Veterinary Nurse Intern

About the role

The University of Queensland (UQ VETS) is seeking a motivated Veterinary Nurse Intern to start their veterinary nursing career at its Gatton Campus. This is a full-time, fixed-term position of 12 months, with a base salary of $70,319 to $77,400 plus 17% superannuation (HEW Level 3). The intern receives structured training and supervision in a collaborative clinical environment, supporting veterinary staff and clinical academics involved in educating veterinary and veterinary technology students.

Key responsibilities

• Develop practical veterinary nursing skills under supervision while maintaining high standards of patient care and professional practice.
• Assess, monitor and assist with the treatment of patients under veterinary or nursing supervision, working with veterinarians, specialists and nursing colleagues.
• Assist with diagnostic procedures, clinical pathology techniques and the care, cleaning and maintenance of specialised clinical equipment.
• Provide customer service and administrative support to clinic clients, students, staff and other stakeholders, including reception and inventory tasks when required.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology, Bachelor of Veterinary Technology, Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, or an equivalent combination of education and training.
• Strong interest in starting a career in veterinary nursing within a clinical teaching environment.
• Current radiation licence, or willingness and ability to obtain one.
• Unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment; employer-sponsored work rights are not available.

Required skills

• Ability to communicate professionally with colleagues, clients, students, veterinarians and specialists.
• Capacity to learn and apply clinic protocols, patient care standards and safe work practices.
• Ability to handle, clean and maintain clinical equipment and to develop competence in diagnostic and treatment procedures.
• Flexibility, initiative and teamwork in a multidisciplinary setting.

What we offer

• Structured development programs and access to industry leaders.
• Benefits such as up to 26 weeks of paid parental or primary care leave, 17% superannuation and 17.5% annual leave loading.
• Health and wellness discounts, fitness passport access, free flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance and an employee assistance program.
• Career development, including internal-only vacancies and the Study for Staff program, plus a 25% discount on eligible UQ VETS services.

Applications close 1 November 2026 at 11:00pm AEST. Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter through the university's Talent Acquisition team; email applications are not accepted. Pre-employment checks may include right-to-work verification, criminal history and mandatory immunisations.