Job Description

Looking for a veterinary nursing role where your voice is heard, your work is valued, and your wellbeing genuinely matters?

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At Vets in the Village, you'll join an independent, family-owned practice where relationships come first. Our clinic is set inside a beautifully renovated Queenslander in the heart of St Lucia, creating a calm, welcoming environment for our clients, patients and team.

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Located within a vibrant village centre, we're surrounded by cafes, restaurants and local shops, all within walking distance.

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We're proud to have been recognised in the Brisbane Small Business Awards and, even more importantly, we're building a clinic where great people can do their best work and enjoy coming to work each day.

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About Us

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Vets in the Village is a growing independent veterinary practice providing premium care to the St Lucia community.

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Our close-knit team includes veterinarians, experienced nurses, dedicated reception support and hands-on owners who remain actively involved in the clinic. We believe exceptional veterinary care starts with exceptional communication, transparency and teamwork.

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Why Join Us?

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We know veterinary professionals deserve better than burnout, rushed appointments and never-ending targets.

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That's why we've built a clinic focused on:

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- Gold standard patient care.
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- A culture that values fun, inclusivity, trust and transparency.
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- 30-minute standard consultations.
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- Quality over quantity medicine.
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- Supportive leadership with direct access to clinic owners.
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- No corporate KPIs.
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- Genuine investment in team wellbeing and professional growth.
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What We Offer

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- Above-award remuneration from $32 per hour plus 12% superannuation.
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- Continuing career development allowance.
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- Opportunities to progress into a senior clinical role including mentoring and training responsibilities as the clinic grows.
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- A supportive and collaborative team culture where every team member is respected and supported.
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- Regular team social events and celebrations (most recent was trivia @ the patio in Rosalie).
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- Limited weekend work (max 1-2 shifts per month).
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The Role

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This is a hands-on nursing role where you'll work across a variety of responsibilities including:

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- Surgical nursing and patient monitoring.
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- Anaesthetic support and recovery care.
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- Hospital patient management.
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- Nurse consultations.
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- Client communication and education.
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- Laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
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- Maintaining high clinical and patient care standards.
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What We're Looking For

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- A kind, dependable person who shares our commitment to delivering exceptional care to pets, clients and teammates.
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- Minimum two years' experience as a veterinary nurse or veterinary technician.
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- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent qualification).
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- Strong clinical nursing skills and attention to detail.
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- Excellent communication and customer service skills, with a willingness to perform clinical duties in front of clients.
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- Confidence building relationships with clients and supporting them through their pet's healthcare journey.
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- A proactive approach and willingness to take ownership.
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- The ability to work independently while contributing positively to the team.
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- A genuine desire to continue learning and developing professionally.
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📌 Veterinary Nurse (Queensland)
🏢 Vets in the Village
📍 Queensland