Experience is Preferred, However All Applications Welcome. SOUTH BRISBANE ✨✨✨✨✨
💪Due to our ever-growing community and clinic, we are looking for an Experienced Qualified Veterinary Nurse to join our Team. We are a small animal clinic that primarily sees cats and dogs, we are passionate about all animals and have an exotics vet in clinic regularly.
We are a close-knit team who love and respect each other! Our culture is everything to us. We are passionate about gold standard patient and client care. We always endeavour to go above and beyond to give our clients and patients the best experience possible, just read our Google Reviews!
We are currently very excited that our extension and renovations are about to start. We can't wait to have more consult rooms, a brand new theatre, separate cat and dog wards plus much more!
About You:
- Fully Qualified Vet Nurse with a minimum of 2 year experience working in a vet clinic.
- Flexibility to work part-time or casually initially.
- Be passionate about providing the highest levels of patient and client care.
- We love Nurse Consultations and Team Consultations with the Vet, we hope you do it, don't worry if you haven't done this before - we will train you.
- Enjoy a rotating roster across surgical, reception and team consulting roles
- Be a team player who loves to have fun.
We Offer:
✅An interesting and varied role in a growing and supportive team environment.
✅A team of Veterinarians who trust you and teach you constantly.
✅Competitive wage in line with experience.
✅We have an amazing Leadership team, dedicated in helping to you grow and develop through access to continued education, ongoing mentorship, and regular performance reviews
✅Regular social events and networking opportunities.
If all this sounds like you, and you would like to become part of our growing team, please email your application, including a cover letter and resume to: Renee. We look forward to talking with you soon!
Email: mtgravattvet@gmail.com
JCUVet, Townsville (posted 20th January)
ECC NURSES (CASUAL AND PERMANENT)
JCUVet is the Clinical Small Animal Teaching Hospital for James Cook University in Townsville. We are looking to appoint casual and permanent ECC Veterinary Nurses or GP nurses who are ready to take the next step in their career.
We value our team and strive to develop them professionally but we also work equally as hard at our teamwork, culture and enjoyment of work. We encourage high levels of case engagement and will support you in learning advanced anaesthesia, ventilation, blood gas interpretation, placement and management of catheters and drains and advanced patient monitoring and care.
Shift rotations for casuals include a combination of evenings and weekends.
Full time roles include a combination of evenings, days, overnights and weekends, where we try and find a pattern which fits in with business and individual needs.
We feel you might fit right in if you:
- Love to offer advanced patient care in a friendly team environment
- Enjoy a high level of involvement in cases
- Thrive on learning and improving your skills and knowledge
These roles offer:
- Competitive hourly rates according to your skills and knowledge
- Shift patterns which allow you to recover and enjoy your time off
- Use of advanced medical equipment and facilities
- A fun and friendly team who encourages you to grow your skills
- CE Nursing allowance, access to Recover CPR training and the JCU library
- 5 weeks annual leave for full time and part time shift workers
- In-house training by our talented multi-disciplinary teams
- Encouragement and supported to register with a veterinary nursing body
- Life in an extraordinary part of Australia to explore outside of work
Learn more about JCUVet and hear from one of our ECC nurses in our videos:
Why JCU Vet great place to work for vet nurses? - YouTube
REFERRAL VETERINARY NURSE Emergency -Lotte Bogers - YouTube
This role will suit a range of veterinary nurses whether on a permanent or casual basis. If this sounds like your next move, we would love to hear from you. Please apply to:
Elizabeth Bertram
Clinical Support Manager
JCUVet
veterinarycareers@jcu.edu.au
Animal Welfare League Qld Ipswich Rehoming Centre, SW Brisbane (posted 19th January)
Veterinary Nurse- Surgery
Job No: AWLQ51 Location: West Ipswich
Join us and make a difference!
Are you looking for a rewarding career? Animal Welfare League Queensland (AWLQ) is currently looking for a part time or casual Veterinary Nurse to join our Ipswich Rehoming Centre! If you’re passionate about making a direct impact on animal welfare, we’d love to talk to you.
How you’ll impact our mission
Working in a Rehoming Centre, you will enjoy making a difference to the thousands of stray and homeless animals that come through our doors each year.
