Veterinary Nurse Assistant

VetPartners Australia and New Zealand; City of Moreton Bay; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team culture

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

A leading veterinary care provider in Queensland is looking for a Veterinary Surgery Nurse Assistant to join their team. The role focuses on maintaining surgical areas, ensuring cleanliness, and supporting efficient clinical operations. Candidates should have a certificate in Animal Studies, strong communication, and time management skills. This full-time position entails working 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday, in a dynamic environment dedicated to high-quality animal care.

Qualifications

• Must be able to adapt quickly to a dynamic and high-pressure environment.
• Understand infection control, workplace health and safety principles.
• Complete physical tasks associated with the role.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all surgical areas and equipment including cleaning and disinfecting.
• Support hygiene upkeep in hospital treatment areas.
• Assist with patient restraint under supervision as needed.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Time management

Resilience

Attention to detail

Education

Certificate II or III Animal Studies

Job description

WANT TO KICK START A CAREER IN SPECIALTY ANIMAL CARE?

The Position

Veterinary Surgery Nurse Assistant - Full-Time

Reporting to the Surgery Coordinator– you will work alongside our amazing vets and nurses to deliver gold standard care with compassion.

About Us

Brisbane Veterinary Specialist Centre is a leader in veterinary care, offering a purpose-built facility that provides exceptional specialist and emergency services. Our team is dedicated to delivering gold-standard care in a supportive, compassionate, and collaborative environment. With a diverse range of services including internal medicine, surgery, oncology, and more, we work together seamlessly to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients.

For information about who we are and what we do, please check our website http://www.bvsc.com.au/

The Role

• Set up, clean, disinfect, pack down and maintain all surgical areas and equipment including prep, theatre, autoclave room, imaging rooms. (cleaning is the core focus of this role)
• Contributing to the upkeep of hygiene and cleanliness within the hospital treatment areas.
• Ensure the thorough cleaning, sterilisation and safe handling of surgical instruments in accordance to infection control protocols and industry standards
• Ensure surgical areas are fully restocked and maintained to support efficient clinical operations
• Complete tasks on the Nurse Assistant Checklist and Infection Control Checklists in a timely and proficient manner
• Occasionally assist with patient restraint for procedures (under supervision) as required
• Understand and adhere to BVSC’s governance and WHS policies to ensure tasks are completed in accordance with BVSC’s high standards of care and safety.
• Working 38 hours per week worked over 5 days: Monday – Friday 7am – 3pm

About You

We are looking for someone who enjoys being physically active and can work efficiently both independently and within a team. You should be proactive, detail-focused, and able to juggle multiple tasks.

• Energetic, motivated, reliable
• Genuine dedication to learning and further professional development
• Must demonstrate resilience and the ability to adapt quickly to a fast-paced, dynamic, and high-pressure environment.
• A solid understanding of infection control, workplace health and safety principles, and safe manual handling
• Strong time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
• Must be able to complete physical requirements of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Flexibility and a willingness to take on a variety of tasks
• Must have Certificate II or III Animal Studies.
• Prior experience in veterinary setting is an advantage

Why Work With Us?

At BVSC + The Animal Hospital, we value our team members and their contributions to the success of our hospital. You will be part of a culture built on our core values: Compassion, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, and Innovation.

How to Apply

BVSC is an equal opportunity employer and recognises that diversity is crucial to our success. If this role sounds like you, then please apply online by sending your resume.