Job Description
Harbour City Veterinary Surgery | Gladstone, QLD \n
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.
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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 \n
As a valued member of our nursing team, you’ll be involved in all aspects of hospital and surgical nursing, including:
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\n - Anaesthetic monitoring and patient care
\n - Pre and post-operative nursing
\n - Collecting and processing blood and urine samples using IDEXX equipment
\n - Radiology
\n - Administering medications and treatments
\n - Patient admissions and discharges
\n - Assisting with cleaning and reception duties as required
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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 \n
We’re looking for someone who is confident, motivated and enjoys being part of a collaborative team in a busy rural clinic.
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Ideally, you’ll have:
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\n - Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or a Veterinary Technology degree (preferred)
\n - At least 2 years’ veterinary nursing experience
\n - Strong surgical and anaesthesia nursing skills
\n - Excellent communication and organisational abilities
\n - A positive attitude and commitment to a supportive workplace culture
\n - A willingness to mentor and support colleagues
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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? \n
\n - Supportive and welcoming team environment
\n - Potential pathway to a permanent position
\n - Generous staff discounts for your own pets
\n - Access to discounts across retail, travel, health and fitness providers
\n - Employee Assistance Program offering free confidential counselling for you and your immediate family
\n - Career opportunities and support through the wider Apiam Animal Health network
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Location: \n
Gladstone Central, Queensland
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