CareerPlan

Veterinary Nurse (Locum)

Cairns, QueenslandFull-time2026-09-10 → 2026-10-22

Core

Provide high-quality medical and behavioural care to animals in RSPCA care while supporting proactive community animal welfare initiatives in Far North Queensland.

Role type

Locum/Contract Veterinary Nurse

Builds

Animal health and welfare services for domestic, farmed, and native animals

Domain

Animal welfare / Veterinary nursing

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Surgical nursing, emergency or critical care, medication administration, laboratory and pathology testing, patient triage, record maintenance, hospital operations support, hygiene and safety protocols

Preferred skills

Experience in fast-paced, high-volume hospital environments

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care and assist with examinations, treatments, and procedures; Administer medications and perform routine laboratory and pathology testing; Triage patients, maintain records, and support hospital operations; Ensure a clean, safe, and hygienic environment; Work collaboratively to deliver exceptional patient care

Seniority

Contract/Locum