Indooroopilly Veterinary Clinic

Veterinary Nurse – Full-Time Fixed-Term

Are you a passionate Veterinary Nurse looking to join a supportive, experienced and collaborative team where you can continue to develop your clinical skills?

Indooroopilly Veterinary Clinic is seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Veterinary Nurse to join our team on a full-time, fixed-term basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a nurse with at least one year of clinical experience who enjoys working in a busy veterinary environment, values high standards of patient care and wants to be part of a mature, supportive and drama-free team.

We pride ourselves on open communication, teamwork and creating a positive workplace where everyone feels supported, respected and encouraged to grow.

About the role

As a Veterinary Nurse, you will work alongside our experienced veterinary team to provide exceptional care to our patients and their owners. With a varied caseload and opportunities for ongoing training and mentoring, this role is ideal for someone who enjoys learning, developing new skills and delivering high-quality clinical care.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing high-quality nursing care to hospitalised and surgical patients
• Assisting veterinarians with consultations, procedures and treatments
• Anaesthetic monitoring and peri-operative patient care
• Surgical preparation, patient recovery and monitoring
• Performing routine nursing procedures and administering medications
• Collecting and processing laboratory samples
• Maintaining accurate patient records
• Providing friendly, professional client communication and education
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene, infection control and clinical care
• Cleaning, restocking and maintaining equipment and clinical areas
• Rotating across reception duties as part of our nursing team
• Supporting the wider team to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the clinic

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Has at least one year of clinical experience in a veterinary setting
• Holds a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or an equivalent qualification
• Has a genuine passion for animal welfare and high standards of patient care
• Has good animal-handling and patient-care skills
• Is keen to develop their skills in surgical nursing and anaesthetic monitoring
• Communicates openly and professionally with clients and colleagues
• Is organised, reliable and able to prioritise effectively in a busy environment
• Demonstrates initiative and enjoys working collaboratively
• Is enthusiastic about learning, upskilling and contributing to a positive team culture

We are opened to receiving applications from Trainee Vet Nurses who has in-clinic experience.

We value attitude, teamwork and a willingness to learn just as much as clinical ability. If you are motivated to grow your skills within an experienced and supportive team, we would love to hear from you.

What we offer

• Above-award rates based on experience
• Full-time hours on a fixed-term contract
• A supportive, long-standing and highly experienced team
• Open communication and a mature, drama-free workplace
• A team of four veterinarians and three to four nurses
• Opportunities for upskilling, training, mentoring and professional development
• A varied caseload, including dentistry, grooming, puppy school and a broad range of clinical presentations
• Opportunities to expand your nursing knowledge and confidence across different areas of veterinary care
• A monthly team lunch to connect and celebrate as a team
• A clinic environment designed with patient comfort and reduced stress in mind
• A separate waiting area and consultation spaces, including outdoor consultations for dogs
• A team committed to continually working towards high standards of veterinary care

A varied caseload and a focus on patient wellbeing

At Indooroopilly Veterinary Clinic, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of patients, including cats, dogs, birds and chickens.

Our varied caseload provides excellent opportunities to build your clinical experience, develop new skills and learn from an experienced veterinary team. From dentistry and routine nursing procedures to grooming and puppy school, there is plenty of scope to broaden your knowledge and confidence.

We also recognise the importance of reducing stress for our patients. Our clinic features separate waiting and consultation areas, along with outdoor consultation options for dogs, helping us create a more comfortable experience for animals and their owners.

About our team

We are a long-standing, experienced team who value respect, open communication and working together towards a common goal: providing the best possible care for our patients.

Our team includes four veterinarians and four nurses, with nurses rotating across reception as part of our collaborative approach to patient and client care.

We believe a positive team culture makes a real difference. We support each other, share knowledge and encourage ongoing learning, all while maintaining a professional, mature and drama-free workplace.

How to apply

If you are a caring and motivated Veterinary Nurse looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Apply online with your updated resume.

Join Indooroopilly Veterinary Clinic and become part of a team that values its people, supports professional growth and is passionate about delivering high standards of veterinary care.