Veterinary Nurse - Permanent Full-Time
Brisbane Veterinary Specialist Centre (BVSC)
Ready to Take Your Nursing Career to the Next Level?
At Brisbane Veterinary Specialist Centre (BVSC), we support, develop and train our people while delivering exceptional patient care. If you're a passionate Veterinary Nurse who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you!
About BVSC
BVSC is one of Queensland's premier specialist veterinary hospitals, providing advanced care across Surgery, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Emergency Care, Diagnostic Imaging and more.
The Opportunity
As a Veterinary Nurse, you'll be part of a dynamic, supportive team working alongside experienced specialists and emergency clinicians. No two days are the same, with opportunities to build your skills across anaesthesia, oncology, internal medicine, hospital and emergency care.
You’ll be involved in a diverse range of cases, from routine procedures through to complex and critically ill patients, providing hands-on nursing care, assisting with diagnostics and treatment plans, supporting anaesthesia and recovery, and delivering high-quality patient care throughout their hospital stay.
This is a fantastic opportunity to expand your clinical skills and knowledge, work with a variety of challenging and rewarding cases, and learn from a highly experienced team.
This is a permanent full-time position, working day shifts across 4 days per week.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality nursing care to hospitalised patients.
- Assist with diagnostics, procedures and treatments.
- Monitor patients before, during and after procedures.
- Administer medications and treatments.
- Maintain accurate patient records.
- Support infection control and hospital hygiene.
- Communicate professionally with clients and colleagues.
- Contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture.
About You
You’ll bring:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent).
- Minimum 3 years' veterinary nursing experience.
- Strong clinical skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills.
- The ability to stay calm and organised in a busy environment.
- A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Compassion for patients, clients and colleagues.
Specialist or emergency experience is highly regarded.
Physical Requirements
This is a hands-on role involving:
- Lifting, moving, transferring and repositioning animals of varying sizes and weights.
- Handling and restraining large, painful, distressed or non-ambulatory patients.
- Performing CPR and assisting during clinical emergencies.
- Standing, walking, bending, kneeling and reaching for extended periods.
- Manual handling and use of required PPE.
These requirements are inherent to the role. Reasonable adjustments will be considered where appropriate, provided the inherent requirements can continue to be safely performed.
Why BVSC?
- Specialist and emergency nursing experience.
- Competitive salary and day shifts.
- Ongoing training and professional development through dedicated nurse programs, face-to-face workshops and online training courses.
- Professional Memberships - We will pay for your professional membership with the VNCA.
- Supportive Team Culture - Work alongside a collaborative team of experienced specialists, clinicians and nurses.
- Industry-Leading Equipment and Facilities - Gain exposure to advanced equipment and specialist veterinary care.
- Everyday Discounts & Perks - Access savings on fuel, groceries, travel, entertainment and more.
- Pet Benefits - Exclusive discounts on veterinary services and products for your own pets.
- Health & Wellbeing Support - 24/7 EAP support with Sonder, Mental Health First Aid network and wellbeing initiatives.
- Connected Community - Be part of a supportive network of veterinary professionals across ANZ.
If you're looking to develop your skills, work alongside exceptional clinicians and make a genuine difference to patients and their families, we'd love to hear from you!
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