Veterinary Technician (Part-Time, 50%)

About the role

The University of Queensland (UQ) is hiring a part-time (50%) permanent Veterinary Technician for its Gatton Campus, starting 4 January 2027. The role sits in the UQ VETS Clinical Studies Centre, which coordinates the Teaching Laboratory and provides operational, technical and instructional support for undergraduate practical teaching, continuing education workshops and seminars. The base salary is $79,096 to $83,863 plus 17% superannuation (HEW Level 4).

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the daily operation of the Teaching Laboratory, including class preparation, inventory management, stock rotation, ordering and routine maintenance.
• Provide medical, surgical and technical support, including animal handling and husbandry, anaesthesia and post-operative monitoring, basic laboratory procedures, diagnostic clinical pathology and assistance with specialised imaging.
• Support practical teaching and continuing education by working with academic staff, assisting students and preparing animals, equipment and facilities for classes and practical surgery.
• Assist with clipping and sorting out cadavers for practicals.
• Contribute to centre operations through equipment care, record keeping, customer service, administrative support and the Veterinary School Animal Adoption Program.

Required profile

• Practical veterinary nursing or technical experience, sound judgement and a commitment to animal welfare and student learning.
• Qualifications equivalent to a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience, plus a current open driver's licence.
• Experience in low-stress animal husbandry, handling and restraint, particularly with dogs, cats, birds, horses, pigs and sheep.
• Experience in a laboratory, teaching, technical or clinical setting, including handling cadavers and assisting with animal euthanasia.
• Knowledge of companion animal behaviour, medical and surgical nursing, and monitoring of anaesthesia, analgesia and post-operative recovery.
• Knowledge of the codes, legislation and ethical requirements governing the use of animals in research and teaching.
• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills, digital capability (word processing, databases, spreadsheets, email and practice management software), and effective customer service skills.

What we offer

• Free parking and an intercampus bus.
• On-campus childcare, a medical clinic and a post office.
• Up to 26 weeks of paid parental or primary care leave.
• 17% superannuation and 17.5% annual leave loading.
• Health and wellness discounts, including Fitness Passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Career development, including internal-only vacancies and the Study for Staff program.
• A 25% discount on eligible UQ VETS services and access to the $4.1 million UQ Sport facility.

Applications close 25 October 2026. Candidates must upload a resume and cover letter; applications received by email are not accepted. Pre-employment checks may include right-to-work verification, criminal history and mandatory immunisations, and unrestricted Australian work rights are required.