Core Veterinary Nurse (ICU)

Animal Emergency Australia; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 38,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Ongoing learning & development

National network career pathways

Job summary

Pet ICU Underwood is seeking an experienced Part-Time Core Pet ICU Veterinary Nurse to support delivery of exceptional care to critically ill patients in a collaborative environment.

Join a dedicated ICU team, gain ongoing learning and development opportunities, and advance your career while working with ECC veterinarians. The roster offers 40 hours per fortnight with varied shifts and some weekends/public holidays.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or BVetTech required.
• Minimum 2 years ICU/ECC experience.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to ICU and emergency patients
• Monitor complex cases and provide ongoing patient assessment
• Administer medications and treatments per hospital protocols
• Care for critically ill patients and assist with advanced procedures
• Communicate effectively with clients and the veterinary team
• Provide clinical leadership and mentor junior nurses
• Maintain ICU infection control standards

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Calm under pressure

Education

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Bachelor of Veterinary Technology

Job description

• Leadership role with ongoing training, mentoring and career development
• Take your career to the next level with cutting-edge critical care vet nursing
• Supportive team culture focused on exceptional patient care

• Leadership role with ongoing training, mentoring and career development
• Take your career to the next level with cutting-edge critical care vet nursing
• Supportive team culture focused on exceptional patient care

Step into a rewarding critical care nursing role with one of Australia's dedicated veterinary ICU teams. Pet ICU Underwood is looking for an experienced Part-Time Core Pet ICU Veterinary Nurse to support the delivery of exceptional care to critically ill patients in a highly collaborative environment.

This is an opportunity to level up your careers and work with advanced critical care cases while working alongside experienced ECC veterinarians and nurses.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to ICU and emergency patients
• Monitor complex cases and provide ongoing patient assessment
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with hospital protocols
• Care for critically unwell patients and perform or assist with advanced nursing procedures, including transfusions,ventilation andcardiopulmonary care
• Communicate effectively with clients and the veterinary team
• Provide strong clinical leadership during shifts, supporting and mentoring junior nurses while fostering a collaborative and positive team environment
• Champion exceptional patient care through teamwork, communication and adherence to ICU best practices
• Maintain excellent standards of cleanliness and infection control

What We're Looking For

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or Bachelor of Veterinary Technology
• Minimum 2 years' experience in ICU, ECC or a similar critical care environment
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to remain calm and effective in a busy clinical setting
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
• Strong leadership skills with a team-first approach and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional patient outcomes
• ECC qualifications, Elevate ECC participation, or additional critical care training will be highly regarded but are not essential

The Roster

• Part-time position with 40 hours per fortnight, with opportunities to pick up additional shifts
• GREAT ROSTER! 14 shifts across a 4-week roster with rotating starts at 5:00am, 1:00pm and 9:00pm
• Includes some weekends and public holidays

Why Join Pet ICU?

• Work with a dedicated ICU team managing complex and rewarding cases
• Access ongoing learning, mentoring and development opportunities
• Be part of a supportive and collaborative culture
• Career pathways across Animal Emergency Australia's national network
• Competitive pay, penalties and employee benefits

If you are passionate about critical care nursing, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to be part of a team committed to delivering exceptional patient care, we'd love to hear from you.