NQ Care is an exciting new Emergency and Referral Veterinary Hospital in Townsville. Since opening in early 2025, we've experienced rapid growth in our first year, and due to overwhelming community support and demand, we’re now expanding our team and services. If you’re seeking a new opportunity where your growth and wellbeing are genuinely prioritised, we want to hear from you. This is your chance to join a clinic that’s going places fast.
We are currently seeking experienced veterinary nurses for full time employment in our Emergency and Critical Care department. Whether you're looking to grow your skills, reignite your passion, or find your place in a supportive, progressive team this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
Skills and experience required:
* Have a strong interest in emergency medicine and are excited to be hands-on throughout the critical care journey
* Are proactive, adaptable, and bring positive energy to every shift
* Enjoy working independently while also embracing a collaborative, one-team approach
* Take pride in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to both patients and their humans
* Can manage and prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment
* Communicate clearly and confidently both verbally and in writing
Experience in ECC & general anaesthesia is desirable but not essential. Further training and education will be provided to upskill you in the world of ECC – we never stop learning!
To be considered for this position, we’re looking for someone who has
* Completed a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent
* A minimum of 3 years, full-time experience
* Previous experience in emergency would be highly regarded but is not essential
What’s in it for you?
You’ll be joining a purpose-built hospital that’s fresh, full of momentum, and built from the ground up with a clear mission: to enrich the lives of pets, their families and our team. We’re new, growing fast, and eager to learn from the collective experience of every team member who joins us. Your pets, our passion. Your growth, our priority.
* Competitive and transparent salary packages ($75,000 - $80,000 per annum plus super based on, competencies, experience, and further education).
* Continuing education allowance and support in further coursework
* Competitive paid parental leave package
* Supportive leaders who are committed to your learning and development
* Collaborative team environment where nurses are prioritised and seen as the leaders in departments and the business
* Scrubs you might enjoy wearing (hello Figs!)
* Vets who understand and respect that nurses play an integral role in providing care
* Culture celebration days (that do not involve pizza)
If you're looking for a fast-paced, supportive environment where you’ll handle rewarding cases, work with great facilities, and be part of something from the ground up—we’d love to hear from you.
Please send your resume, certificate IV and availability to *******@nqcare.com.au
Feel like this position isn’t for you or you don’t quite hit the experience levels but would still like to join the team? Please reach out to us to see what other opportunities we have in our team.