Join us and make a difference!

At AWLQ, we’re committed to creating a brighter future for animals in need and keeping pets and people together by providing lifesaving support and resources to people in need with companion animals.

 

About the role

AWLQ has great opportunities available if you are looking for a meaningful role, providing both variety and job satisfaction in the Greater Ipswich area.

We are looking for a part-time or casual Veterinary Nurse to join our Animal Rehoming Centre team. Working with the team you will be involved with progressing animals through the centre efficiently and effectively to reduce time in care and maximise animal welfare. You will also be supporting our amazing foster carers who take our animals into their homes to provide treatment and a loving home environment for young kittens and puppies, animals recovering from illness or wait for surgery.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with incoming animal health assessments
• Assist veterinarians with foster carer consultations & provision of treatments
• Prepare medications, communicate treatment plans to foster carers and shelter staff
• Assist in managing the clinic appointment calendar and surgery schedules
• Document all relevant health, treatment and behaviour information
• Perform and record pathology procedures
• Prepare for surgery and monitor anaesthesia
• Assist with basic daily animal care & cleaning processes
• Compliance with AWLQ policy and procedure, in addition to compliance with state and federal legislation
• Maintain clinic hygiene in accordance with policies & procedures & WHS requirements

 

What are the minimum requirements for this position?

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or recognised equivalent
• Ideally 3+ years' vet nursing experience
• Excellent animal handling skills, experience with anxious animals in the clinic environment
• Experience in a busy, fast-paced work environment
• Good computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite
• Previous experience in a shelter/rescue environment will be highly regarded

 

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Excellent Customer Service Skills
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Versatility, flexibility and positivity
• Experience in a fast-paced environment
• Intermediate level computer skills

 

Who are we?

Founded in 1959, AWLQ has become a trusted leader in animal welfare. We provide a safe haven and second chance for close to 10,000 stray and homeless animals every year. To each one of these animals we welcome through our doors, a promise is made – to never euthanise a healthy, sociable, or treatable animal in our care. We work tirelessly every day to maintain this promise.

In addition to our shelter work, we are committed to keeping pets and people together by providing lifesaving support and resources to people in need with companion animals. We are known for our grassroots and innovative community-based animal welfare work including our community vet clinics, Getting to Zero, Golden Hearts Seniors’ Support Program and the National Desexing Network.

 

Why should you join us?

At AWLQ we offer competitive pay and benefits, including access to an independent Employee Assistance Program, retail discounts, vet discounts. Most importantly, every day you’ll play an instrumental role in our lifesaving work.

Our mission is to unleash the potential in every team, and we know that teams perform best when they have passion. We are committed to building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do meaningful work and is recognised for their efforts.

Equity

Diversity and inclusion are the principles guiding how we build our teams, cultivate our leaders and build a culture of belonging where differences are valued.

 

 

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