Casual Veterinary Nurse – Harbour City

Casual Veterinary Nurse

Harbour City Veterinary Surgery | Gladstone, QLD

Harbour City Veterinary Surgery is a busy, well-established small animal practice located in coastal Central Queensland. We’re looking for an experienced Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly team in a casual position, working approximately 30 hours per week.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a capable nurse who enjoys a varied role, thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment, and is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care. For the right candidate, there may be an opportunity for this position to transition into a permanent ongoing role.

About the Role

As a valued member of our nursing team, you’ll be involved in all aspects of hospital and surgical nursing, including:

• Anaesthetic monitoring and patient care
• Pre and post-operative nursing
• Collecting and processing blood and urine samples using IDEXX equipment
• Dental procedures
• Radiology
• Administering medications and treatments
• Patient admissions and discharges
• Assisting with cleaning and reception duties as required

Our after-hours roster is shared across the team and supported by Vetriage, helping to filter calls and manage client bookings, ensuring a sustainable approach to on-call work.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is confident, motivated and enjoys being part of a collaborative team in a busy rural clinic.

Ideally, you’ll have:

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or a Veterinary Technology degree (preferred)
• At least 2 years’ veterinary nursing experience
• Strong surgical and anaesthesia nursing skills
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities
• A positive attitude and commitment to a supportive workplace culture
• A willingness to mentor and support colleagues

Don’t tick every box? If you’re enthusiastic, eager to learn and believe you’d be a great addition to our team, we’d still love to hear from you.

Why Join Harbour City Veterinary Surgery?

• Supportive and welcoming team environment
• Potential pathway to a permanent position
• Generous staff discounts for your own pets
• Access to discounts across retail, travel, health and fitness providers
• Employee Assistance Program offering free confidential counselling for you and your immediate family
• Career opportunities and support through the wider Apiam Animal Health network

Apply Now

If you’re looking for a nursing role where your skills will be valued and you can genuinely make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Submit your CV and cover letter via the link below or contact Melissa for more information at [email protected]