Experienced Veterinary Nurse - Fixed Term 12 Months

At Centenary Vets, we are a team of passionate veterinary professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional care to pets and their families. From our veterinarians to our nurses and support staff, each member of our team plays a vital role in creating a supportive, collaborative, and rewarding workplace. Just as importantly, we believe in true work-life balance and fostering a positive, inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

We pride ourselves on offering comprehensive care, which means we handle the vast majority of our cases in-house with limited referrals. To support our clinical excellence, our clinic is fully equipped with advanced diagnostic and surgical tools, including:

- Full digital body X-ray and dedicated dental X-ray
- Mindray Vetus E7 ultrasound machine
- Complete in-house laboratory equipment
- HT Vista machine (cutting-edge, non-invasive early cancer risk assessment)

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced and confident Veterinary Nurse to join our team for a 12-month parental leave cover. This is a structured, 3-day-a-week role that offers great predictability for your weekly schedule:

- Surgery (2 days per week): You will run a busy surgical schedule, preparing patients, assisting in a wide variety of small animal surgeries (including dental scale and polish procedures), and performing high-standard anaesthetic monitoring.
- Consults (1 day per week):



You will support our veterinarians and connect with our wonderful client community during consulting hours, handling admissions, discharges, triaging, and nurse clinics.

What we’re looking for:

- Experience: 3+ years of experience working as a qualified Veterinary Nurse.
- Technical Competence: Confidence in anaesthetic monitoring, surgical nursing, and performing dental scale and polish procedures independently.
- Equipment Familiarity: Experience with (or an eagerness to learn) advanced in-house lab equipment and modern ultrasound/X-ray systems.
- Attributes: Solid communication skills, a team-first attitude, a gentle touch with patients, and a commitment to maintaining a positive workplace culture.

What We Offer:

- While Wed-Fri is our ideal schedule, we are open to discussing alternative weekday configurations to suit the right person.
- Competitive remuneration, depending on experience.
- A fascinating, busy role within a friendly and supportive team environment.
- Recognition as a Great Place to Work - Certified.
- Novated vehicle leasing options and fitness passport!
- Alongside paid Parental Leave we offer Paid Purrental Leave - because we love our fur babies.
- Mental Health & Wellbeing are a priority, and we understand that work life balance is vital. We are recognised as a ‘Skilled Mental Health First Aid workplace along with having access to well-being support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Ongoing professional development through access to the VC Learning Academy (online learning portal).

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📌 Experienced Veterinary Nurse - Fixed Term 12 Months (Brisbane)
🏢 Vets Central
📍 Brisbane