About This Chance
Join a team where your passion for equine care meets world‑class veterinary excellence. At our Equine Specialist Hospital, we’re seeking an enthusiastic Veterinary Nurse ready to make a real impact within our 24/7 equine specialist team. You’ll be part of a dynamic environment that blends innovation, collaboration, and qualified growth—reflecting UQ’s commitment to learning, discovery, and care.
Base salary will be in the range $76,025 - $80,606 plus 17% superannuation (HEW 4).
Our state‑of‑the‑art hospital offers advanced services in surgery, internal medicine, sports medicine, and diagnostic imaging, including CT, scintigraphy, fluoroscopy, digital radiography, and standing MRI. You will support clinical operations and work‑integrated learning of Veterinary Science and Veterinary Technology students.
As a 24‑hour operation, the rotating roster provides exposure to a broad range of cases and opportunities to develop your skills across multiple specialty areas. Your take‑home salary will be dependent on your specific roster, including loadings of 50% for weekend shifts, 25% for night shifts, and 15% for afternoon shifts.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver skilled clinical nursing care and technical support across ICU, isolation, and hospital wards, including assistance with diagnostic imaging and specialised procedures.
- Maintain and manage specialised equipment, pharmacy inventory, and digital records using practice management software.
- Provide high‑quality administrative and customer service support to veterinarians, students, clients, and external stakeholders.
- Contribute to teaching and training of Veterinary Science and Veterinary Technology students while adhering to and improving nursing SOPs.
About UQ’s Gatton Campus
Established over125 years ago, UQ’s Gatton Campus has a long history—from starting out as a dedicated agricultural institution, to being a field hospital during WWII, and to joining the UQ community in 1990. Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world.
Benefits
- Free parking and inter‑campus bus
- On‑campus childcare, medical clinic, and post office
- 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
- 17 % superannuation contributions
- 17.5 % annual leave loading
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- 25 % discount on eligible UQ Vets services
- Access to our $4.1 million UQ Sports facility
- Volunteer in our community garden
About You
- Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing and/or Bachelor of Applied Science (Veterinary Technology) or equivalent, with at least 2 years of nursing experience.
- Proven ability to deliver and maintain high standards of professional veterinary nursing across all areas.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to work flexibly, independently, and with initiative.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration with colleagues, clients, and students.
- Sound knowledge of ethical standards, workplace health and safety, and relevant employment policies.
- Effective team player with enthusiasm, self‑motivation, and commitment to professional excellence.
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning and contribution to clinical teaching and student training.
- Willingness to engage in professional and community service activities and ability to obtain a radiation licence.
Applications Close
Applications close 30th November at 11:00 pm AEST (R‑57192). Interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 8th December.
Contact
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Veterinary Nurse Manager Sophie Jackson For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at, stating the job reference number (R‑57192) in the subject line.
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