Expression of Interest

• UQ VETS

• Join our Small Animal Hospital and Equine Hospital

• Casual Veterinary Nurse opportunities with an hourly rate in the range of $50.24 to $53.27, plus superannuation of 12% (HEW Level 4)

• Work at our Gatton Campus, a heritage rural site with innovative facilities

A career at UQ VETS means making a difference to not only the lives of the people and animals in your care, but also the next generation of vets and vet technicians. At UQ VETS, we offer the opportunity to build a dynamic career through structured development programs and access to industry leaders.

Instead of solely concentrating on meeting caseload benchmarks or revenue targets, your priorities lie in creating an impact, establishing a lasting impression on the field, and conducting work that brings about positive changes in the lives of animals.

In particular, UQ VETS Small Animal Hospital values every animal and offers unrivalled medical, surgical and diagnostic services for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, small mammals and fish at our world-class veterinary hospital in Gatton. You can take a virtual tour of our Small Animal Hospital here.

Our UQ VETS Equine Specialist Hospital's world-leading specialist veterinarians and nurses work together to provide outstanding veterinary care for horses. We're proud of the service we deliver and strive to provide horse owners and trainers with the best treatment options and outcomes for your horse. You can take a virtual tour of our Equine Specialist Hospital here.

As part of the largest university in the state, you'll be part of a culture where excellence is at our core, 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

• 12% superannuation contributions

• 25% discount on eligible UQ Vets services

• Access to our $4.1 million UQ Sports facility

• Volunteer in our community garden

We are seeking Casual Veterinary Nurses to join the team at UQ Vets. These roles will provide high-quality nursing and technical services within the Small Animal Hospital and Equine Hospital, while also supporting the teaching of Undergraduate Veterinary Science and Veterinary Technology students in a clinical environment.

• 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.

• Comfortable working sole charge nurse over a range of shifts from day, afternoon, overnights, weekends and pubic holidays. Shift loadings apply to shifts outside of normal work hours.

• 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.

The successful candidate may be required to complete background checks including, right to work in Australia and mandatory immunisations.

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 The employee is required to provide evidence of immunisation against VPDs. 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Mrs Sophie Jackson at

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:

• Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the 'About You' section  

• Resume 

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

As a casual employee, and in line with Fair Work, please note that there is no commitment to ongoing work in this position. 

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 30 June 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R

Please note applications will be reviewed as received. Candidates may be interviewed prior to the job closing date. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. The University of Queensland reserves the right to close this application process early.