At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to provide exceptional care for pets in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Harbour City Veterinary Surgery, a friendly and established practice in Gladstone.
- Benefits: Generous staff discounts, potential for permanent role, and access to wellness programs.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth within the Apiam Animal Health network.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in animal care while growing your skills in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 24.3 - 29.7 $ per hour.
- Casual Veterinary Nurse
- Harbour City Veterinary Surgery | Gladstone, QLD
Harbour City Veterinary Surgery is a busy, well-established small animal practice located in coastal Central Queensland.
We're looking for an experienced Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly team in a casual position, working approximately 30 hours per week.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a capable nurse who enjoys a varied role, thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment, and is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care.
For the right candidate, there may be an opportunity for this position to transition into a permanent ongoing role.
About the Role
As a valued member of our nursing team, you'll be involved in all aspects of hospital and surgical nursing, including:
- Anaesthetic monitoring and patient care
- Pre and post-operative nursing
- Collecting and processing blood and urine samples using IDEXX equipment
- Dental procedures
- Radiology
- Administering medications and treatments
- Patient admissions and discharges
- Assisting with cleaning and reception duties as required
Our after-hours roster is shared across the team and supported by Vetriage, helping to filter calls and manage client bookings, ensuring a sustainable approach to on-call work.
About You
We're looking for someone who is confident, motivated and enjoys being part of a collaborative team in a busy rural clinic.
Ideally, you'll have
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or a Veterinary Technology degree
- At least 2 years' veterinary nursing experience
- Strong surgical and anaesthesia nursing skills
- Excellent communication and organisational abilities
- A positive attitude and commitment to a supportive workplace culture
- A willingness to mentor and support colleagues
Don't tick every box? If you're enthusiastic, eager to learn and believe you'd be a great addition to our team, we'd still love to hear from you.
Why Join Harbour City Veterinary Surgery?
- Supportive and welcoming team environment
- Potential pathway to a permanent position
- Generous staff discounts for your own pets
- Access to discounts across retail, travel, health and fitness providers
- Employee Assistance Program offering free confidential counselling for you and your immediate family
- Career opportunities and support through the wider Apiam Animal Health network
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Veterinary Nurse employer: Apiam Animal Health Limited
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Contact Details:
Apiam Animal Health Limited Recruitment Team
