Employment Information
At Nicklin Way Veterinary Surgery we are committed to providing job satisfaction for our staff. We provide a stimulating and fun working environment and strongly encourage continuing education.
Although job vacancies are infrequent, we are happy to accept CVs from enthusiastic, dependable, hard-working people who wish to join our team. Your CV can be submitted to manager@nicklinwayvet.com.au
For educational requirements we recommend:
Veterinarians
- Bachelor of Veterinary Science, or equivalent degree recognised in Australia
- Veterinary Surgeons Board of Queensland Registration
- Queensland Health veterinary diagnostic radiography use licence.
- Microchip licence.
Veterinary Nurses
- See Animal Industries Resource Centre; or
- See Veterinary Nurses Council of Australia; or
- See TAFE.
Veterinary Receptionists
- Previous experience in veterinary industry preferred.
- Must be a ‘people-person’ who enjoys working with a diverse range of people and is caring, friendly and efficient.
Current Vacancies
Qualified and experienced Vet Nurse/Tech required. Utilise your full nursing skills in a busy, fast-paced clinic.
Come and join the best vet and nursing team on the Sunshine Coast! We’ve got high demand and need an experienced and qualified Vet Nurse or Vet Tech who can hit the ground running. Initially a casual position with a view to permanent part-time depending on ongoing patient demand, although we don’t see it diminishing any time soon!
Located on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, only 400m from the beach. We have a purpose-built facility and have heavily invested in top of the range equipment to diagnose and treat small animals. Some of the equipment and services we provide include digital radiography including dental x-ray, ultrasound, bronchoscopy, endoscopy and rhinoscopy, orthopaedic surgery, chemotherapy, reproductive services, dentistry, and an in-house lab with state-of-the-art IDEXX machines.
To complement our equipment, we are Smartflow equipped and have the best nursing and veterinary team on the Sunshine Coast. The surgery is open 7 days a week and there is no after-hours work unless you would like to assist the occasional emergency Caesarean. We live by our values, have a wonderful work environment, and deliver gold-standard care.
Check us out on our: Website and Facebook
About You:
- Minimum 2 years nursing/tech experience in a busy general practice. Experience is absolutely essential.
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and/or BAppSc (Veterinary Technology) degree or equivalent is essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Knowledge of EzyVet, Smartflow, and IDEXX laboratory machines ideal but not essential
- Extensive experience in anaesthesia monitoring, catheter placement, and pathology (blood) collection is essential
- Experience in surgery nursing essential
- Be able to communicate effectively in challenging and high-pressure situations with empathy and calmness
- Problem solving skills and proactive mindset
- Attention to detail
- Compassion and empathy
- Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
What We Can Offer You
- Casual position with possibility of permanent part-time if high patient demand continues
- Above Award wages
- Continuing education and training
- A clinic where you utilise your full set of nursing/tech skills
- Purpose built clinic with top of the range equipment
- Supportive and dedicated vet team, management and owners
- A great work environment and culture with perks including staff fruit bowl, team lunches, the occasional cheese platter or chocolate treat, social events, and generous staff discount on veterinary services.
If this sounds like the job for you, please send your application in now to: manager@nicklinwayvet.com.au
