Veterinary Nurse - Greencross Vets Gold Coast Locum
Part-time
Veterinary Nurse (Casual Locum) | Greencross Vets Gold Coast | QLD
Greencross Vets is seeking an experienced Locum Veterinary Nurse to provide casual support across our Gold Coast clinic network.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly capable nurse who enjoys variety, flexibility, and the challenge of stepping into different clinic environments while consistently delivering exceptional patient care.
We're looking for someone who can confidently walk into a clinic, quickly adapt to the team and workflow, and provide reliable support with minimal direction or supervision.
Whether you're looking for occasional shifts, regular locum work, or the flexibility to work around other commitments, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role
As a Casual Locum Veterinary Nurse, you'll provide support across multiple Greencross clinics on the Gold Coast to assist with:
Annual leave coverage
Personal leave coverage
Busy periods and increased caseloads
Additional roster support when required
This role offers a high level of variety, exposure to different teams and caseloads, and the opportunity to utilise your nursing skills across a network of well-equipped clinics.
Your responsibilities may include:
Assisting veterinarians during consultations, treatments, and procedures
Surgical preparation and theatre assistance
Monitoring anaesthesia and supporting patient recovery
Medical nursing and hospital patient care
Collecting pathology samples and performing diagnostic testing
Administration of medications and treatments
Dental nursing and radiography
Emergency and urgent care nursing support
Nurse consulting and assisting with patient workups
Supporting reception and client service when required
Maintaining high standards of hygiene and infection control
Contributing positively to clinic workflow and team culture
About You
We're looking for a confident and adaptable nurse who:




Holds a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent
Has a minimum of 3+ years of clinical veterinary nursing experience post-qualification
Can confidently work with minimal supervision
Has strong surgical nursing and anaesthetic monitoring skills
Is experienced across both medical and surgical nursing
Is comfortable adapting to new teams and clinic environments
Demonstrates excellent animal handling abilities
Has robust communication and client care skills
Is organised, proactive, and solutions-focused
Enjoys supporting teams and helping clinics succeed
Experience with veterinary practice management systems such as RxWorks and SmartFlow will be highly regarded.
Most importantly, you're a team-focused qualified who takes pride in delivering exceptional patient care regardless of where you're working.
Why Join Greencross?
As part of Australia's leading veterinary care network, you'll have access to:
Flexibility to work across multiple Gold Coast clinics
Exposure to a diverse range of teams, equipment, and caseloads
Ongoing continuing education and professional development opportunities
Access to VetEducation, VetWebinars, LinkedIn Learning, and other learning platforms
Annual Greencross Clinical & Leadership Conference
Access to a broad community of veterinary professionals
Staff discounts on veterinary services and products, including Royal Canin
Access to Fitness Passport
Access to Pounce employee discounts across travel, retail, fuel, entertainment, and more
Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Mental health and wellbeing support services
Why Work on the Gold Coast?
The Gold Coast offers one of Australia's most enviable lifestyles, combining beautiful beaches, world-class dining, outdoor recreation, and a thriving veterinary community.
Whether you're heading to the beach after work, exploring the hinterland on your days off, or enjoying the vibrant local café scene, the Gold Coast offers the perfect balance of career and lifestyle.
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