Veterinary Nurse - General Practice

About Us

Based in Townsville Queensland, JCUVet is North Queensland’s only veterinary teaching hospital, referral, and specialist centre.

JCUVet is passionate about training exceptional veterinary professionals while delivering specialised, GP and emergency veterinary care to our community. By integrating teaching with high-performing clinical services, we have a veterinary hospital that advances the profession today and secures its future tomorrow.

We are looking for someone to join our team of passionate professionals in this permanent full time role!

About the role

As a GP Veterinary Nurse, you will play a vital role in providing optimal patient care and clinical support to the Veterinary Clinicians. This includes performing clinical nurse exams, assisting with diagnostic, anaesthetic, and surgical procedures and administration of complex treatment plans under the direction of the Veterinarian.

What we’re looking for

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent;
• 2 + years’ experience working as a veterinary nurse
• A calm and confident approach in high-pressure situations.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and organisational skills.
• A commitment to providing compassionate and exceptional patient care.

What we offer

**Lifestyle. Learning. Industry Leadership.**Build the life you want, keep growing at the cutting edge, and help shape the future of the profession.

Lifestyle:

• Enjoy a roster designed to support your work-life balance in a tropical paradise! Monday – Friday roster with the possibility of working occasional Saturdays.
• Access to Fitness Passport, Employee discounts and Employee Assistance Program
• Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Competitive above award rates + Super

Learning:

• CPD allowance.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Work at the cutting edge inside a university-based teaching hospital with access to the latest equipment

Industry Leadership:

• Industry impact. Sharing your expertise with the wider profession
• Foster professional growth and confidence within the emergency and critical care team

Like to join us on our journey?

If you are excited about the prospect of advancing your career, contributing to a positive workplace culture, and truly feeling valued we want to hear from you!

JCUVet is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all suitable applicants. This position requires Australian work rights. Applicants must be Australian citizens, permanent residents, or hold a valid visa with permission to work.

For more information, email [email protected]

Check us out at www.jcuvet.com.au