About RSPCA Queensland
For nearly 140 years, RSPCA Queensland has been a leading animal welfare charity, dedicated to improving the lives of animals – whether domestic, farmed, or native. We care for over 42,000 animals annually, relying on the generosity of animal lovers like you to fund 91% of our life-changing services.
Our Purpose: We exist for animals to live better lives.
Why Overnight Shift?
For some veterinary nurses, working overnight offers the perfect balance!
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Greater daytime flexibility – overnight shifts can make it easier to balance study, family commitments, childcare or other professional pursuits.
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Additional earning potential – overnight shifts attract penalty rates, on top of your base pay.
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A flexible and rewarding career pathway – for the right person, overnight work can be a great way to continue building your veterinary nursing experience while maintaining a lifestyle that suits you.
About the Role
RSPCA Queensland is seeking passionate and capable Overnight Veterinary Nurses to join our hospital team and support the delivery of high-quality care to animals in need.
Working within a busy and varied clinical environment, you’ll provide both medical and surgical nursing care to animals admitted through a range of pathways, including public admissions, RSPCA animal ambulances, Community Outreach, Inspectorate cases and transfers from regional shelters. The caseload is diverse, the pace is fast and the work is deeply rewarding.
This role will suit nurses who prefer working outside of traditional daytime hours, including those balancing study, family commitments, or secondary employment, while still wanting to work in a rewarding clinical environment that makes a real difference for animals in need.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for Veterinary Nurses who are confident working independently overnight and who bring a calm, organised and attentive approach to patient care.
You are someone who is comfortable working independently while remaining prepared to respond to urgent or unpredictable situations when they arise. You take pride in maintaining high standards of animal care, stay organised and communicate clearly with the broader hospital team to ensure smooth handovers between shifts.
Most importantly, you are someone who values teamwork, brings a positive attitude to your work, and finds purpose in helping both animals and people.
What You’ll Do
In this role, you will:
- Providing medical and surgical nursing care to animals in the care of RSPCA Queensland.
- Assisting veterinarians with examinations, treatments and procedures.
- Administering routine veterinary treatments and medications.
- Performing routine laboratory and pathology testing.
- Triage and intake of animals presenting to the hospital.
- Maintaining accurate patient records and assisting with hospital data entry and appointment bookings.
- Supporting veterinary reception functions when required.
- Ensuring the hospital environment remains clean, safe and hygienic at all times.
- Working collaboratively with veterinarians, animal attendants and other hospital staff to deliver excellent patient care.
- Attending occasional RSPCA community and fundraising events as required.
What You’ll Bring to the Role
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, Bachelor of Veterinary Technology, or recognised overseas equivalent.
- Previous experience in surgical nursing, emergency or critical care within a companion animal setting.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume hospital environment.
- Strong organisational and time management skills with high attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A collaborative mindset and ability to build positive relationships across teams.
- Flexibility, adaptability and a proactive approach to problem solving.
- Genuine interest in animal welfare and alignment with the mission of RSPCA Queensland.
- Ability to perform physical duties including manual handling and safely lift up to 10kg.
Why Join Us?
- Comprehensive Support: Enjoy 8 weeks of paid parental leave, flexible working arrangements, study leave, and even leave for your furry companions. We also provide access to counselling and mental health services.
- Employee Perks: From free on-site parking to exclusive discounts, novated leases, free pet vaccines, and 50% off Royal Canin pet food, we’ve got you covered! You can also adopt a new furry friend with free adoption options.
- Purpose-Driven Impact: Be part of a mission-driven organisation where every task makes a tangible difference to animal welfare.
At RSPCA Queensland, we actively support your growth. You’ll have opportunities to expand your skills, take on greater responsibility and shape your career over time – whether that’s deepening your clinical expertise, stepping into broader leadership, or contributing to initiatives across our animal care, operations and community programs.
Interested?
If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, apply today!
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a Police Check for the safety and well-being of the community, staff, and animals. A pre-employment medical assessment may also be required.
RSPCA Queensland acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a fair and inclusive hiring process, welcoming applicants of all backgrounds, regardless of faith, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
