Veterinary Nurse - Emergency

About QVS and Pet ER:
Queensland Veterinary Specialist (QVS) is Australia's longest established, privately owned 24/7 specialist group. We treat every pet as a cherished member of the family, ensuring they receive the highest standard of care. We have three Specialist and Emergency hospitals currently Stafford, North Lakes with our newest hospital in the beautiful Sunshine Coast. All our hospitals are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and veterinary technology to provide the very best in patient care. You will provide exceptional 24/7 care in a fast-paced, high-tech ICU environment, working collaboratively with our multidisciplinary team of specialists.

The Role
As an Emergency Veterinary Nurse, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional care to pets in critical situations. Your responsibilities will include triaging emergency cases, assisting with and organising procedures, and providing compassionate support across both emergency and general wards. Working closely with our team of specialists and clinicians, you'll ensure seamless, high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities:
This role focuses on providing outstanding patient care across our emergency department including some time in the ICU (intensive care unit) and HDU (high dependency unit). Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring and assisting with patient care for our sickest patients
• Supporting critical care vets in procedures
• Delivering quality nursing care ensuring a smooth workflow between departments
• Utilising advanced diagnostic and medical equipment in collaboration with the wider hospital team.

What we offer our Veterinary Nurses:

• A competitive remuneration package based on experience
• Annual CPD allowances for external courses, including webinars, workshops, and conferences.
• Healthy work life balance with access to our employee assistance programme (EAP).
• A values-driven, high-performance culture that results in a collaborative, enjoyable and supportive work environment.

Requirements of the Role:

• Cert IV veterinary nurse or Bachelor Veterinary Technology
• Minimum 2 years' experience as a qualified veterinary nurse
• Ability to work a rotating roster with availability in mornings, afternoon, evenings and overnights.
• Be based at Sunshine Coast PT hours up to 30 per week with the ability to train at our North Lakes hospital

What will make you stand out

• Experienced emergency and critical care nurses are highly encouraged to apply
• GP nurses looking to transition to emergency will be considered

How to Get in Touch?
If you looking to join a dynamic team at the forefront of veterinary care, QVS and Pet Emergency welcomes your application.
Please send your applications to the Recruitment Team : ••••@qvs.com.au