Veterinary Nurse

Animal Welfare League Qld; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading animal welfare organization in Ipswich is looking for an Experienced Veterinary Nurse to support veterinarians and provide care for animals in need. This role involves assisting in surgeries, communicating with clients, and ensuring the welfare of inpatients. The position requires a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent, with at least 2 years of experience. Join a passionate team dedicated to animal welfare and enjoy competitive pay along with vital resources for your professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Retail and vet discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years' veterinary nursing experience.
• Experience in a busy, fast-paced work environment.
• Desired previous experience in a shelter/rescue environment.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians with routine examinations and consultations.
• Prepare and implement surgery schedules.
• Provide veterinary nursing care and grief support to clients.
• Nurse hospitalised animals and monitor clinical signs.
• Demonstrate knowledge of community animal health issues.

Skills

Excellent animal handling skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to manage time effectively

Attention to detail

Education

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Not-for-Profit | Animal Care & Veterinary Services Award rate $38.35

Join us and make a difference!

At AWLQ, we’re committed to creating a brighter future for animals in need and keeping pets and people together by providing lifesaving support and resources to people in need with companion animals.

Experienced Veterinary Nurses Needed

Animal Welfare League Queensland (AWLQ) is currently looking for an experienced casual Veterinary Nurse to join our Ipswich Community Veterinary Clinic!

You’ll be working with a team of highly skilled and passionate veterinary professionals under the banner of one of the most respected brands in animal welfare. If you are passionate about making a direct impact on animal welfare, we’d love to talk to you. This is a high-volume, fast-paced clinic where you will gain excellent exposure across the entire veterinary practice. You must be of a calm disposition with the ability to thrive in high-pressure situations.

Why You'll Love It Here

Key Responsibilities

• Consult Support: Support veterinarians with routine examinations and consultations
• Organisation Pro: Prepare and implement surgery schedules
• Client Support: Provide veterinary nursing care and grief support to clients
• Nursing Support: Assist in radiography, surgical procedures, monitor patient anaesthesia, and post-operative procedures. In-house and external pathology procedures. Prepare medications as required
• Inpatient Care: Nurse hospitalised animals, monitor clinical signs, and communicate with owners
• Community Advocate: Demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and empathy for community animal health and welfare issues

What are the minimum requirements for this position?

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or recognised equivalent
• Minimum of 2+ years' vet nursing experience
• Excellent animal handling skills
• Experience in a busy, fast-paced work environment
• Good computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite
• Desired previous experience in a shelter/rescue environment

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Have

• Excellent Customer Service Skills
• Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills
• Ability to manage your own time effectively and be respectful of the time of others
• Strong attention to detail within deadlines
• Versatility, flexibility, and positivity

Who are we?

Founded in 1959, AWLQ has become a trusted leader in animal welfare. We provide a haven and second chance for close to 10,000 stray and homeless animals every year. To each one of these animals we welcome through our doors, a promise is made – to never euthanise a healthy, sociable, or treatable animal in our care. We work tirelessly every day to maintain this promise.

In addition to our shelter work, we are committed to keeping pets and people together by providing lifesaving support and resources to people in need with companion animals. We are known for our grassroots and innovative community-based animal welfare work, including our community vet clinics, Getting to Zero, Golden Hearts Seniors’ Support Program, and the National Desexing Network.

Why should you join us?

At AWLQ we offer competitive pay and benefits, including access to an independent Employee Assistance Program, retail discounts, vet discounts. Most importantly, every day you’ll play an instrumental role in our lifesaving work.

Our mission is to unleash the potential in every team, and we are committed to building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do meaningful work and is recognised for their efforts.

Equality

Diversity and inclusion are the principles guiding how we build our teams, cultivate our leaders, and build a culture of belonging where differences are valued.

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About Us

AWLQ is one of Queensland’s most dynamic and best-loved charities. Our organisation is the leader in the zero euthanasia movement nationally and considered a national leader in animal welfare. AWLQ locally provides a safe haven for close to 10,000 stray and homeless animals each year, while also assisting other communities in saving homeless animals.