Veterinary Nurse
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Join Brisbane's Leading Specialist Veterinary Hospital
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.
Full-time, part-time and casual positions are available. Whatever suits your availability, we're open to discussing flexible arrangements with the right candidate.
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 vet 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 dedicate nurse programs, face-to-face workshops and online training courses.
Professional Memberships – we will pay for your professional membership with the VNCA
Supportive, collaborative team culture
Industry-leading equipment and facilities
Everyday discounts & perks – access to 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
Ready to Apply?
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.
Visit www.bvsc.com.au to learn more and apply with your resume and cover letter.
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