Veterinary Nurse - Patient Care

QVSG Pty Ltd; North Lakes; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

QVS in North Lakes is seeking 2 part-time Veterinary Nurses to deliver patient care across wards, surgery and medicine. The roles run a 30-hour week with a rotating roster from Monday to Friday, 6 am–8 pm, and weekend rotation.

You will join a specialist veterinary hospital with access to cutting-edge equipment and ongoing professional development opportunities, including nurse CE allowances. The team emphasizes collaboration, compassion, and expertise.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or higher.
• Ability to monitor anaesthesia recovery and basic monitoring.
• Capable of working independently and in a team under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care in general wards and specialty areas.
• Monitor and assist with patient care including TPRs, treatments, and medication administration.
• Support surgical and emergency teams to achieve excellent outcomes.
• Utilise advanced diagnostic and medical equipment with the hospital team.

Skills

Compassionate care

Attention to detail

Anaesthesia recovery

Teamwork

High-pressure composure

Education

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Bachelor of Veterinary Technology

Job description

About QVS:

QVS is Australia’s longest-established, privately-owned 24/7 specialist hospital, operating across three sites with exciting plans for growth. We are committed to providing compassionate, progressive, evidence-based care that supports the animal-human bond. Our diverse team of specialists, emergency vets, nurses, technicians, and support professionals collaborates to deliver compassionate veterinary expertise 24/7. Current disciplines include internal medicine, surgery, emergency and critical care, diagnostic imaging, theriogenology, dermatology, anaesthesia, and cardiology, with immediate plans to expand our services further.

The Position:

We are seeking 2 passionate Veterinary Nurses to join our team at the North Lakes. This role focuses on providing outstanding patient care across our hospital teams including in wards, surgery and medicine.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Delivering quality nursing care in general wards and specialty areas, ensuring a smooth workflow and superior patient experience
• Monitoring and assisting with patient care including TPRs, following treatments protocols and medication administration
• Supporting surgical and emergency teams to achieve excellent patient outcomes
• Utilising advanced diagnostic and medical equipment in collaboration with the wider hospital team

We have 2 part time positions available (30 hours per week) with a rotating roster that covers Monday to Friday (6 am to 8 pm) and includes rotational weekend shifts.

Requirements of the Role:

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or a Bachelor of Veterinary Technology (preferred)
• Passion for delivering high-quality patient care with attention to detail
• Confidence in anaesthesia recovery and basic monitoring
• Adaptability and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Proven ability to remain composed and efficient in high-pressure situations

Why Join QVS?

• Exposure to a specialist veterinary hospital with access to cutting-edge equipment
• Opportunities to grow professionally with internal and external training and development programs including nurse CE allowance
• Be part of a collaborative, supportive team that values compassion and expertise