Casual Veterinary Nurse – Harbour City

Apiam Animal Health; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts for pets

Employee Assistance Program

Career opportunities within Apiam

Job summary

Harbour City Veterinary Surgery in Gladstone, QLD, is seeking an experienced Veterinary Nurse to join our busy team in a casual role, approximately 30 hours per week. The position offers a pathway to permanent employment for the right candidate and a chance to work in a supportive rural clinic.

As part of our nursing team, you’ll cover hospital and surgical nursing, anaesthesia, sample collection, radiology, and daily patient management, with opportunities to mentor colleagues and engage across

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or Veterinary Technology degree preferred.
• At least 2 years of veterinary nursing experience.
• Strong surgical and anaesthesia nursing skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Willingness to mentor and support colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Anaesthetic monitoring and patient care.
• Pre- and post-operative nursing.
• Collecting and processing blood and urine samples using IDEXX equipment.
• Radiology.
• Administering medications and treatments.
• Patient admissions and discharges.
• Assisting with cleaning and reception duties as required.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Surgical nursing

Anaesthesia nursing

Casual work flexibility

Education

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Veterinary Technology degree (preferred)

Tools

IDEXX equipment

Job description

Harbour City Veterinary Surgery | Gladstone, QLD

Harbour City Veterinary Surgery is a busy, well-established small animal practice located in coastal Central Queensland. We’re looking for an experienced Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly team in a casual position, working approximately 30 hours per week.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a capable nurse who enjoys a varied role, thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment, and is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care. For the right candidate, there may be an opportunity for this position to transition into a permanent ongoing role.

About the Role

As a valued member of our nursing team, you’ll be involved in all aspects of hospital and surgical nursing, including:

• Anaesthetic monitoring and patient care
• Pre and post-operative nursing
• Collecting and processing blood and urine samples using IDEXX equipment
• Radiology
• Administering medications and treatments
• Patient admissions and discharges
• Assisting with cleaning and reception duties as required

Our after-hours roster is shared across the team and supported by Vetriage, helping to filter calls and manage client bookings, ensuring a sustainable approach to on‑call work.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is confident, motivated and enjoys being part of a collaborative team in a busy rural clinic.

Ideally, you’ll have:

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or a Veterinary Technology degree (preferred)
• At least 2 years’ veterinary nursing experience
• Strong surgical and anaesthesia nursing skills
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities
• A positive attitude and commitment to a supportive workplace culture
• A willingness to mentor and support colleagues

Don’t tick every box? If you’re enthusiastic, eager to learn and believe you’d be a great addition to our team, we’d still love to hear from you.

Why Join Harbour City Veterinary Surgery?

• Supportive and welcoming team environment
• Potential pathway to a permanent position
• Generous staff discounts for your own pets
• Access to discounts across retail, travel, health and fitness providers
• Employee Assistance Program offering free confidential counselling for you and your immediate family
• Career opportunities and support through the wider Apiam Animal Health network

Location:

Gladstone Central, Queensland

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