Full-Time Veterinary Nurse - Surgery & Patient Care

VetPartners; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real career pathways

VNCA membership paid

Health & wellbeing support

Everyday discounts & perks

Pet benefits

Connected community

Job summary

Everton Park Vet Surgery in Brisbane is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Veterinary Nurse to join a supportive, friendly and progressive veterinary practice. You will work closely with veterinarians, assisting with surgery and anaesthesia, and provide high-quality nursing care to hospitalised patients.

To succeed, you must hold a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, be comfortable working sole charge when required, and be committed to ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Hold a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent).
• Demonstrate genuine passion for veterinary nursing and patient care.
• Confident working sole charge when required.
• Comfortable assisting with surgery, anaesthesia and patient recovery.
• Able to work independently while also being a strong team player.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to hospitalised patients.
• Assist veterinarians with consultations, procedures and surgery.
• Assist with surgical procedures and anaesthesia.
• Anaesthetic monitoring and patient recovery.
• Surgical preparation and patient monitoring.
• Dental assisting and in-house laboratory work.
• Patient admissions and discharges; medication preparation and administration.
• Maintain accurate patient records and infection control standards.

Skills

Surgical assistance

Anaesthesia monitoring

Communication

In-house lab work

Record keeping

Education

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Tools

Surgical instruments

Dental instruments

Job description

Everton Park Vet Surgery in Brisbane is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Veterinary Nurse to join a supportive, friendly and progressive veterinary practice. You will work closely with veterinarians, assisting with surgery and anaesthesia, and provide high-quality nursing care to hospitalised patients.

To succeed, you must hold a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, be comfortable working sole charge when required, and be committed to ongoing professional development.