Job Description

Take your nursing career to the next level without leaving the clinical floor.

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If you're an experienced veterinary nurse who loves the clinical side of nursing but is ready for more responsibility, this could be the perfect next step.

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We're recruiting on behalf of one of Queensland's leading animal welfare organisations for a Senior Veterinary Nurse to join their busy Domestic Hospital in Wacol.

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This is a hands‐on clinical role where you'll work alongside an experienced veterinary team, support complex medical and surgical cases, mentor junior nurses and help deliver exceptional patient care every day.

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If you enjoy challenging cases, thrive in a fast‐paced hospital workplace and want to make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.

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The Role

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You'll play a key role in supporting the clinical team while remaining hands‐on with patient care.

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Your responsibilities will include:

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Medical, surgical and emergency nursing.
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Monitoring anaesthesia and supporting surgical procedures.
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Nursing hospital and critical care patients.
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Assisting with diagnostics and emergency triage.
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Supporting veterinarians with complex medical cases.
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Mentoring junior veterinary nurses and trainees.
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Maintaining high clinical standards across the hospital.
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Working collaboratively with the wider veterinary and animal care teams.
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About You

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You're passionate about nursing and enjoy being the person others turn to for support and guidance.

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Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent).
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Solid medical and surgical nursing experience.
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Confidence with anaesthesia monitoring and patient care.
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Excellent communication and organisational skills.
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A collaborative, positive approach.
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A genuine passion for animal welfare.
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Why You'll Love It

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Full‐time opportunity (part‐time considered for the right candidate).
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Diverse medical, surgical and emergency caseload.
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Opportunity to mentor and support junior nurses.
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Ongoing professional development.
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Supportive leadership team.
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Flexible working arrangements.
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Paid parental leave and study leave.
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Employee wellbeing support.
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Staff discounts and additional employee advantages.
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Career progression within one of Queensland's leading animal welfare organisations.
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📌 Senior Veterinary Nurse Medical & Surgical Nursing Brisbane Queensland
🏢 Chattyvets
📍 Queensland