Veterinary Nurse

At AWLQ, we’re committed to creating a brighter future for animals in need and keeping pets and people together by providing lifesaving support and resources to people in need with companion animals.

Animal Welfare League Queensland (AWLQ) is currently looking for a permanent Part-time Veterinary Nurse to join our Ipswich Animal Rehoming Centre. There is a minimum of 2 shifts per week with the opportunity for additional shifts plus some public holiday and weekend work.

If you are an experienced Vet Nurse who wants to make a real difference in animals' lives then this is your opportunity!

You will join a dedicated professional team focused on caring for animals to achieve positive outcomes through treatment, fostering and adoption. You will work with the veterinary team facilitating the efficient flow of animals through the centre so they can go on to find their forever homes.

You will liaise with multiple staff, departments, and foster carers daily so strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to multi-task are a must.

1. Consult Support: Support veterinarians with routine health examinations and medical cases
2. Foster Care Assistance: Assist veterinarians with foster carer consultations
3. Nursing Support: Assist in radiography, surgical procedures, monitor patient anesthesia and post-operative procedures. Inhouse and external pathology procedures. Prepare medications as required
4. Inpatient Care: Nurse hospitalised animals, monitors clinical signs, and communicate with the team
5. Organisation Pro: Prepare and implement surgery and consult schedules
6. Patient files: Data entry of health, treatment and behaviour information
7. Processes: Compliance with AWLQ policy and procedure, in addition to compliance with state and federal legislation

1. Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or recognised equivalent
2. Ideally 3+ years' vet nursing experience
3. Excellent animal handling skills, and experience with anxious animals in the clinic environment
4. Experience in a busy, fast-paced work environment
5. Good computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite
6. Previous experience in a shelter/rescue environment will be highly regarded

1. Excellent Customer Service Skills
2. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
3. Excellent time management skills
4. High level of accuracy and attention to detail
5. Versatility, flexibility and positivity
6. Experience in a fast-paced environment
7. Intermediate level computer skills

Founded in 1959, AWLQ has become a trusted leader in animal welfare. We provide a safe haven and second chance for close to 10,000 stray and homeless animals every year. To each one of these animals we welcome through our doors, a promise is made – to never euthanise a healthy, sociable, or treatable animal in our care. We work tirelessly every day to maintain this promise.

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.

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.

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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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.