Phoenix Veterinary Dermatology – Stafford QLD
Are you aveterinary nurse looking for a role where you can develop advanced skills, build meaningful relationships with clients and their pets, and work alongside a supportive team of veterinary specialists?
We are anindependent specialist veterinary dermatology practiceseeking an enthusiastic and capable veterinary nurse to join our growing Brisbane team.
Our dermatology team works across severalmultidisciplinary specialist veterinary hospitals in Brisbane, providing the opportunity to work alongside a broad range of veterinary specialists while remaining part of a dedicated, close-knit dermatology team.
Depending on the successful applicant and practice requirements, there may be the prospect for the position to beprimarily based on either the north or west side of Brisbane.
About the role
This is a varied position combining general veterinary nursing with the opportunity to develop advanced dermatology-specific nursing skills.
You will work closely with a team of specialist veterinary dermatologists and highly trained dermatology nurses, with considerable opportunity to expand your knowledge of dermatological disease, diagnostics and treatment, while developing advanced nursing and client communication skills.
Key responsibilities
Assisting specialist dermatologists with consultations, diagnostic procedures and treatments
General veterinary nursing duties, including patient handling and restraint, preparation for procedures, anaesthetic monitoring, patient recovery
Preparation and assistance with dermatological procedures including skin biopsies, ear procedures, advanced imaging (CT and MRI scanning) and other diagnostic investigations
Collection, preparation, handling and interpretation of dermatological diagnostic samples including cytology samples
Performing nurse dermatology consultations, including client education, treatment demonstrations and follow-up care




Performing intradermal allergy testing following appropriate training
Communicating with clients regarding treatment plans, medications and ongoing management of chronic dermatological conditions
Maintaining accurate clinical records and assisting with coordination of patient care
Working collaboratively with our dermatologists, dermatology nurses, referring veterinarians and the wider multidisciplinary specialist hospital teams
About you
Hold a veterinary nursing qualification and have experience working in a veterinary clinical environment
Have excellent animal handling and general nursing skills
Be able to commute to more than one location in south-east Queensland
Enjoy communicating with clients and helping them understand their pet's condition and treatment
Have strong organisational skills and exercise meticulous attention to detail
Be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
Have an interest in developing advanced nursing skills and knowledge
Enjoy working with chronic and complex cases where good communication and continuity of care can make a significant difference to patients and their families
Industry-leading wages, commensurate with experience and skills
A 4-day working week with no on-call work
Paid time off between Christmas and New Year in addition to a four week annual leave allowance
An annual continuing education allowance of $2,000
One week of paid study leave to attend approved continuing education
Extensive on-the-job training in specialist veterinary dermatology
The opportunity to develop advanced skills in dermatology nursing, intradermal allergy testing and nurse-led dermatology consultations
Exposure to interesting and challenging specialist cases
The opportunity to work alongside and learn from a group of specialist veterinary dermatologists and experienced dermatology nurses
A role within an independent practice where nursing skills, professional development and high-quality patient and client care are genuinely valued
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📌 Veterinary Nurse (Brisbane)
🏢 Phoenix Veterinary Dermatology
📍 Brisbane