Surgical Support Nurse for Veterinary Care

Brisbane Veterinary Specialist Centre; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Brisbane Veterinary Specialist Centre in Queensland is seeking a Veterinary Surgery Nurse Assistant to join our busy specialist and emergency team. The role focuses on preparing, maintaining and sterilising surgical areas and equipment, while supporting vets and nurses to deliver gold-standard care.

You will contribute to hygiene, infection control and efficient clinical operations, with opportunities to develop professionally in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of infection control and WHS principles.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Set up, clean, disinfect, pack down and maintain surgical areas and equipment including prep, theatre, autoclave room, imaging rooms (cleaning is core).
• Contribute to hygiene and cleanliness within hospital treatment areas.
• Ensure thorough cleaning, sterilisation and safe handling of surgical instruments per infection control protocols.
• Ensure surgical areas are fully restocked to support efficient operations.
• Complete tasks on Nurse Assistant and Infection Control Checklists.
• Assist with patient restraint for procedures under supervision.
• Adhere to governance and WHS policies and BVSC standards.

Skills

Infection control

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Resilience

Physical fitness

Education

Certificate II or III Animal Studies

Job description

Brisbane Veterinary Specialist Centre in Queensland is seeking a Veterinary Surgery Nurse Assistant to join our busy specialist and emergency team. The role focuses on preparing, maintaining and sterilising surgical areas and equipment, while supporting vets and nurses to deliver gold-standard care.

You will contribute to hygiene, infection control and efficient clinical operations, with opportunities to develop professionally in a collaborative environment.