About RSPCA Queensland

For more than 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.

About the Role

Passionate about animal welfare and looking to make a meaningful impact through your veterinary nursing skills?

Join our dedicated Toowoomba team and play a vital role in improving the lives of animals every day. As our Veterinary Nurse, you’ll provide high-quality nursing care to animals in RSPCA Queensland’s care, supporting everything from routine treatments to high-volume desexing programs and surgical procedures. Your work will directly contribute to positive welfare outcomes for vulnerable animals while supporting initiatives that benefit the wider community. Working within a compassionate and collaborative veterinary team, you’ll assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments and surgeries, while helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the hospital. This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse caseload in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. If you enjoy hands-on veterinary nursing, thrive in a busy clinical environment and want your work to have a genuine purpose, this could be the perfect opportunity to make a real difference.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for an experienced and motivated veterinary nursing professional who is passionate about animal welfare and committed to delivering exceptional patient care. You’ll bring strong clinical nursing knowledge, sound judgement and a calm, organised approach to your work. You’ll be a proactive team player with excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships with veterinarians, animal attendants, volunteers and other stakeholders. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, you’ll be able to manage competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of care and attention to detail. Above all, you’ll be someone who genuinely cares about improving animal welfare and is motivated by the opportunity to contribute to meaningful outcomes for animals in need.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will:

• Provide high-quality medical and surgical nursing care for animals in RSPCA Queensland’s care.
• Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, diagnostics and surgical procedures.
• Support high-volume desexing programs and contribute to positive animal welfare outcomes.
• Administer medications and routine veterinary treatments in accordance with clinical protocols.
• Perform routine laboratory and pathology testing to support diagnosis and treatment plans.
• Triage and admit animals presenting to the hospital, ensuring appropriate assessment and care.
• Maintain accurate patient records, hospital documentation and appointment schedules.
• Monitor patient wellbeing and support recovery throughout treatment and surgical processes.
• Maintain a clean, safe and hygienic hospital environment that meets infection control standards.
• Collaborate closely with veterinarians, animal attendants, volunteers and other team members to deliver excellent patient care.
• Contribute to a positive team culture aligned with RSPCA Queensland’s values and purpose.
• Represent RSPCA Queensland at occasional community and fundraising events as required.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, Bachelor of Veterinary Technology, or a recognised overseas equivalent.
• Previous experience in veterinary nursing within a companion animal clinical environment.
• Experience in surgical nursing, emergency care or critical care.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume hospital setting.
• Strong clinical nursing skills and knowledge of veterinary patient care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive working relationships.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with high attention to detail.
• The ability to prioritise tasks, adapt to changing circumstances and remain calm under pressure.
• A proactive and collaborative approach to problem solving and teamwork.
• Experience performing laboratory and pathology testing will be highly regarded.
• Ability to undertake physical duties, including manual handling and safely lifting up to 10kg.
• A genuine commitment to animal welfare and alignment with RSPCA Queensland’s purpose and values.

Why Join Us?

• Gain hands-on experience with a diverse and rewarding caseload.
• Achieve better work-life balance with fewer weekend commitments.
• Be part of a purpose-driven organisation dedicated to improving animal welfare across Queensland

At RSPCA Queensland, every role contributes to a better future for animals.

Working as part of our Toowoomba veterinary team, you’ll have the opportunity to combine your passion for animal welfare with hands-on clinical nursing, helping animals receive the care they need to live better lives. Every patient you support represents a chance to make a lasting difference.

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.