Veterinary Nurse
Core
Provide high-quality medical and behavioural nursing care to animals in RSPCA Queensland's care, assisting veterinarians with examinations, diagnostics, treatments, and surgical procedures.
Role type
Experienced Veterinary Nurse
Builds
Medical and behavioural care for shelter animals, neonatal support, and community welfare programs
Domain
Animal welfare / Veterinary nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Clinical nursing skills, anaesthetic monitoring, surgical assistance, medication administration, patient triage, neonatal care, species handling and restraint, data integrity
Preferred skills
Passion for animal welfare, adaptability, collaborative approach, strong observation skills
Technologies
Clinical systems
Responsibilities
Assist veterinarians with examinations, diagnostics, treatments, and surgical procedures; Monitor patients under sedation and general anaesthetic; Administer medications (oral, topical, SQ, IM, IV); Perform pre- and post-operative nursing care; Support neonatal care for kittens and puppies; Safely handle and restrain a variety of species; Maintain accurate patient records; Support community animal welfare programs and outreach events.