Veterinary Nurse - Emergency

QVSG Pty Ltd; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD allowances

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Competitive remuneration based on经验

Job summary

QVS Pty Ltd’s Sunshine Coast Emergency Veterinary Nurse role focuses on delivering exceptional 24/7 care in ICU/HDU, triaging emergencies, and supporting a multidisciplinary team of specialists.

The role requires Cert IV veterinary nursing or a Bachelor in Veterinary Technology, with a minimum of 2 years of experience. Shifts include days, nights, and overnights; casual and part-time opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Cert IV veterinary nurse or Bachelor Veterinary Technology.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a qualified veterinary nurse.
• Ability to work a range of shifts including days, nights and overnights.
• Casual and part-time nursing opportunities available.

Responsibilities

• Triage and work ups for Pet Emergency.
• Monitor and assist with patient care for sickest patients.
• Support critical care vets in procedures.
• Deliver nursing care ensuring smooth workflow between departments.
• Utilise advanced diagnostic equipment in collaboration with the hospital team.

Skills

Emergency nursing

ICU care

Critical care support

Education

Cert IV veterinary nurse

Bachelor Veterinary Technology

Job description

About QVS and Pet ER:

Queensland Veterinary Specialist (QVS) is Australia’s longest established, privately owned 24/7 specialist group. We treat every pet as a cherished member of the family, ensuring they receive the highest standard of care. We have three Specialist and Emergency hospitals currently Stafford, North Lakes with our newest hospital in the beautiful Sunshine Coast. All our hospitals are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and veterinary technology to provide the very best in patient care. You will provide exceptional 24/7 care in a fast-paced, high-tech ICU environment, working collaboratively with our multidisciplinary team of specialists.

The Role

As an Emergency Veterinary Nurse at the Sunshine Coast, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional care to pets in critical situations. Your responsibilities will include triaging emergency cases, assisting with and organising procedures, and providing compassionate support across both emergency and general wards. Working closely with our team of specialists and clinicians, you’ll ensure seamless, high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

This role focuses on providing outstanding patient care across our ICU (intensive care unit) and HDU (high dependency unit). Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with triage and work ups for Pet Emergency
• Monitoring and assisting with patient care for our sickest patients
• Supporting critical care vets in procedures
• Delivering quality nursing care ensuring a smooth workflow between departments
• Utilising advanced diagnostic and medical equipment in collaboration with the wider hospital team.

What we offer our Veterinary Nurses

• A competitive remuneration package based on experience
• Annual CPD allowances for external courses, including webinars, workshops, and conferences.
• Healthy work life balance with access to our employee assistance programme (EAP).
• A values-driven, high-performance culture that results in a collaborative, enjoyable and supportive work environment.

Requirements of the Role

• Cert IV veterinary nurse or Bachelor Veterinary Technology
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a qualified veterinary nurse
• Ability to work a range of shifts including days, nights and overnights.
• We have 2 PT nursing opportunities available, casual also considered

What will make you stand out

• Experienced emergency and critical care nurses are highly encouraged to apply
• GP nurses looking to transition to emergency will be considered