Veterinary Technician

uq; Gatton; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 84,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Queensland (UQ VETS) Gatton Campus seeks a part-time Teaching Laboratory Coordinator to support undergraduate practical teaching and workshops. You will provide skilled operational, technical and instructional support for teaching labs and veterinary procedures, reporting to the Clinical Studies Centre Manager.

Join a team of veterinary professionals delivering high-quality animal care and an excellent student experience, with duties spanning equipment care, stock management

Qualifications

• You will bring practical veterinary nursing or technical experience and a commitment to animal welfare and student learning.
• Qualifications and training equivalent to a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, with a current open driver licence.
• Experience working with animals in a laboratory, teaching, technical or clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the daily operation of the Teaching Laboratory, class preparation, inventory management, stock rotation, ordering and routine maintenance.
• Provide professional medical, surgical and technical support, including animal handling and husbandry, anaesthesia and post-operative monitoring, basic laboratory procedures, diagnostic clinical pathology and assistance with specialised imaging procedures.
• Support practical teaching and continuing education activities by working with academic staff, assisting students and preparing animals, equipment and facilities for teaching classes and practical surgery.
• Assist with clipping and sorting out cadavers for practicals.
• Contribute to Centre operations through equipment care, record keeping, customer service and administrative support.

Skills

Veterinary nursing

Animal handling

Student support

Education

Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Employment Details

Part-time (50%), permanent position, commencing 4 January 2027.

Base salary will be in the range $79,096 to $83,863 + 17% super (HEW Level 4).

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About This Opportunity

Join the purposeful and collaborative UQ VETS Clinical Studies Centre, where you will help coordinate the Teaching Laboratory and provide skilled operational, technical and instructional support for undergraduate practical teaching, continuing education workshops and seminars. Reporting to the Clinical Studies Centre Manager and working alongside a team of veterinary, technical and animal care professionals, you will contribute to high-quality animal care, an exceptional student experience and the development of the next generation of veterinary professionals.

Key responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

• Coordinate the daily operation of the Teaching Laboratory, class preparation, inventory management, stock rotation, ordering and routine maintenance.
• Provide professional medical, surgical and technical support, including animal handling and husbandry, anaesthesia and post-operative monitoring, basic laboratory procedures, diagnostic clinical pathology and assistance with specialised imaging procedures.
• Support practical teaching and continuing education activities by working with academic staff, assisting students and preparing animals, equipment and facilities for teaching classes and practical surgery.
• Assist with clipping and sorting out cadavers for practicals.
• Contribute to responsive and efficient Centre operations through equipment care, record keeping, customer service, administrative support and the Veterinary School Animal Adoption Program.

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.

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 Clinical Studies Centre facilitates and supports pre-clinical and clinical training in companion animals and is a renowned research hub for clinical and behavioural research. The Centre includes a 16-table surgical teaching facility and is also used for veterinary continuing education events. The Clinical Studies Centre is also home to the School's Pets-for-Life Adoption Program.

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 visionary, 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 .

UQ's commitment to advancing animal health is reflected in research that broadens understanding of viruses affecting people and animals. Read about UQ researchers' identification of the first henipavirus detected in North America and their work to identify better ways to protect against this virus family .

About You

You will bring practical veterinary nursing or technical experience, sound judgement and a genuine commitment to animal welfare and student learning. You will have:

• Qualifications and training equivalent to a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training and experience, together with a current open driver licence.
• Knowledge and experience in low-stress animal husbandry, handling, restraint and care, particularly involving dogs, cats, birds, horses, pigs and sheep.
• Experience working with animals in a laboratory, teaching, technical or clin