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 contemporary ultrasound/X-ray systems.
Attributes:Strong 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 (Queensland)
🏢 Vets Central
📍 Queensland