Use your nursing skills to make a real difference in the community.
Not every veterinary nursing role is confined to four clinic walls.
This is an chance to combine your clinical skills with community outreach, helping improve the lives of animals and the people who care for them across North Queensland.
Working four days a week, you'll join one of Queensland's most respected animal welfare organisations, supporting community veterinary programs, assisting with surgeries, caring for shelter animals and helping keep pets healthy, safe and with the families who love them.
If you're looking for a role with purpose, variety and genuine impact, this could be the opportunity you've been searching for.
The Role
No two days will look the same.
You'll work alongside an experienced veterinary team, supporting both community programs and shelter operations while building strong relationships with pet owners, volunteers and local organisations.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting veterinarians with medical and surgical procedures.
- Supporting community veterinary outreach programs.
- Coordinating appointments and communicating with clients.
- Nursing and monitoring animals within the shelter.
- Preparing animals for foster care and adoption.
- Educating pet owners on animal health and responsible ownership.
- Working closely with community partners to improve local animal welfare.
- Supporting volunteers and contributing to the day‑to‑day running of the shelter.
About You
You'll be someone who enjoys working with both animals and people.
You thrive in a varied role,
enjoy building relationships within the community and want your work to have a lasting impact beyond the clinic.
We're looking for someone with:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent).
- At least three years' veterinary nursing experience.
- Strong clinical and surgical nursing skills.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- A genuine passion for animal welfare and community engagement.
Why You'll Love It
This is an opportunity to be part of an organisation where your work genuinely changes lives.
You’ll enjoy:
- Part‑time position (4 days per week).
- A diverse role combining nursing, outreach and animal welfare.
- Ongoing learning and professional development.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Paid parental leave and study leave.
- Employee wellbeing support.
- Staff discounts, including pet‑related benefits.
- Career progression opportunities across a large organisation.
- Working alongside a passionate team dedicated to improving animal welfare throughout Queensland.
Ready for Your Next Chapter?
If this sounds like the kind of opportunity you've been waiting for, I'd love to hear from you.
For a confidential chat, please contact:
Heidi O'Connor
Principal Recruitment Consultant
Global Veterinary Careers
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