Veterinary Nurse in Ipswich

Join us and make a difference! At AWLQ, we’re committed to creating a brighter future for animals in need and keeping pets and people together by providing lifesaving support and resources to people in need with companion animals.

Animal Welfare League Queensland (AWLQ) is currently looking for an experienced casual Veterinary Nurse to join our Ipswich Community Veterinary Clinic! You’ll be working with a team of highly skilled and passionate veterinary professionals under the banner of one of the most respected brands in animal welfare. If you are passionate about making a direct impact on animal welfare, we’d love to talk to you. This is a high-volume, fast-paced clinic where you will gain excellent exposure across the entire veterinary practice. You must be of a calm disposition with the ability to thrive in high-pressure situations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians with routine examinations and consultations
• Prepare and implement surgery schedules
• Provide veterinary nursing care and grief support to clients
• Assist in radiography, surgical procedures, monitor patient anaesthesia, and post-operative procedures
• Nurse hospitalised animals, monitor clinical signs, and communicate with owners
• Demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and empathy for community animal health and welfare issues

Minimum Requirements

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or recognised equivalent
• Minimum of 2+ years' vet nursing experience
• Excellent animal handling skills
• Experience in a busy, fast-paced work environment
• Good computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite
• Desired previous experience in a shelter/rescue environment

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Have

• Excellent Customer Service Skills
• Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills
• Ability to manage your own time effectively and be respectful of the time of others
• Strong attention to detail within deadlines
• Versatility, flexibility, and positivity

Founded in 1959, AWLQ has become a trusted leader in animal welfare. We provide a haven and second chance for close to 10,000 stray and homeless animals every year. To each one of these animals we welcome through our doors, a promise is made – to never euthanise a healthy, sociable, or treatable animal in our care. We work tirelessly every day to maintain this promise. In addition to our shelter work, we are committed to keeping pets and people together by providing lifesaving support and resources to people in need with companion animals.

At AWLQ we offer competitive pay and benefits, including access to an independent Employee Assistance Program, retail discounts, vet discounts. Most importantly, every day you’ll play an instrumental role in our lifesaving work. Our mission is to unleash the potential in every team, and we are committed to building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do meaningful work and is recognised for their efforts.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are the principles guiding how we build our teams, cultivate our leaders, and build a culture of belonging where differences are valued.