Not for Profit | Part-Time Permanent | Animal Care and Veterinary Services Award rate $38.66 per hour
Join us and make a difference!
At AWLQ, we're committed to creating a brighter future for animals in need and keeping pets and people together by providing life-saving support and resources.
About The Role
As the Senior Veterinary Nurse, you will oversee the day-to-day veterinary operations, guide and support your team, and have the ability to stay hands-on with nursing. You will work with our dedicated team to ensure the welfare of animals in care, dogs, cats, livestock, and small pets is to the highest standard.
You will manage the surgery and consult schedules, ensuring animals receive the care they need and progress as quickly as possible to adoption. You will help develop and expand programs, including fostering, always looking for new opportunities, and providing feedback and recommendations to improve processes and operations. You will nurture your team, providing growth and development.
Key Responsibilities
Team leadership: Provide guidance and support to the team so they love and thrive in their rolesPolicies and procedures: Assist with the implementation and compliance of new and existing policies and proceduresConsult Support: Support veterinarians with routine health examinations and medical casesNursing Support: Assist in radiography, surgical procedures, monitor patient anaesthesia, and post-operative procedures. In-house and external pathology procedures. Prepare medications as requiredInpatient Care: Nurses hospitalise animals, monitor clinical signs, and communicate with the teamOrganisation Pro: Prepare and implement surgery and consult schedulesPatient files: Data entry of health, treatment, and patient informationProcesses: Compliance with AWLQ policy and procedure, in addition to compliance with state and federal legislationRecruitment, training, and mentorship: Assist with recruitment, providing training and development of the nursing team and volunteersEquipment Maintenance: Scheduling and management of veterinary equipmentStock control and ordering supplies
What are the minimum requirements for this position?
Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or recognised equivalent5+ years' vet nursing experienceExperience as a senior nurse or in a leadership positionExcellent animal care and handling skillsExperience in a busy, fast-paced work environmentGood computer literacy, including Microsoft Office SuitePrevious experience in a shelter/rescue environment will be highly regarded
To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Have
Excellent Customer Service SkillsStrong Interpersonal and Communication SkillsAbility to manage your own time effectively and be respectful of the time of othersCompletes tasks thoroughly with strong attention to detail within deadlinesVersatility, flexibility and positivity
Why should you join us?
At AWLQ, we offer competitive pay and benefits, including access to an independent Employee Assistance Program, retail discounts, vet discounts. Most importantly, every day you’ll play an instrumental role in our lifesaving work.
Our mission is to unleash the potential in every team, and we know that teams perform best when they have passion. We are committed to building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do meaningful work and is recognised for their efforts.
Equity
Diversity and inclusion are the principles guiding how we build our teams, cultivate our leaders and build a culture of belonging where differences are valued.
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About Us
AWLQ is one of Queensland’s most dynamic and best-loved charities. Our organisation is the leader in the zero euthanasia movement nationally and is considered a national leader in animal welfare. AWLQ locally provides a safe haven for close to 10,000 stray and homeless animals each year, while also assisting other communities in saving homeless animals.
In addition to our shelter work, we are committed to keeping pets and people together by providing lifesaving support and resources to people in need with companion animals. We are known for our grassroots and innovative community-based animal welfare work including our community vet clinics, Getting to Zero, Golden Hearts Seniors’ Support Program and the National Desexing Network.
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