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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.
Experienced Veterinary Nurses Needed
Animal Welfare League Queensland (AWLQ) is currently looking for an experienced Veterinary Nurse to join our Gold Coast Community Veterinary Clinic!
You’ll be working within a team of highly skilled and passionate veterinary professionals under the banner of one of the most respected brands in animal welfare. If you are passionate about making a direct impact in animal welfare, we’d love to talk to you.
Why You'll Love It Here
Work-Life Balance: We are offering a minimum of 28 hours per week over 3 days also weekend availability is required. Options for additional hours are available as well.
Key Responsibilities
- Consult Support: Support veterinarians with routine examinations and consultations
- Organisation Pro: Prepare and implement surgery schedules
- Client Support: Provide veterinary nursing care and grief support to clients
- Nursing Support: Assist in radiography, surgical procedures, monitor patient anesthesia and post-operative procedures. Inhouse and external pathology procedures. Prepare medications as required
- Inpatient Care: Nurse hospitalised animals, monitor clinical signs and communicate with owners
- Community Advocate: Demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and empathy for community animal health and welfare issues
What are the minimum requirements for this position?
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or recognised equivalent
- Minimum of 1+ years' vet nursing experience
- Excellent animal handling skills
- Experience in a busy, fast-paced work environment
- Good computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite
- Desired previous experience in a shelter/rescue environment
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
- Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- Ability to manage your own time effectively and be respectful of the time of others
- Strong attention to detail within deadlines
- Versatility, flexibility and positivity
Who are we?
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.
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.
