Veterinary Nurse - Equine

The University of Queensland; Lockyer Valley Regional; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

On-campus childcare

Parental leave support

17% super contributions

Career development opportunities

Study for Staff program

Discount on UQ VETS services

Access to UQ Sport facility

Job summary

The University of Queensland VETS Equine Specialist Hospital offers a Day-Position role within a 24-hour facility, providing nursing and technical services to hospitalised equine patients while supporting student education. Working with veterinarians, specialists and support staff, you will develop skills across multiple clinical areas and contribute to high-quality patient care.

Base salary ranges from $79,096 to $83,863 plus 17% super (HEW Level 4).

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level veterinary nursing qualifications with relevant nursing experience.
• Experience in a rostered hospital team seven days a week.
• Ability to maintain high standards of veterinary nursing and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor and treat equine patients in intensive care and hospital wards.
• Provide skilled technical assistance to veterinary staff for diagnostic imaging and procedures.
• Maintain instruments and equipment, manage pharmacy inventory, and support client service.
• Provide clinical training and teaching support to students and liaise with vets, specialists and clients.

Skills

Nursing

Team collaboration

Clinical teaching

Education

Bachelor of Veterinary Technology

Bachelor of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Tools

Radiography

Computed Tomography

Scintigraphy

MRI

Clinical pathology

Job description

About This Opportunity

UQ VETS. Full-time (100%), fixed-term position through to 4 September 2027. Base salary will be in the range $79,096 to $83,863 + 17% super (HEW Level 4). Join our Gatton Campus community and take a virtual tour.

Join the collaborative team at the UQ VETS Equine Specialist Hospital, where you will provide high-quality nursing and technical services for hospitalised equine patients while supporting the clinical education of veterinary and veterinary technology students. Working alongside veterinarians, veterinary specialists and support colleagues in an advanced clinical environment, you will contribute to exceptional patient care and help create meaningful change for animals, clients and the next generation of veterinary professionals. As a Day-Position role within our 24-hour facility, you will be exposed to a broad range of cases and have opportunities to develop your skills across multiple specialty areas. Your take-home salary will reflect the specific terms of your roster.

Key responsibilities

• Assess, monitor and treat equine patients in intensive care, isolation and hospital wards, while maintaining excellent standards of husbandry and professional nursing care.
• Provide skilled technical assistance to veterinary specialists and staff, including support for radiography, computed tomography, scintigraphy, magnetic resonance imaging and relevant diagnostic clinical pathology procedures.
• Maintain specialised instruments and equipment, assist with pharmacy inventory, and deliver responsive administrative, reception and client service support.
• Provide clinical training and teaching support for veterinary and veterinary technology students, while liaising confidently with veterinarians, specialists, colleagues and clients about patient treatment and care.

About UQ VETS

A career at UQ VETS means making a difference to not only the lives of the people and animals in your care, but also the next generation of vets and vet technicians. At UQ VETS, we offer the opportunity to build a dynamic career through structured development programs and access to industry leaders. Instead of solely concentrating on meeting caseload benchmarks or revenue targets, your priorities lie in creating an impact, establishing a lasting impression on the field, and conducting work that brings about positive changes in the lives of animals.

The Veterinary Teaching Hospital is an organisational unit within the School that includes all of the School’s outstanding clinical facilities. UQ VETS Equine Hospital is a largely referral-based hospital with advanced facilities and offers a 24-hour emergency medical and surgical service. UQ VETS Small Animal Hospital boasts the latest veterinary medical and surgical diagnostic and treatment options for small animals, birds, exotic pets and wildlife, as well as a seven-day urgent and emergency care service. UQ staff also supervise clinical placements at the RSPCA’s Brisbane Animal Care Campus, Wacol. In particular, the UQ VETS Equine Specialist Hospital brings world-leading specialist veterinarians and nurses together to provide outstanding veterinary care for horses. We are proud of the service we deliver and strive to provide horse owners and trainers with the best available treatment options and outcomes for their horses. You can also take a virtual tour of UQ’s Gatton facilities.

Benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• Free parking and an intercampus bus.
• On-campus childcare, a medical clinic and a post office.
• Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave or paid primary care leave.
• 17% super contributions and 17.5% annual leave loading.
• Health and wellness discounts, including Fitness Passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family.
• Career development opportunities, including access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program.
• A 25% discount on eligible UQ VETS services.
• Access to our $4.1 million UQ Sport facility.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a purposeful, inclusive and collaborative community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• Free parking and an intercampus bus.
• On-campus childcare, a medical clinic and a post office.
• Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave or paid primary care leave.
• 17% super contributions and 17.5% annual leave loading.
• Health and wellness discounts, including Fitness Passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family.
• Career development opportunities, including access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program.
• A 25% discount on eligible UQ VETS services.
• Access to our $4.1 million UQ Sport facility.

About You

• A Bachelor of Veterinary Technology, Bachelor of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology, Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or an equivalent qualification, together with relevant nursing experience.
• Demonstrated experience working reliably as part of a rostered team delivering equine specialist hospital services seven days a week.
• Demonstrated ability to provide and maintain high standards of professional veterinary nursing and equine patient care.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to work flexibly, exercise initiative and operate with appropriate autonomy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build productive professional and operational relationships with colleagues, clients and students.
• Knowledge of the ethical requirements, principles, policies and procedures relevant to veterinary nursing, including workplace health and safety, equity and anti-discrimination obligations.
• A collaborative approach, enthusiasm for ongoing professional development and an interest in supporting the clinical education of veterinary and veterinary technology students.
• A current radiation licence, or the ability to apply for one.

Other Information

Pre-employment checks may include verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, professional registration, criminal history checks, mandatory immunisations, First Aid and/or CPR certification, and Blue Card checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements. You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. It is a condition of employment for this role that you provide evidence of immunisation against certain vaccine-preventable diseases. We’re dedicated to equity, diversity and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criterion but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process.

Applications close Sunday 20 September at 11.00pm AEST (R-68030).

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