Veterinary Surgery Prep & Sterilisation Assistant

Vetpartners; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Brisbane Veterinary Specialist Centre seeks a Veterinary Surgery Nurse Assistant on a full-time basis. Reporting to the Surgery Coordinator, you will support our vets and nurses to deliver gold-standard care with compassion, in a purpose-built specialist and emergency facility in Brisbane.

The role focuses on maintaining surgical areas, equipment, infection control, restocking, and patient handling under supervision.

Qualifications

• Must have Certificate II or III Animal Studies.
• Prior experience in a veterinary setting is an advantage.
• Must be able to meet physical requirements of the role.
• Demonstrated infection control knowledge and safe handling.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up, clean, disinfect, and maintain all surgical areas and equipment.
• Ensure sterilisation and safe handling of instruments.
• Restock surgical areas to support efficient operations.
• Complete Nurse Assistant and Infection Control Checklists.
• Occasionally assist with patient restraint under supervision.
• Adhere to BVSC governance and WHS policies.
• Work 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday 11am–7pm.

Skills

Energetic

Reliable

Team player

Strong communication

Infection control knowledge

Time management

Physical fitness

Flexibility

Willing to learn

Manual handling

Education

Certificate II Animal Studies

Certificate III Animal Studies

Job description

Brisbane Veterinary Specialist Centre seeks a Veterinary Surgery Nurse Assistant on a full-time basis. Reporting to the Surgery Coordinator, you will support our vets and nurses to deliver gold-standard care with compassion, in a purpose-built specialist and emergency facility in Brisbane.

The role focuses on maintaining surgical areas, equipment, infection control, restocking, and patient handling under supervision.