Senior Veterinary Nurse

VetPartners Australia and New Zealand; Logan City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-award pay

Free training workshops

Team events

Discounts: fitness, insurance and well

Job summary

VetPartners Australia and New Zealand in Logan City is seeking an experienced Senior Vet Nurse to join our large modern vet hospital. The role covers surgery, hospital and nursing consultations with a rotating roster to advance skills.

You will provide high-level nursing care, lead junior nurses, and participate in anaesthesia, imaging, dental, soft tissue and orthopaedic care. Certificate IV Vet Nurse or BVetTech is required; Ezyvet/SmartFlow knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV Vet Nurse or BVetTech qualification.
• Knowledge of Ezyvet and SmartFlow advantageous.
• Proven rapport and communication skills with colleagues, clients and the community.
• Commitment to ongoing skill development and high standards of care.
• Ability to work a rotating roster and adapt to varied case load.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-level veterinary nursing care across all areas of the clinic.
• Lead and support junior nurses in their clinical development.
• Perform and oversee anaesthetic monitoring and surgical nursing.
• IV catheter placement, blood collection, and advanced patient care.
• Maintain accurate and thorough medical records.
• Ensure infection control and hospital cleanliness standards.
• Support client communication and education with professionalism and empathy.
• Assist in maintaining efficient clinic workflow and standards of care.

Skills

Anaesthesia

Surgical nursing

Client communication

Team leadership

Education

Certificate IV Vet Nurse

Bachelor of Veterinary Technology

Tools

Ezyvet

SmartFlow

Job description

Welcome to our large modern vet hospital and accredited Hospital of Excellence. We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Vet Nurse to join our high performing team.

Are you lookingfor flexible hoursin a GP hospital that empowers their senior nurses and invests in advancing their skills?

Our clients consider usto bethe bestvet and nursing teamin the area, providing the highest standards of careandservices to our community. Wehave four consults, 2 surgical suites, dental suite,fully equipped laboratory and pharmacy, separate dog and cat waiting areas and wards, large treatment room, IM3 radiology, ultrasound and more.

We have an interesting case loadacross our four veterinarians, promote excellentteamwork andcommunicationsincludingmorning and afternoon rounds and have a shared rotating roster across Surgery, Hospital, Procedures and Consulting.

We’re looking for anexceptional nurse who enjoys all aspects of surgery,hospital and nurse consulting, that isconfidentor emergingin Anaesthesia, Analgesia, Imaging,Dental,Soft Tissue, Orthopaedic, WoundManagement and Rehabilitation.

This opportunity may also suit an ECC nurse looking for a GP role with normal hours.

We pride ourselves on our stress-free environment with genuine care for our patients.If you’re looking for a compassionate andfunteam, check us out here onFacebook

About the Role

• Mon 8-4pm, Wed & Fri 8-6pm with ability to pick up more hours if desired
• Deliver high-level veterinary nursing care across all areas of the clinic
• Lead and support junior nurses in their clinical development
• Perform and oversee anaesthetic monitoring and surgical nursing
• IV catheter placement, blood collection, and advanced patient care
• Maintain accurate and thorough medical records
• Ensure strict adherence to infection control and hospital cleanliness standards
• Support client communication and education with professionalism and empathy
• Assist in maintaining efficient clinic workflow and standards of care

Qualifications and Experience

• Certificate IV Vet Nurse or Bachelor of Veterinary Technology
• Knowledge ofEzyvetandSmartflowwould be advantageous but not necessary
• Proven rapportand communicationskills with colleagues, clients and the community
• Findcareer fulfilment with us
• Aboveaward ratesrelative to experience
• Specialised skill development and educationavailable
• Access to free training workshops via our Veterinary Training Centre
• Enjoyteam member eventsthat foster great culture
• Discounts & BenefitsincludingFitness, Insurance and Wellbeing
• Work alongside afun,experienced team