Veterinary Nurse - Surgery & Anaesthesia

About QVS: Queensland Veterinary Specialist (QVS) is Australia’s longestestablished, privately owned 24/7 specialist group. We treat every pet as a cherished member of the family, ensuring they receive the highest standard of care. We havethree Specialist and Emergency hospitals currently Stafford, North Lakes with our newest hospital in the beautiful Sunshine Coast. All our hospitals are equipped withstate-of-the-artfacilities and veterinary technology to provide thevery bestin patient care. We are lookinga Surgery Nurse to join ourStafford team.

About the role: As a Surgical Nurse at QVS, you will deliver highlevel perioperative care across a variety of complex surgical cases. Your role includes surgical preparation,maintainingsterile technique,monitoringanaesthesia, managingpost‑operativepain and recovery, and supporting advanced diagnostic procedures to ensure safe, smooth patient outcomes. Working alongside a specialist surgical and anaesthesia team,you’llgrow your skills in advanced techniques while contributing to a collaborative, supportive environment committed to excellence in patient care.On call requirements following suitable training and development.

Responsibilities

- Receive dedicated mentorship as you transition into specialist surgical nursing, withstrong supportto grow from GP nursing into advanced practice
- Work across a broad range of challenging andhigh‑riskanaesthesia cases, developing confidence and capability in complex patient care
- Contribute to a diverse and rewarding caseload, supported by a skilled, collaborative team that values yourexpertiseand contributions




- Build advanced anaesthetic skills, including arterial lines, advanced CRIs, nerve blocks and comprehensive critical monitoring

What we offer our Nurses

- Highly supportive team ofskillednurses, technicians,anaesthetistsand radiographers to support you through thisexcitingnext step in your career
- A competitiveremunerationpackage based on experience.We highly value theexpertiseand passion our nursing teamsbring to QVS and strive to recognisethis.
- AnnualCPD allowance for external courses, including webinars, workshops, and conferences
- Free internal CPDopportunities including online webinars,workshopsand seminars.
- Healthy work life balance with access to ouremployeeassistanceprogramme (EAP)
- On sitecounselling with regular monthly visits to each hospital
- A values-driven, high-performance culture that results in a collaborative,enjoyableand supportive work environment
- 6 weeks paid parental leave

Requirements of the Role

- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or a Bachelor of Veterinary Technology.
- At least 2 years of post-qualification experience in Veterinary Nursing.General Practice nurses welcome to apply! Our team of highly trained nurses and technicians are passionate about teaching.
- Confidence inanaesthesia monitoring.Our specialist anaesthesia team and highly trained nurses/techsare ready to support youthrough this next step in your careerin specialist nursing.

What will make you stand out

- A friendly, adaptable nature, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Proven ability to consistently provide high-quality patient care, even in high-pressure situationsis highly desired

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📌 Veterinary Nurse - Surgery & Anaesthesia (Queensland)
🏢 qvsg
📍 Queensland