Veterinary Nurse

Bohle Veterinary Surgery; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual CPD allowance

In-house training

Rostered CPD time

Job summary

Bohle Veterinary Surgery in Deeragun, Townsville QLD, is seeking a Veterinary Nurse for a permanent part-time role, 30–38 hours per week. Weekday shifts 8 am–6 pm, shared Saturday mornings until 12 pm. You will perform varied nursing across surgery, anaesthesia, hospital care, diagnostics, nurse consultations and reception.

We offer a supportive team, ongoing professional development, and a positive workplace where your voice is valued. Australian working rights are essential.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, or be close to completion.
• At least one year of veterinary nursing experience.
• Confidence with anaesthetic monitoring, surgical assistance, blood collection, laboratory work, hospital nursing and reception.
• Good communication, organisation and attention to detail.
• A positive attitude and willingness to share knowledge and support your colleagues.
• Australian working rights are essential.

Responsibilities

• Varied hands-on nursing across surgery, anaesthesia, hospital care, diagnostics, nurse consultations and reception.
• Opportunities to develop your clinical skills and knowledge in a supportive environment.

Job description

Veterinary Nurse | Permanent Part-Time | Townsville

Bohle Veterinary Surgery | Deeragun, Townsville QLD

$30–$35 per hour | 30–38 hours per week

A workplace where we value your skills!

Are you a Veterinary Nurse looking for a supportive team, approachable management and genuine opportunities to grow?

At Bohle Veterinary Surgery, we're looking for a motivated Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly, independently owned small animal practice in Deeragun.

We know great nurses make a real difference. That's why we value your skills, welcome your ideas and invest in your professional development. You'll work alongside an experienced team in a varied general practice role where your contribution matters.

Why join our team?

Supportive management: Actively involved, approachable and knowledgeable management to support your development and career goals.

Professional development: Annual CPD allowance, rostered in-clinic CPD time each month, frequent in-house training and standards-of-care discussions.

Professional memberships: Paid Vet Education, Proskills and Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) memberships.

Teamwork: A friendly, close-knit team that values collaboration, open communication and a positive workplace.

Worklife balance: Saturday mornings shared across the nursing team and a dedicated day off a week for a 38hr roster.

Your voice matters: We welcome new ideas and encourage you to contribute to improving patient care and clinic processes.

Take a break: We believe breaks are important so prioritise tea and lunch breaks for the whole team to help keep your energy up throughout the day. Our clinic is set on 1 ½ acres with decks, airconditioned house and an inground swimming pool that all staff are welcome to use on their breaks.

About the role

Permanent part‑time position, approximately 30–38 hours per week.

Weekday shifts between 8 am and 6 pm, plus shared Saturday mornings until 12 pm.

Varied hands‑on nursing across surgery, anaesthesia, hospital care, diagnostics, nurse consultations and reception.

Opportunities to develop your clinical skills and knowledge in a supportive environment.

Hours and availability are negotiable with the right applicant.

About you

We're looking for someone who is passionate about patient care, enjoys working in a team and wants to keep learning.

You’ll ideally have:

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, or be close to completion.

At least one year of veterinary nursing experience.

Confidence with anaesthetic monitoring, surgical assistance, blood collection, laboratory work, hospital nursing and reception.

Good communication, organisation and attention to detail.

A positive attitude and willingness to share knowledge and support your colleagues.

Australian working rights are essential.

Ready to join a team that values you?

At Bohle Veterinary Surgery, we believe in supporting our nurses, recognising their skills and helping them grow. If you're looking for a clinic where you can make a difference and feel appreciated for what you bring, we'd love to hear from you.