Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

Animal Welfare League Queensland is seeking an experienced Veterinary Nurse to join its Gold Coast Community Veterinary Clinic in Coombabah. This is a permanent part-time opportunity for 19 hours per week across 2 days. The position sits within a not-for-profit organisation and is paid at the Animal Care & Veterinary Services Award rate starting from $31.60.

You will work alongside a skilled and committed team of veterinary professionals in a busy clinic environment. The role is well suited to someone who enjoys varied hands-on nursing work, can stay composed in a high-pressure setting, and wants to contribute directly to animal welfare.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during routine consultations and examinations.
• Coordinate and help carry out surgical scheduling and day-to-day clinic organisation.
• Support clients through nursing care and provide compassionate grief support where needed.
• Carry out nursing duties such as radiography assistance, surgical support, anaesthesia monitoring, IV placement, post-operative care, and preparation of medications.
• Support both in-house and external pathology processes.
• Care for hospitalised animals, track their clinical condition, and keep owners updated as appropriate.
• Show understanding, empathy, and awareness of community animal health and welfare issues.

What You Need

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• At least 3 years of experience in veterinary nursing within a fast-paced clinic.
• Confidence working independently with anaesthetic monitoring, IV placement, and general nursing duties.
• Strong animal handling ability.
• Prior experience in a busy, high-pressure workplace.
• Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in a shelter or rescue setting is preferred.
• Familiarity with Smartflow would be a strong advantage.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Good time management and respect for others’ time.
• High attention to detail and the ability to work to deadlines.
• A flexible, positive, and adaptable approach.

About Animal Welfare League Queensland

Founded in 1959, AWLQ is a respected animal welfare charity dedicated to giving animals a second chance. Each year, the organisation provides care and support to around 10,000 stray and homeless animals. Its work includes a commitment not to euthanise healthy, sociable, or treatable animals in its care.

Beyond shelter operations, AWLQ delivers community-based support that helps keep pets and people together, including community vet clinics, Getting to Zero, the Golden Hearts Seniors’ Support Program, and the National Desexing Network.

Benefits and Work Environment

AWLQ offers competitive pay and employee benefits, including access to an independent Employee Assistance Program, retail discounts, and veterinary discounts. The role also offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to lifesaving animal welfare work every day.

Culture and Inclusion

The organisation values diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and aims to build teams where differences are respected and people are recognised for the work they do.

Additional Information

This is a permanent part-time onsite role based in Coombabah, Queensland, Australia. The clinic is described as high-volume and fast-paced, so candidates should be comfortable working efficiently under pressure. The employer has also highlighted a calm manner as important for success in the role.

The workplace promotes meaningful work, teamwork, and a culture where passion for the mission is highly valued.