Veterinary Nurse - Full Time
Requisition ID: 016642
Join our team to help provide outstanding health care to our diverse animal collection, including the second largest Australian captive koala population and our tigers at Tiger Island.
From preventative health care to disease investigations and involvement in research, every day at Dreamworld presents a new and exciting opportunity. As a veterinary nurse at Dreamworld, you will be an integral and valued member of our animal health team, working alongside our experienced and passionate wildlife team in one of the largest native wildlife parks in Southeast Queensland, housing species such as cassowaries, Lumholt'z tree kangaroos, saltwater and freshwater crocodiles, bilbies, koalas, dingoes, emus, and many more.
What we can offer:
* Opportunities to contribute to research projects: from assisting in data collection through to manuscript writing, depending on your interest and experience level.
* Work with an incredible variety of species in a workplace full of energy and purpose.
* Welfare-driven decision making with an emphasis on conditioned/voluntary behaviour wherever possible.
* Be part of a like-minded, collaborative, and highly skilled team.
* Build your zoo and wildlife nursing career at one of Australia's most recognised parks.
* In-house capabilities including: DR & portable X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, biochemistry, microscopy/cytology, anaesthesia, surgery, hospitalisation, remote drug delivery, a great library of medical and nursing textbooks, and record keeping through ZIMS.
* Excellent relationships with external specialist facilities to ensure our patients have access to all the care they need, including: stereotactic radiotherapy, CT, endoscopy, and specialist surgeons, anaesthetists, and internal medicine clinicians.
* Complimentary access to Dreamworld, WhiteWater World, and SkyPoint for you and your family.
What you will be doing:
* Daily animal care across hospital, quarantine, back‐of‐house, and on‐display exhibits.
* Assisting our veterinarians with cases including disease investigations, anaesthesia, surgery, and more.
* Maintaining healthcare records, stock, and resources.
* Supporting conservation, research, and welfare initiatives.
* Contributing to a safe, efficient, and positive team environment.
* This role is active and physically demanding, with plenty of hands‐on animal work and collaboration across the wider Life Sciences team.
What we are looking for:
* Cert IV or equivalent in veterinary nursing.
* Experience working with Australian native wildlife.
* Strong communication and organisational skills.
* Confidence working with people from diverse backgrounds.
* Manual driver's licence.
* Current Q‐fever vaccination, or the ability to obtain one.
* Flexibility to work across a 7‐day roster, including weekends and public holidays.
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