Equine Veterinary Nurse

• School of Veterinary Science

• Full-time, continuing position

• Base salary will be in the range $76,025 - $80,606+ 17% Superannuation (HEW 4)

• Based at our Gatton Campus

Join a team where your passion for equine care meets world-class veterinary excellence. At our Equine Specialist Hospital, we're seeking an enthusiastic Veterinary Nurse ready to make a real impact within our 24/7 equine specialist team. You'll be part of a dynamic environment that blends innovation, collaboration, and professional growth—reflecting UQ's commitment to learning, discovery, and care.

Our state-of-the-art hospital offers advanced services in surgery, internal medicine, sports medicine, and diagnostic imaging, including CT, scintigraphy, fluoroscopy, digital radiography, and standing MRI. Working alongside leading veterinarians, you'll play a vital role in supporting both our clinical operations and the work-integrated learning of Veterinary Science and Veterinary Technology students. With a rotating shift schedule, you'll gain diverse clinical experience across specialist areas while contributing to the care and wellbeing of our equine patients.

As a 24-hour operation, the rotating roster provides exposure to a broad range of cases and opportunities to develop your skills across multiple specialty areas. Your take-home salary will be dependent on your specific roster, including loadings of 50% for weekend shifts, 25% for night shifts, and 15% for afternoon shifts.

Afternoon shifts are shifts commencing at or after midday and finishing at or before midnight, Night Shift are shifts extending beyond midnight and finishing at or before 9AM.

This is your opportunity to grow your skills, shape the next generation of veterinary professionals, and be part of a team driven by excellence and compassion.

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Deliver skilled clinical nursing care and technical support across ICU, isolation, and hospital wards, including assistance with diagnostic imaging and specialised procedures.

• Maintain and manage specialised equipment, pharmacy inventory, and digital records using practice management software.

• Provide high-quality administrative and customer service support to veterinarians, students, clients, and external stakeholders.

• Contribute to teaching and training of Veterinary Science and Veterinary Technology students while adhering to and improving nursing SOPs.

For a full position description please contact

Established over 125 years ago, UQ's Gatton Campus has a long history – from starting out as a dedicated agricultural institution, to being a field hospital during WWII, and to joining the UQ community in 1990.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join an organisation where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued, and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• Free parking and intercampus bus

• On campus childcare, medical clinic, and post office

• 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave

• 17% superannuation contributions

• 17.5% annual leave loading

• UQ Study for Staff

• 25% discount on eligible UQ Vets services

• Access to our $4.1 million UQ Sports facility

• Volunteer in our community garden

• Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing and/or Bachelor of Applied Science (Veterinary Technology) or equivalent, with at least 2 years of nursing experience.

• Proven ability to deliver and maintain high standards of professional veterinary nursing across all areas.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to work flexibly, independently, and with initiative.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration with colleagues, clients, and students.

• Sound knowledge of ethical standards, workplace health and safety, and relevant employment policies.

• Effective team player with enthusiasm, self-motivation, and commitment to professional excellence.

• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning and contribution to clinical teaching and student training.

• Willingness to engage in professional and community service activities and ability to obtain a radiation licence.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia, mandatory immunisations.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Veterinary Nurse Manager Sophie Jackson

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at , stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
 

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

• Resume

• A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don't meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

Applications close 30th November at 11.00pm AEST (R Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 8th December.