Veterinary Nurse

BVSC; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

VNCA membership paid

Wellbeing support

Pet benefits

Employee discounts

Job summary

BVSC is Brisbane's leading specialist veterinary hospital, offering advanced care across surgery, internal medicine, oncology, emergency care and more. This role provides hands-on nursing across anaesthesia, oncology, internal medicine and hospital care, with opportunities to learn from experienced specialists.

We offer flexible contracts (full-time, part-time or casual), day shifts, and a supportive, collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent)
• Minimum 3 years vet nursing experience
• Strong clinical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to stay calm and organised in a busy environment
• Compassion for patients, clients and colleagues
• Specialist or emergency experience is highly regarded

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to hospitalised patients
• Assist with diagnostics, procedures and treatments
• Monitor patients before, during and after procedures
• Administer medications and treatments
• Support infection control and hospital hygiene
• Communicate professionally with clients and colleagues
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture

Skills

Clinical nursing

Communication

Calm under pressure

Infection control

Education

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Job description

Veterinary Nurse – Full-Time, Part-Time or Casual

Join Brisbane’s Leading Specialist Veterinary Hospital

Ready to take your nursing career to the next level?

At Brisbane Veterinary Specialist Centre (BVSC), we support, develop and train our people while delivering exceptional patient care. If you’re a passionate Veterinary Nurse who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you.

About BVSC

BVSC is one of Queensland’s premier specialist veterinary hospitals, providing advanced care across Surgery, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Emergency Care, Diagnostic Imaging and more.

The Opportunity

As a Veterinary Nurse, you’ll be part of a dynamic, supportive team working alongside experienced specialists and emergency clinicians. No two days are the same, with opportunities to build your skills across anaesthesia, oncology, internal medicine, hospital and emergency care.

You’ll be involved in a diverse range of cases, from routine procedures through to complex and critically ill patients, providing hands‑on nursing care, assisting with diagnostics and treatment plans, supporting anaesthesia and recovery, and delivering high-quality patient care throughout their hospital stay. This is a fantastic opportunity to expand your clinical skills and knowledge, work with a variety of challenging and rewarding cases, and learn from a highly experienced team.

Full‑time, part‑time and casual positions are available. Whatever suits your availability, we’re open to discussing flexible arrangements with the right candidate.

Day shifts only – full time over 4 days

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to hospitalised patients
• Assist with diagnostics, procedures and treatments
• Monitor patients before, during and after procedures
• Administer medications and treatments
• Support infection control and hospital hygiene
• Communicate professionally with clients and colleagues
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture

About You

You’ll bring:

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent)
• Minimum 3 years vet nursing experience
• Strong clinical skills and attention to detail
• The ability to stay calm and organised in a busy environment
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• Compassion for patients, clients and colleagues

Specialist or emergency experience is highly regarded .

Physical Requirements

This is a hands‑on role involving:

• Lifting, moving, transferring and repositioning animals of varying sizes and weights
• Handling and restraining large, painful, distressed or non‑ambulatory patients
• Performing CPR and assisting during clinical emergencies
• Standing, walking, bending, kneeling and reaching for extended periods
• Manual handling and use of required PPE

These requirements are inherent to the role. Reasonable adjustments will be considered where appropriate, provided the inherent requirements can continue to be safely performed.

Why BVSC?

• Specialist and emergency nursing experience
• Competitive salary and day shifts
• Ongoing training and professional development through dedicate nurse programs, face‑to‑face workshops and online training courses.
• Professional Memberships – we will pay for your professional membership with the VNCA
• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• Industry-leading equipment and facilities
• Everyday discounts & perks – access to savings on fuel, groceries, travel, entertainment, and more
• Pet Benefits – exclusive discounts on veterinary services and products for your own pets
• Health & wellbeing support – 24/7 EAP support with Sonder, Mental Health First Aid network, and wellbeing initiatives

Connected community – be part of a supportive network of veterinary professionals across ANZ