Vet Nurse jobs in Brisbane QLD

• Great team environment, interesting cases
• Casual role with 2-3 shifts per week for busy season
• Great penalty rates working weeknights, weekends and public holidays

AES Underwood is looking for experienced Veterinary Nurses to join our casual team during the busy tick paralysis season. If you're looking to expand your clinical skills, gain exposure to emergency medicine, or simply enjoy the challenge of caring for complex hospital cases, we'd love to hear from you.

We're seeking nurses who can commit to 2–3 shifts per week and support our hospitalised patients throughout this busy period. There may also be opportunities for ongoing casual shifts beyond the season for the right candidate.

As part of our nursing team, you'll play a vital role in caring for hospitalised patients during one of our busiest times of year. We're seeking nurses with strong patient care skills and previous experience managing hospital patients. Experience with tick paralysis cases will be highly regarded, although we also welcome experienced nurses who are keen to further develop their knowledge in emergency and critical care.

Why Join Us?
At AES, we want you to feel confident and supported from day one. You'll receive practical onboarding, on-the-floor guidance, and access to learning resources to help you settle into the team and build your emergency nursing skills.
You'll benefit from:

• Support from experienced ECC nurses and veterinarians
• Buddy shifts and hands-on guidance as you learn our hospital processes
• Access to online learning resources and CPD opportunities
• Exposure to a wide variety of emergency and critical care cases
• Opportunities to develop your knowledge of tick paralysis management and intensive patient care

About You
To be successful in this role, you'll have:

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or a Bachelor of Veterinary Technology
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in veterinary nursing
• Strong patient care and hospital nursing skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• A calm, adaptable, and proactive approach in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable transport and flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and public holidays

What We Offer

• Above-award wages plus generous penalty rates on most shifts
• Diverse and rewarding emergency and critical care cases
• Hands-on nursing experience including triage, pathology, radiography, treatments, surgery assistance, and patient monitoring
• A dedicated Client Care team to support nurses, veterinarians, and clients
• A collaborative workplace where nurse input is valued and respected
• Up to 70% discount on pet treatments and 50% off products
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellbeing initiatives including Mental Health First Aid support, flu vaccinations, and wellness resources

Ready to Join Us?
If you're an experienced veterinary nurse looking for an exciting seasonal opportunity and would like to gain valuable emergency and critical care experience while supporting patients through tick season, we'd love to hear from you.