Veterinary Nurse Brisbane West Locum

Veterinary Nurse (Casual Locum) Brisbane West Region Greencross Vets

Are you an experienced Veterinary Nurse who can confidently walk into a clinic hit the ground running and provide immediate support to busy teams

Greencross is looking for an experienced and capable Casual Locum Veterinary Nurse to support our clinics across the Brisbane West Region.

This is a unique opportunity for a nurse who enjoys variety flexibility and the chance to work with multiple teams while making a genuine difference. Were looking for someone who can confidently step into different clinic environments adapt quickly work independently and provide experienced nursing support whenever our teams need an extra pair of hands.

Youll become a valued member of our Brisbane West nursing community supporting clinics during periods of leave high demand and additional staffing requirements.

The role will primarily provide support across clinics including:

• Ipswich: Greencross Ipswich and Silkstone-Booval
• Brisbane: Greencross Camira Forest Lake Browns Plains Jindalee Kenmore Richlands
• Toowoomba: Greencross Chandlers Eastwood House South Toowoomba and Wilsonton

Why Youll Love This Role

No two weeks will look the same.

As a Regional Locum Nurse youll have the opportunity to work alongside a variety of experienced veterinary teams broaden your clinical exposure and build strong professional relationships across multiple Greencross clinics.

This role offers:

• Flexible casual work to suit your lifestyle
• Exposure to a diverse range of clinics caseloads and teams
• Opportunities to further develop your clinical nursing skills
• A strong regional support network
• Variety and challenge in your day-to-day work
• The opportunity to positively impact clinics when they need support most

Whether youre looking for flexibility professional growth or simply love the variety that comes with locum work this role offers it all.

About the Role

As a Casual Locum Veterinary Nurse youll be relied upon to provide experienced nursing support across a range of clinic environments.

Were looking for someone who can confidently integrate into existing teams and contribute from day one often with minimal supervision.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting veterinarians during consultations diagnostics treatments and procedures
• Preparing patients for surgery and assisting in theatre
• Monitoring anaesthesia and supporting post-operative recovery
• Administering medications and treatments
• Collecting samples and performing diagnostic testing
• Providing hospital and inpatient care
• Assisting with emergency and urgent care cases when required
• Maintaining patient records and treatment plans
• Providing exceptional client communication and education
• Supporting reception and administrative duties when needed
• Maintaining hygiene infection control and clinical standards throughout the clinic

About You

Were looking for someone who:

• Holds a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent)
• Has 2 - 3 years of clinical veterinary nursing experience
• Is confident across medical surgical and hospital nursing
• Can work independently and use initiative
• Is comfortable stepping into unfamiliar clinic environments and adapting quickly
• Has excellent anaesthetic monitoring skills
• Demonstrates strong communication and customer service skills
• Is organised reliable and professional
• Enjoys working collaboratively with a variety of teams
• Holds a current drivers licence and reliable transport
• Is willing to travel between clinics throughout the Brisbane West Region

Most importantly youre an experienced nurse who can confidently walk into a clinic support the team and provide outstanding patient care without missing a beat.

Why Greencross

As part of Australias leading veterinary care network youll have access to a wide range of benefits and professional development opportunities including:

• Ongoing continuing education and professional development
• Access to VetEducation VetWebinars LinkedIn Learning and other learning platforms
• Annual Greencross Clinical Conference
• Career progression opportunities across a national network of clinics and hospitals
• Access to a broad community of veterinary professionals
• Staff discounts on veterinary services and products including Royal Canin
• Petbarn retail discounts
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Access to Pounce employee discounts across retail travel fuel entertainment and more
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mental health and wellbeing support programs
• A genuine commitment to work-life balance

Why Brisbane West

Brisbanes western corridor offers a fantastic blend of city convenience and relaxed suburban living. From Ipswichs rich history and growth to the family-friendly communities of Camira Forest Lake Jindalee Kenmore and Browns Plains youll enjoy working across a diverse and vibrant region.

With beautiful parks great cafés excellent shopping precincts and easy access to both Brisbane CBD and the Scenic Rim Brisbane West offers the perfect balance of professional opportunity and lifestyle.

Apply Today

If youre an experienced Veterinary Nurse looking for flexibility variety and the opportunity to support multiple fantastic teams across the Brisbane West Region wed love to hear from you.

Join Greencross as a Brisbane West Locum Veterinary Nurse and become the skilled trusted support our teams rely on when they need it most.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Casual

Experience: years
Vacancy: 1