Veterinary Nurse

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

Job summary

An established industry player in animal welfare is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Nurse to join their Ipswich Community Veterinary Clinic. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of animals and their owners by providing essential veterinary care and support. You will work alongside a passionate team of professionals, ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare are met. With a commitment to never euthanize a healthy animal, this organization is at the forefront of innovative animal care. If you are eager to contribute to a meaningful cause and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Retail Discounts

Vet Discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1+ years' vet nursing experience required.
• Excellent animal handling skills and customer service skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians with routine examinations and consultations.
• Provide veterinary nursing care and grief support to clients.

Skills

Excellent Customer Service Skills

Strong Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Animal Handling Skills

Time Management

Education

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Not-for-Profit | Animal Care & Veterinary Services Award rate from $32.56 to $37.05 depending on experience

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 a 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.

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 anesthesia and post-operative procedures. Inhouse 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 1+ 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 safe 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 know that teams perform best when they have passion. 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 is 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.

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.