Veterinary Nurse - Rehoming

NFP | Permanent Part-time | Animal Care & Veterinary Services Award Level 4, $32.13 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. About The Role Animal Welfare League Queensland (AWLQ) is seeking a compassionate and experienced Veterinary Nurse to join our Willawong and Bracken Ridge (Warra) Animal Rehoming Centre in a part-time role. If you’re an experienced Vet Nurse who is passionate about making a genuine difference in animals’ lives and enjoys supporting and guiding a team to achieve positive outcomes, we would love to hear from you. You’ll become part of a dedicated and caring professional team, united by a shared commitment to giving animals the best possible chance through veterinary treatment, fostering, and adoption. Willawong is a busy and rewarding location where many animals rely on AWLQ’s care and expertise. Working closely with our veterinary team, you’ll help ensure the smooth and efficient flow of animals through the clinic so they can move forward to their forever homes. This role also offers the opportunity to support AWLQ’s community outreach projects across the Brisbane region, helping extend care, education, and positive outcomes beyond our centre and into the wider community. You’ll liaise daily with a range of staff, departments, and foster carers, so strong communication, teamwork, and multitasking skills are essential. If you’re looking for a role where your skills, empathy, and leadership truly matter, this could be the perfect fit. Key Responsibilities Consult Support: Support veterinarians with routine health examinations and medical cases Foster Care Assistance: Assist veterinarians with foster carer consultations Nursing Support: Assist in radiography, surgical procedures, and monitor patient anaesthesia and post-operative procedures. In-house and external pathology procedures. Prepare medications as required Inpatient Care: Nurse hospitalised animals, monitor clinical signs and communicate with the team Communication: Liaise clearly and professionally with staff, volunteers, foster carers, and the community to ensure smooth operations and positive outcomes Organisation Pro: Prepare and implement surgery and consult schedules Patient files: Data entry of health, treatment and behaviour information Processes: Compliance with AWLQ policy and procedure, in addition to compliance with state and federal legislation Equipment Maintenance: Scheduling and management of veterinary equipment Stock control and ordering supplies What are the minimum requirements for this position? Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or recognised equivalent Ideally 3+ years' vet nursing experience Excellent animal handling skills, experience with anxious animals in the clinic environment Experience in a busy, fast-paced work environment Good computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite Previous experience in a shelter/rescue environment will be highly regarded 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 Completes tasks thoroughly with strong attention to detail within deadlines Versatility, flexibility and positivity Why should you join us? At AWLQ, we offer competitive pay and benefits, including access to an independent Employee Assistance Program, retail discounts, and 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 know that teams perform best when they have passion. We are committed to building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do meaningful work and is recognised for their efforts. Equity 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. Apply Now About Us At Animal Welfare League of Queensland (AWLQ), our vision is for every companion animal to have a safe and caring environment where their needs are met. We are driven by a commitment to integrity, compassion, innovation, and optimism. As a leader in the animal welfare sector, we're dedicated to a brighter future for both animals and our community. Your IP address (3.172.105.103) has been logged. 8 Hits.

Provide comprehensive nursing support including surgical assistance, patient monitoring, and inpatient care for animals in a rehoming center. Coordinate clinic schedules, manage veterinary equipment, and liaise with staff and foster carers to ensure efficient animal flow.

Requires a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent, ideally with over 3 years of experience in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must possess excellent animal handling skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• Employee Assistance Program • Retail discounts • Vet discounts

• Time managementPreferred
• Clinical carePreferred
• Customer servicePreferred
• Data entryPreferred

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• Veterinary Nursing
• Animal Handling
• Radiography
• Surgical Assistance
• Anaesthesia Monitoring
• Patient Care
• Customer Service
• Interpersonal Communication
• Time Management
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Stock Control
• Data Entry

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Environmental & Sustainability

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 25, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level