Veterinary Nurse (Casual) | Greencross Vets Southport | Gold Coast, QLD 🐾
Looking for a clinic where you'll be supported, challenged, and actually get to enjoy your lunch break?
Greencross Vets Southport is looking for a Casual Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly and passionate team.
Whether you're an experienced nurse or a confident junior nurse ready to build on your skills, we'd love to hear from you. For the right candidate, there may also be an opportunity to transition into a part-time position in the future.
We're looking for someone who is kind, caring, motivated, and eager to continue learning while contributing positively to our team culture.
Why You'll Love Working at Southport
At Southport, we've worked hard to create a clinic where people genuinely enjoy coming to work.
We believe great patient care starts with a supported team, so alongside a varied caseload and interesting medical and surgical cases, you'll enjoy:
- A welcoming and supportive team of 5 veterinarians and 8 nurses
- A positive culture focused on teamwork, learning, and respect
- Regular lunch-and-learn sessions and ongoing development opportunities
- A well-stocked snack drawer that's become somewhat famous within the team
- Protected and scheduled lunch breaks for our nurses
- GP operating hours of 8am-6pm Monday to Friday
- No regular weekend work currently required
- No after-hours or late-night shifts, with patients supported by AEC when additional care is needed
- A clinic culture that values work-life balance and team wellbeing
About the Clinic
Our spacious, well-equipped clinic is designed to support efficient workflows and excellent patient care.
Facilities include:
- Three consulting rooms
- Large reception area
- Spacious treatment room
- Dedicated surgical suite
- Separate imaging room
- Separate dog and cat wards
Located within a shopping centre, you'll also have plenty of options for coffee, lunch, and errands during your break.
About the Role
As a Veterinary Nurse at Southport, you'll enjoy a varied role supporting our veterinarians across surgery, hospital care, diagnostics, consultations, and patient treatments.
We're looking for a nurse who can confidently monitor anaesthesia independently and knows when to seek support when needed. Experience with dental scale and polish procedures and dental radiography is highly regarded, but we're happy to provide training for the right person.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with an experienced team, utilise your skills, and continue developing your nursing knowledge in a supportive environment.
About You
We're looking for someone who:
- Holds a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or is working towards completion
- Has previous veterinary nursing experience
- Can confidently monitor anaesthesia independently and recognise when to seek assistance
- Is kind, caring, and patient-focused
- Works well within a team environment
- Communicates confidently and professionally with clients and colleagues
- Has a positive attitude and eagerness to learn
- Takes pride in delivering outstanding patient care
Most importantly, you're someone who enjoys being part of a supportive team and genuinely cares about the wellbeing of pets and their owners.
Why Join Greencross?
At Greencross, we're committed to helping our people grow, feel supported, and enjoy coming to work each day. When you join our team, you'll have access to:
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities, including LinkedIn Learning, VetWebinars, and the annual Greencross Clinical Conference
- Career progression opportunities across one of Australia's largest veterinary networks
- Support from experienced clinic, regional, and national leadership teams
- Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Team member benefits including 50% off Royal Canin nutrition purchased through Greencross clinics and 25% off Petbarn products and services, online and in-store
- Access to Pounce, offering discounts and cashback across fuel, groceries, travel, entertainment, retail, insurance, and more
- Recognition and reward programs that celebrate great work and team achievements
Most importantly, you'll be joining a team that genuinely cares about its people, supports each other's success, and celebrates the difference we make for pets and their families every day.
Apply Today
If you're looking for a casual nursing opportunity with a fantastic team, interesting cases, protected lunch breaks, and the potential for part-time work in the future, we'd love to hear from you.
Join Greencross Southport and become part of a team where patient care, teamwork, learning, and a few snacks along the way all go hand in hand. 🐶🐱💙