UQ VETS Full-time permanent opportunity Base salary will be in the range $77,545.50 - $82,218.84 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 4) Join our Gatton Campus community – take a virtual tour ! About This Opportunity UQ Vets is seeking an experienced and compassionate Urgent Care Veterinary Nurse to join our dedicated clinical team. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by delivering high-quality, life-saving care to animals in a dynamic emergency and intensive care environment. Working alongside leading veterinarians, specialists and nursing colleagues, you will provide expert clinical care to critically ill and injured patients. Your responsibilities will include patient assessment, monitoring and treatment, assisting with advanced diagnostics and emergency procedures, and maintaining excellent nursing standards in high-pressure situations. You will join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that values clinical excellence, continuous learning and animal welfare, while also contributing to the teaching and training of veterinary and veterinary technology students in a hospital setting. Key responsibilities will include: Deliver high-quality clinical nursing care, including patient assessment, monitoring, treatment and husbandry across ICU, isolation and hospital wards, supporting complex diagnostics and procedures. Collaborate effectively with veterinarians, specialists and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care, maintain specialised equipment, and adhere to and improve clinical SOPs. Support teaching and training activities by providing clinical guidance to veterinary and veterinary technology students in a hospital setting. Provide efficient administrative and client service support, including reception duties, pharmacy and inventory management, and use of practice management systems to support clinic operations. 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. Afternoon shifts are shifts commencing at or after midday and finishing at or before midnight, Night Shift are shifts extending beyond midnight and finishing at or before 9AM. About UQ VETS A career at UQ VETS means making a difference to not only the lives of the people and animals in your care, but also the next generation of vets and vet technicians. At UQ VETS, we offer the opportunity to build a dynamic career through structured development programs and access to industry leaders. Instead of solely concentrating on meeting caseload benchmarks or revenue targets, your priorities lie in creating an impact, establishing a lasting impression on the field, and conducting work that brings about positive changes in the lives of animals. The Veterinary Teaching Hospital is an organisational unit within the School that includes all of the School’s outstanding clinical facilities. UQ VETS Equine Hospital is largely referral-based hospital with advanced facilities and offers a 24-hour emergency medical and surgical service. UQ VETS Small Animal Hospital boasts the latest in veterinary medical and surgical diagnostic and treatment options for small animals, birds, exotic pets and wildlife, as well as a 7-day urgent and emergency Care service. UQ staff also supervise clinical placements at the RSPCA’s Brisbane Animal Care Campus, Wacol. In particular, the UQ VETS Small Animal Hospital values every animal and offers unrivalled medical, surgical and diagnostic services for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, small mammals and fish at our world-class veterinary hospital in Gatton. You can take a virtual tour of our Small Animal Hospital here. About UQ As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world. 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. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as: Free parking and intercampus bus On campus childcare, medical clinic, and post office Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave 17% superannuation contributions 17.5% annual leave loading 25% discount on eligible UQ Vets services Access to our $4.1 million UQ Sports facility Volunteer in our community garden About You A Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, Bachelor of Applied Science (Veterinary Technology) or Bachelor of Veterinary Technology, with at least two years’ relevant nursing experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and training. Proven ability to deliver high-quality veterinary nursing care across all areas of practice. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to work flexibly, use initiative and manage competing priorities. Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, enabling effective professional relationships with colleagues, clients and students. Sound knowledge of ethical standards, policies and procedures, including workplace health and safety, equity and anti-discrimination. A collaborative team-oriented approach, supported by enthusiasm, initiative and self-motivation. Commitment to ongoing professional development and interest in supporting the clinical training of veterinary and veterinary technology students. Willingness to participate in professional or community service activities. Possession of, or eligibility to obtain, a radiation licence. Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, which may include verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, and mandatory immunisations. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements. Questions? For more information about this opportunity, please contact Miss Sophie Alonso at s.alonso@uq.edu.au. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. Want to Apply? We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload: Resume A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent, particularly from Australia’s First Nations Peoples. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au. Other Information UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role. Applications close Sunday January 25th 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-59323).