AWLQ promises to never euthanize a healthy, sociable or treatable animal in our care, this means we treat a wide variety of conditions on top of routine surgeries and procedures. Our team also gets to see animals they care for adopted in to new loving homes.
About the role
You will be joining a small team who work hard but always have time for a laugh. There aren’t many quiet days due to the high number of animals needing AWLQ’s help, but on the flip side there’s no weekend work and very little after-hours.
The whole Rehoming Centre works as a team and you will work one-on-one with your vet to facilitate the efficient flow of animals through the clinic so they can go on to find their furever homes. Your “clients” are the amazing foster carers who take our animals into their homes to provide treatment and a loving home environment while they recover from illness or wait for surgery.
This role is focused on surgery shifts, so surgery is your passion. You will assist your Vet with a variety of procedures from standard desexing including large dog spays, early age desexing, dentals, x-rays, to entropian, cherry eye, amputations, soft tissue, plus additional surgeries
You will liaise with multiple staff, departments on a daily basis so strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to multi-task are a must. You will have excellent time management and will complete your tasks with a strong attention to detail. You will be a team player and able to be flexible to the changing needs each work day presents.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare animals for surgery, monitor anaesthesia
- Prepare medications, communicate treatment plans to foster carers and shelter staff
- Assist in managing the clinic appointment calendar and surgery schedules
- Document all relevant health, treatment and behaviour information
- Assist veterinarians with radiology, dental radiology, and ultrasound procedures
- Perform and record pathology procedures
- Assist with basic daily animal care & cleaning processes
- Maintain clinic hygiene in accordance with policies & procedures & WHS requirements
- Knowledge, understanding and empathy for community animal health and welfare issues
What are the minimum requirements for this position?
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or recognised equivalent
- Ideally 3+ years' vet nursing experience
- Strong anaesthetic monitoring skills
- Excellent animal handling skills, experience with anxious animals in the clinic environment
- Experience in a busy, fast-paced work environment
- Good computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite
- Previous experience in a shelter/rescue environment will be highly regarded
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
- Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- Ability to manage your own time effectively and respectful of the time of others
- Completes tasks thoroughly with strong attention to detail within deadlines
- Versatility, flexibility and positivity
Who are we?
Founded in 1959, AWLQ has become a trusted leader in animal welfare. We provide a safe haven and second chance for close to 10,000 stray and homeless animals every year. To each one of these animals we welcome through our doors, a promise is made – to never euthanise a healthy, sociable, or treatable animal in our care. We work tirelessly every day to maintain this promise.
In addition to our shelter work, we are committed to keeping pets and people together by providing lifesaving support and resources to people in need with companion animals. We are known for our grassroots and innovative community-based animal welfare work including our community vet clinics, Getting to Zero, Golden Hearts Seniors’ Support Program and the National Desexing Network.
Why should you join us?
At AWLQ we offer competitive pay and benefits, including access to an independent Employee Assistance Program, retail discounts, vet discounts. Most importantly, every day you’ll play an instrumental role in our lifesaving work.
Our mission is to unleash the potential in every team, and we know that teams perform best when they have passion. We are committed to building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do meaningful work and is recognised for their efforts.
About Us
AWLQ is one of Queensland’s most dynamic and best-loved charities. Our organisation is the leader in the zero euthanasia movement nationally and is considered a national leader in animal welfare. AWLQ locally provides a safe haven for close to 10,000 stray and homeless animals each year, while also assisting other communities in saving homeless animals.
In addition to our shelter work, we are committed to keeping pets and people together by providing lifesaving support and resources to people in need with companion animals. We are known for our grassroots and innovative community-based animal welfare work including our community vet clinics, Getting to Zero, Golden Hearts Seniors’ Support Program and the National Desexing Network.
Click here to apply.
Animal Welfare League Qld Gold Coast Vet Clinic, Coombabah (posted 19th January)
Administration Assistant and Trainee Nurse
Job No: AWLQ50
Location: Coombabah
Join us and make a difference!
Are you looking for a rewarding career? Animal Welfare League Queensland (AWLQ) is currently looking for a part-time Admin assistant and Trainee Nurse to join our Gold Coast Animal Rehoming Centre! If you’re passionate about making a direct impact on animal welfare, we’d love to talk to you.
How you’ll impact our mission
Working in a Rehoming Centre, you will enjoy making a difference to the thousands of stray and homeless animals that come through our doors each year.
