Senior Veterinary Nurse

Greater Springfield Veterinary; Queensland; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing professional development

Supportive team environment

Staff EAP

State‑of‑the‑art facilities

Carbon‑neutral practice initiatives

Job summary

Greater Springfield Veterinary is seeking a qualified Veterinary Nurse / Vet Tech for a 6‑month maternity leave contract with potential extension. The role offers exposure to anaesthesia, surgery, radiography, pathology and client education across three independent clinics near Brisbane.

You’ll support veterinarians, educate owners and contribute to a high‑quality care environment. Candidates should have Cert IV / Vet Tech or equivalent, strong nursing skills and a passion for animal welfare.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV, Vet Tech, or equivalent.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts between 7am and 9pm.
• Sound surgical, medical and practical nursing skills with at least 2 years hands-on industry experience.
• Commitment to animal welfare and to professional standards.
• Great interpersonal skills and high emotional maturity.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during examinations, surgeries, and procedures.
• Involve anaesthesia, surgical preparation and monitoring, radiography, pathology, catheter placement, blood collection, hospital patient care, emergency triage, dentistry, medication administration, client education and recovery nursing.
• Provide nurse consultations and educate pet owners on preventatives, post‑treatment care and medications.
• Collaborate with the veterinary team to ensure seamless patient care.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Certificate IV / Vet Tech

Tools

Ascend

Smartflow

VetCheck

IDEXX Machines

Job description

Veterinary Nurse / Vet Tech (6 month maternity leave contract), with the possibility to extend).

Work with Purpose –Warning – Joining us may result in never wanting to leave!

Join an award-winning group of three independent small animal hospitals in the Greater Springfield area, only 30 minutes from Brisbane.

At Greater Springfield Veterinary, we don’t offer ‘jobs’ – we offer long‑term careers in a place where people genuinely love to come to work. We’re looking for a qualified, clinically skilled, proactive veterinary nurse (Cert IV / Vet Tech or equivalent) who is passionate about pets, people, and our industry.

About The Role:

Your expertise, compassion, and attention to detail will be instrumental in supporting our veterinarians, providing education and support to pet owners, and ensuring the smooth functioning of our hospitals.

Our veterinary nurses are highly skilled and utilised across the full scope of clinical practice.

You will be actively involved in anaesthesia, surgical preparation and monitoring, radiography, pathology, catheter placement, blood collection, hospital patient care, emergency triage, dentistry, medication administration, client education, and recovery nursing.

One of our hospitals operates extended hours (open until 8pm), which means we see a significant number of urgent presentations alongside our regular general practice caseload. It gives our nurses exposure to a broad and interesting range of cases, without the overnight shifts that generally come with an ECC environment.

We don’t expect you to know everything (we’ll happily guide and support you). We do expect you to communicate, take responsibility for your work, ask for help when you need it and contribute positively to the team around you.

Collaborate with the veterinary team to ensure seamless patient care.

Proactively advocate for patients, using clinical judgement to support best‑practice care and positive outcomes.

Assist veterinarians during examinations, surgeries, and procedures.

Provide support to junior team members, building confidence and positive teamwork.

Conduct nurse consultations and provide education to pet owners about preventatives, post‑treatment care, and medications.

Continually uphold our core values and encourage other staff to do the same.

Certificate IV, Vet Tech, or equivalent.

Flexibility to work a variety of shifts between the hours of 7am and 9pm.

Sound surgical, medical, and practical nursing skills with at least 2 years of hands‑on industry experience.

A commitment to animal welfare and to the standards of our profession.

Great interpersonal skills and a high level of emotional maturity.

Proficiency in computer applications and software, experience with Ascend, Smartflow, VetCheck and IDEXX Machines is beneficial.

About Us:

Our motto, ‘Excellence with Heart’guides everything we do:

Thoughtful, evidence‑based medicine, supported by excellent facilities and ongoing education.

Strong, trusting relationshipswith the people and pets we care for, and with each other.

Outcomes thatbalance heart, practicality, and long‑term sustainability.

A workplace that supports people to perform at their best.

Our core values set the standards for our behaviour, our service to pets and their guardians, and our treatment of one another.

Many of our team have been with us long‑term (some for more than 15 years!), which speaks to our culture – and we protect it fiercely.

We are an ‘Employer of Choice’ accredited practice– recognisingexcellence in leadership.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

A positive, supportive, and collaborative team environment.

Staff EAP and a dedicated and trustworthy in‑house wellness team.

State‑of‑the‑art facilities and equipment to enhance your nursing skills.

Regular team appreciation initiatives.

And:

Purpose Beyond the Consult Room. GS Vets promotes a culture of generosity, curiosity, and long‑term thinking.We’reproudly home to Queensland’s first accredited carbon‑neutral veterinary practice and donate 1% of turnover to environmental initiatives.