Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Vet Nurse - ARH Brisbane

Are you looking for an exciting change from routine veterinary practice? Do you thrive on the fast-paced, diverse challenges that emergency and critical care bring? Are you eager to expand your clinical skills and knowledge? 

 

With the expansion of our new intensive care unit, we are looking for ICU nurses to join the team at Animal Referral Hospital Brisbane and experience a workplace where every day is an adventure! 

About Us 

 

Animal Referral Hospital (ARH) Brisbane is part of a renowned network of specialist and emergency veterinary hospitals. Our state-of-the-art facility is designed to provide top-notch specialty services and 24/7 emergency and critical care. We are committed to maintaining high clinical and professional standards driven by genuine care and compassion. 

Our Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) team works around the clock with rotational shifts which is why we are looking for specialty nurses, who are able to work full-time to support our ICU and blood bank. Part-time nurses will also be considered.  

Our ECC nurses excel in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and love the camaraderie it fosters. They are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and thrive on the variety and unpredictability of emergency and critical care.  

About You 

You share our commitment to outstanding patient care and seek a role where no two shifts are the same. You enjoy working in an energetic team environment with plenty of good-natured banter. You are organized, adaptable, enthusiastic, and a strong communicator, skilled at multitasking in a fast-paced setting. 

 

The Ideal Candidate Will Have: 

• Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing or Bachelor of Veterinary Technology
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience
• A friendly, easy-going nature, capable of working both independently and as part of a team
• A strong work ethic, efficiency, problem solving and multitasking abilities
• Demonstrated experience delivering high-quality patient care under busy conditions
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts

Desirable Attributes: 

• Diploma of ECC, Veterinary Technician Specialist qualification or equivalent
• CPR Recover Certification or willingness to obtain
• Proficiency in anaesthetic monitoring and nursing critical and ventilated patients
• Proficiency with CPR and intubation
• Experience in an emergency or specialist hospital
• Familiarity with RX Works, Smartflow, and Idexx Blood Machines

Benefits: 

• Work in a supportive, happy emergency team guided by an ECC specialist
• On-the-job training and support from senior nurses and veterinarians
• Encouragement and support for continuing education and professional development such as support in application, credentialing and study for VTS ECC
• Opportunity to perform nursing at the highest level to a smaller number of critical patients
• Above award remuneration 
• Yearly continued education allowance and access to a variety of employee perks 
• Discounts to Petbarn, Royal Canin & Hills Products for your pet 
• An employer who is focused on well-being and providing staff access to our EAP program 

Join our ARH Brisbane family and be a part of a team where your skills and dedication are valued and rewarded!