AWLQ promises to never euthanize a healthy, sociable or treatable animal in our care, this means we treat a wide variety of conditions on top of routine surgeries and procedures. Our team also gets to see animals they care for adopted in to new loving homes.
About the Role
You will be joining a small team who work hard but always have time for a laugh. There aren’t many quiet days due to the high number of animals needing AWLQ’s help, but on the flip side there’s no weekend work and very little after-hours.
The whole Rehoming Centre works as a team and you will work with us to facilitate the efficient flow of animals through the clinic so they can go on to find their furever homes. Your “clients” are the amazing foster carers who take our animals into their homes to provide treatment and a loving home environment while they recover from illness or wait for surgery.
You will liaise with multiple staff and departments on a daily basis so strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to multi-task are a must. You will have excellent time management and will complete your tasks with a strong attention to detail. You will be a team player and able to be flexible to the changing needs each work day presents.
This role is ideal for someone who is currently completing their Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing who wants hands on experience in a busy clinic. You will be assisting with reception duties including scheduling, client communications, updating records, and daily animal care including hygiene, monitoring patients and administering medications.
You will also have the opportunity to complete paid and volunteer training opportunities in both our Rehoming and Community Vet Clinics to meet the requirements of your Cert IV Nursing qualification.
Key responsibilities
- Data entry, updating animal files, scheduling and reception duties
- Providing strong customer service
- Communication with multiple staff and departments
- Assist with basic daily animal care & cleaning processes
- Sterilising and maintaining Veterinary equipment
- Administering medications and following animal treatment plans
- Following disease prevention and management processes
- Participating in further training and education
- Maintain clinic hygiene in accordance with policies & procedures & WHS requirements
- Knowledge, understanding and empathy for community animal health and welfare issues
- What are the minimum requirements for this position?
- 2 years’ experience in the animal industry in a similar capacity, ideally in a Veterinary Clinic
- Experience working with dogs, cats highly regarded
- Ability to handle strong dogs and nervous cats
- Good computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite
- Completing or registered in Cert III of IV in Veterinary Nursing
- Experience in a busy, fast-paced work environment
- Flexible availability including weekends and public holidays.
- National police Clearance certificate
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
- Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- Ability to manage your own time effectively and respectful of the time of others
- Completes tasks thoroughly with strong attention to detail within deadlines
- Versatility, flexibility and positivity
Who are we?
Founded in 1959, AWLQ has become a trusted leader in animal welfare. We provide a safe haven and second chance for close to 10,000 stray and homeless animals every year. To each one of these animals we welcome through our doors, a promise is made – to never euthanise a healthy, sociable, or treatable animal in our care. We work tirelessly every day to maintain this promise.
In addition to our shelter work, we are committed to keeping pets and people together by providing lifesaving support and resources to people in need with companion animals. We are known for our grassroots and innovative community-based animal welfare work including our community vet clinics, Getting to Zero, Golden Hearts Seniors’ Support Program and the National Desexing Network.
Why should you join us?
At AWLQ we offer competitive pay and benefits, including access to an independent Employee Assistance Program, retail discounts, vet discounts. Most importantly, every day you’ll play an instrumental role in our lifesaving work.
Our mission is to unleash the potential in every team, and we know that teams perform best when they have passion. We are committed to building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do meaningful work and is recognised for their efforts.
Equity
Diversity and inclusion are the principles guiding how we build our teams, cultivate our leaders and build a culture of belonging where differences are valued.
Join us and make a difference!
Are you looking for a rewarding career? We value our people and the skills, experience, passion, and engagement they bring to the Gold Coast Rehoming Centre. If you’re passionate about making a direct impact on animal welfare, we’d love to talk to you.
About Us
AWLQ is one of Queensland’s most dynamic and best-loved charities. Our organisation is the leader in the zero euthanasia movement nationally and is considered a national leader in animal welfare. AWLQ locally provides a safe haven for close to 10,000 stray and homeless animals each year, while also assisting other communities in saving homeless animals.
In addition to our shelter work, we are committed to keeping pets and people together by providing lifesaving support and resources to people in need with companion animals. We are known for our grassroots and innovative community-based animal welfare work including our community vet clinics, Getting to Zero, Golden Hearts Seniors’ Support Program and the National Desexing Network.
Click here to apply.
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