Equine Veterinary Nurse

• School of Veterinary Science

• HEW Level 4

• Full-Time, Fixed-Term Position for up to 12 Months

• Closing Date: 8 November 2022 (R-18205)

About This Opportunity

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Veterinary Nurse to provide high quality nursing and technical services within the clinic. You will also assist with teaching Undergraduate Veterinary students and Veterinary Technology students in a clinical environment.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Provide skillful and professional support to a large team of veterinary staff, including veterinary specialists.

• Assess, monitor, treat and maintain excellent husbandry standards for patients in ICU, isolation and hospital wards.

• Liaise confidently and competently with a large team of veterinarians, veterinary specialists and support staff regarding patient treatment and care.

• Undertake correct care, cleaning and maintenance of technical and specialised instrumentation and equipment.

• Assist with radiography, Computer Tomography, Scintigraphy and M.R.I. procedures

• Competently perform diagnostic clinical pathology techniques.

• Provide administrative support to all clinic staff as required and assist with reception duties as required in an efficient and effective manner.

• Adhere to SOPs (standard operating procedures) for Nursing and contribute to review of SOPs.

• Provide clinical training/teaching support for the School’s training/teaching of veterinary and veterinary technology students.

• Provide a high level of customer service to clinic clients, veterinary students, staff and other external clients, both by phone and in person.

• Assist with management of pharmacy inventory, including stock levels, prices and stock take, using the practice management software.

• Use practice management software to support the efficient administration and business management requirements.

This role is subject to The University’s Code of Conduct .   

About You

• Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing and/or Bachelor of Applied Science (Veterinary Technology) and/or Bachelor of Veterinary Technology plus at least 2 years nursing experience or equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

• Demonstrated ability to deliver and maintain high standards of professional veterinary nursing in all areas of nursing.

• High level organisational skills with a demonstrated ability to work flexibly with the use of initiative and autonomy.

• Good written and oral communication skills and demonstrated ability to use these skills in managing professional & operational relationships with colleagues, clients and students.

• Knowledge of ethical requirements, principles and practices relevant to all areas of veterinary nursing.

• Knowledge and application of relevant policies and procedures applicable to employment, including workplace health and safety, employment equity and anti-discrimination.

• An effective team player who maintains effective working relationships in a team environment.

• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and excellence in the field of veterinary nursing and willingness to participate in other professional service activities e.g. VNCA, community organisations, RSPCA, PetPEP (AVA).

• Possess or be able to apply for a radiation license.

What We Can Offer  

This is a full-time, fixed-term position for up to 12 months at HEW Level 4.

The full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $66,733.35 to $70,842.86 plus super of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be in the range $78,078.02 to $82,886.15 per annum.  

  

For further information about UQ’s benefits, please visit Why Work at UQ and review The University of Queensland’s Enterprise Bargaining Agreement 2018

– 2021 .

 
Questions?   

To discuss this role please contact Rebecca de Gier at r.vercoe@uq.edu.au .

 

For application queries, please contact recruitment@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number in the subject line.  
 

Want to Apply?  

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered: 

• Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section   

• Resume  

 

 Please note that you will be asked to add all documents into the one upload box labelled ‘resume’, which is step one of the application form.  

  

To satisfy pre-requisite questions and ensure your application can be considered in full, all candidates must apply via the UQ Careers portal by the job closing deadline or will not be accepted.  
 

Other Information  

Vaccinations and Immunisation

It is a condition of employment for this role that if you are required now or in the future, to work or interact in Queensland Health clinical facility; or in an equivalent clinical health facility; or health care role; or will be required to perform work tasks that put you at risk of exposure to vaccine-preventable disease you are required to be immunised against, and remain immunised against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs) in accordance with the University’s Vaccinations and Immunisation Guidelines (PPL 2.60.08).  The employee is required to provide evidence of immunisation against VPDs. 

 

Work Rights

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.  

 

Background Checks

All final applicants for this position may be asked to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.  
 

We value diversity and inclusion, and actively encourage applications from those who bring diversity to the University. Our Diversity and Inclusion webpage contains further information if you require additional support. Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to recruitment@uq.edu.au .  

 

If you are a current employee of the University, or hold an unpaid or affiliate appointment with the University, please login to your staff Workday account and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board.