Senior Veterinary Nurse – Full Time or Permanent Part-Time
Work with Purpose – Warning – joining us may result in never wanting to leave!

At Greater Springfield Veterinary, we don’t offer ‘jobs’ – we offer long-term careers in a place where people genuinely love to come to work.

We’re looking for a qualified veterinary nurse (Cert IV or equivalent) who enjoys a fast-paced environment, is clinically skilled, a genuine team player, and is passionate about pets, people and our industry.

You will play a crucial role in delivering the highest standard of care to our patients. Your expertise, compassion, and attention to detail will be instrumental in supporting our veterinarians, providing education and comfort to pet owners, providing support to junior team members and ensuring the smooth functioning of our hospitals on a daily basis.

About us:

We care for animals – and we care for each other. Our dedicated veterinarians and support staff are known for their expertise, compassion, and commitment to caring for pets and the people who love them.

Most of our team have been with us for over 5 years (some for more than 15!) – because this is a place that values your voice, supports your growth, and genuinely feels like home. Our core values set the standards for our behaviour, our service to pets and their guardians, and our treatment of one another.

We are the first Carbon Neutral veterinary practice in Queensland and aim to share our care messaging beyond the boundaries of people and their pets.

Role Responsibility:

• Day-to-day nursing duties
• Assist veterinarians during examinations, surgeries, and procedures.
• Monitor patients undergoing medical/surgical treatment and identifying when a change in care is required.
• Maintain surgical and treatment areas in line with infection control policies.
• Provide compassionate nursing care to hospitalised animals.
• Educate pet owners about preventatives, post-treatment care and medications.
• Contribute to a clean and organised environment within the clinic.
• Collaborate with the veterinary team to ensure seamless patient care.
• Continually uphold the core values of Greater Springfield Veterinary and encourage other staff to do the same

Requirements:

• Certificate IV or equivalent.
• Flexibility to work 30 to 38 hours per week with a variety of shifts between 7 am and 9 pm, and 2 weekends out of 4.
• Sound surgical, medical, and practical nursing skills.

• Compassion for animals and a genuine desire to provide excellent client service.
• Strong communication skills including the ability to have financial discussions with clients.

• A focus on continued growth and further education in both a clinical and non-clinical capacity.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and a high level of emotional maturity.

• A team mentality and positive attitude.
• Good organisational skills.

• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in computer applications and software, experience with Ascend, Smartflow, VetCheck and IDEXX Machines is beneficial.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• A positive, supportive, and collaborative team environment.
• Staff EAP and a dedicated and trustworthy in-house wellness team
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of animals and their families.
• State-of-the-art facilities and equipment to enhance your nursing skills.
• Opportunity to join our Climate Care team, empowering vet teams all over Australia to take the lead on environmental sustainability.

How to Apply:

If you’re ready to be a part of a compassionate team dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of animals, our community, and our industry, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience to Nursing Manager, Khalan Rohder at: recruitment@gsvets.com.au

We look forward to reviewing your application.