Veterinary Nurse

Palmwoods Veterinary Clinic; Palmwoods; On-site; AUD 46,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

Palmwoods Veterinary Clinic is seeking a casual veterinary nurse for 30-40 hours per week with shifts Monday to Saturday to support a busy, friendly practice on the Sunshine Coast. You will engage in a broad range of nursing duties across small and large animal patients and collaborate closely with the veterinary team.

The role involves assisting with consultations and procedures, surgical and dental nursing, anaesthetic monitoring, radiography, pathology, and client education in a supportive

Qualifications

• Must hold a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or Bachelor of Veterinary Technology.
• Strong animal handling and welfare focus required.
• Excellent communication with staff and clients is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with consultations and procedures.
• Provide surgical and dental nursing and anaesthetic monitoring.
• Handle and restrain animals as needed during treatment.

Skills

Animal handling

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Independence

Education

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Bachelor of Veterinary Technology

Job description

Palmwoods Veterinary Clinic – Palmwoods QLD

This is a casual position (30-40 hours per week) with shifts available Monday–Saturday, offering flexibility to suit the right applicant. You will be involved in a broad range of veterinary nursing duties across small and large animal patients.

Key responsibilities

• Assisting veterinarians with consultations and procedures
• Surgical and dental nursing and anaesthetic monitoring
• Animal handling and restraint
• Pathology and laboratory work
• Radiography
• Medication preparation and administration
• Maintaining a clean and organized clinical environment
• Client communication and education
• General day-to-day veterinary nursing duties

About you

• Holds a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or Bachelor of Veterinary Technology
• Genuine passion for animal care and welfare
• Confident handling animals for veterinary treatment
• Can communicate well with staff and clients
• Reliable, organized and able to work independently
• Can manage time and prioritise tasks well
• Works well as part of a close-knit team
• Positive and professional attitude
• Compassionate towards both patients and their owners
• Willing to get involved in all aspects of veterinary nursing and day to day clinic tasks

About us

Palmwoods Vet Clinic is a friendly, family-oriented veterinary practice located on the beautiful Sunshine Coast QLD.