NFP | Casual | Animal Care & Veterinary Services Award Casual rate $***** - $*****
The Opportunity
We're seeking a compassionate and experienced Casual Veterinary Nurse to join our Gold Coast Animal Rehoming Centre, working closely with our veterinary team to ensure the smooth and efficient flow of animals through the clinic so they can move forward to their forever homes.
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.
If you're an experienced Vet Nurse who is passionate about making a genuine difference in animals' lives and enjoys supporting and guiding a team to achieve positive outcomes, we'd love to talk to you.
You'll become part of a dedicated and caring professional team, united by a shared commitment to giving animals the best possible chance through veterinary treatment, fostering and adoption, with daily engagement across staff, departments and foster carers.
Key Responsibilities
Support veterinarians with routine health examinations, medical cases and foster carer consultations.
Assist in radiography, surgical procedures, patient anaesthesia monitoring and post-operative care, as well as in-house procedures and medication preparation.
Nurse hospitalised animals, monitoring clinical signs and communicating with the team.
Liaise clearly and professionally with staff, volunteers, foster carers and the community to ensure smooth operations and positive outcomes.




Prepare and implement surgery and consult schedules, and complete data entry of health, treatment and behaviour information in patient files.
Ensure compliance with AWLQ policy and procedure, as well as state and federal legislation.
Essential Skills and Attributes
Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or a recognised equivalent, ideally with 3+ years' vet nursing experience.
Excellent animal handling skills, including experience with anxious animals in the clinic environment.
Experience working in a busy, fast-paced setting, with the ability to manage your own time effectively and complete tasks thoroughly, with strong attention to detail and within deadlines.
Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills, with strong teamwork and multitasking abilities.
Good computer literacy, including the Microsoft Office Suite.
Versatility, flexibility and positivity.
Previous experience in a shelter or rescue environment will be highly regarded.
We Offer
Discounts on veterinary services
Access to an independent Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The chance to play an instrumental role in our lifesaving work every day
How to Apply
If you're a skilled and empathetic veterinary nurse who wants to make a real difference in the lives of animals and their people, we'd love to hear from you.
Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, outlining your relevant experience.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we'll close the position once we find our ideal candidate.

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