At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist specialist dermatologists and develop advanced nursing skills in a supportive team.
- Company: Independent veterinary dermatology practice with a close-knit team.
- Benefits: Industry-leading wages, 4-day work week, paid study leave, and annual education allowance.
- Other info: Opportunity to work with complex cases and gain extensive on-the-job training.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in pets' lives while advancing your veterinary nursing career.
- Qualifications: Veterinary nursing qualification and experience in a clinical environment.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
Phoenix Veterinary Dermatology – Stafford QLD is seeking an enthusiastic and capable veterinary nurse to join our growing Brisbane team. Our dermatology team works across several multidisciplinary 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.
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.
We offer 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, and the opportunity to develop advanced skills in dermatology nursing, intradermal allergy testing and nurse-led dermatology consultations.
Join us to work alongside and learn from a group of specialist veterinary dermatologists and experienced dermatology nurses in an independent practice where nursing skills, professional development and high-quality patient and client care are genuinely valued.
Veterinary Nurse employer: Phoenix Veterinary Dermatology
Phoenix Veterinary Dermatology is an exceptional employer that prioritises the professional growth of its veterinary nurses through extensive on-the-job training and a supportive team environment. Located in Brisbane, our independent practice offers a unique opportunity to work closely with specialist veterinary dermatologists, allowing you to develop advanced skills while maintaining a healthy work-life balance with a 4-day working week and generous leave benefits. Join us to make a meaningful impact on the lives of pets and their owners in a collaborative and caring atmosphere.
Contact Details:
Phoenix Veterinary Dermatology Recruitment Team
