Veterinary Nurse - Everton Park Vet Surgery

VetPartners; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real career pathways

VNCA membership paid

Health & wellbeing support

Everyday discounts & perks

Pet benefits

Connected community

Job summary

Everton Park Vet Surgery in Brisbane is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Veterinary Nurse to join a supportive, friendly and progressive veterinary practice. You will work closely with veterinarians, assisting with surgery and anaesthesia, and provide high-quality nursing care to hospitalised patients.

To succeed, you must hold a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, be comfortable working sole charge when required, and be committed to ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Hold a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent).
• Demonstrate genuine passion for veterinary nursing and patient care.
• Confident working sole charge when required.
• Comfortable assisting with surgery, anaesthesia and patient recovery.
• Able to work independently while also being a strong team player.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to hospitalised patients.
• Assist veterinarians with consultations, procedures and surgery.
• Assist with surgical procedures and anaesthesia.
• Anaesthetic monitoring and patient recovery.
• Surgical preparation and patient monitoring.
• Dental assisting and in-house laboratory work.
• Patient admissions and discharges; medication preparation and administration.
• Maintain accurate patient records and infection control standards.

Skills

Surgical assistance

Anaesthesia monitoring

Communication

In-house lab work

Record keeping

Education

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Tools

Surgical instruments

Dental instruments

Job description

Full-Time Veterinary Nurse - Everton Park Vet Surgery

Join the team at Everton Park Vet Surgery!

Are you a passionate and qualified Veterinary Nurse looking for your next opportunity in a supportive, friendly and progressive veterinary practice?

Everton Park Vet Surgery is looking for a Full-Time Veterinary Nurse to join our team. We are seeking someone who is enthusiastic about veterinary nursing, committed to providing exceptional patient care and enjoys working as part of a close-knit team.

About the role

The successful candidate will be required to hold a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and be comfortable working sole charge when required. You will also play an important role in assisting our veterinarians with surgery, anaesthesia and patient care.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing high-quality nursing care to hospitalised patients
• Assisting veterinarians with consultations, procedures and surgery
• Assisting with surgical procedures and anaesthesia
• Anaesthetic monitoring and patient recovery
• Surgical preparation and patient monitoring
• Dental assisting
• In-house laboratory work
• Patient admissions and discharges
• Medication preparation and administration
• Client communication and education
• Maintaining accurate patient records
• Maintaining high standards of infection control and clinic cleanliness
• Supporting the veterinary team with the day-to-day running of the practice
• Working confidently in a sole-charge capacity when required

About you

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Hold a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent
• Have a genuine passion for veterinary nursing and patient care
• Be comfortable and confident working sole charge when required
• Be confident assisting with surgery, anaesthesia and patient recovery
• Be able to work independently while also being a strong team player
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills
• Be calm and capable of prioritising in a busy veterinary environment
• Have a compassionate approach towards patients and their owners
• Be reliable, positive and committed to contributing to a supportive team culture
• Be available to participate in a 1-in-2 weekend rotation
• Be keen to continue learning and developing your nursing skills

Previous experience in surgery, anaesthesia, dentistry or emergency nursing will be highly regarded.

Why join Everton Park Vet?

At Everton Park Vet, we believe our nurses are an integral part of providing excellent veterinary care. You'll be joining a team where your contribution is valued and where there are opportunities to learn, grow and develop your career.

Our benefits include:

• Real career pathways – develop your clinical skills, explore specialist interests, or grow into leadership roles
• Professional Memberships – we will pay for your professional membership with the VNCA
• Health & wellbeing support – 24/7 EAP support with Sonder, Mental Health First Aid network, and wellbeing initiatives
• Everyday discounts & perks – access to savings on fuel, groceries, travel, entertainment, and more
• Pet Benefits – exclusive discounts on veterinary services and products for your own pets
• Connected community – be part of a supportive network of veterinary professionals across ANZ

Ready to join us?

If you're a qualified Certificate IV Veterinary Nurse who is confident working independently, enjoys assisting with surgery and is looking for a full-time position with a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.