About This OpportunityWe are seeking a motivated Veterinary Nurse Intern to commence their veterinary nursing career at UQ. Working within a collaborative and inclusive clinical environment, you will receive structured training and supervision while supporting veterinary staff and Clinical Academics involved in the clinical education of veterinary and veterinary technology students. This purposeful development opportunity will help you build practical capability, professional confidence and strong foundations for a rewarding veterinary nursing career.
Key responsibilities will include, but not limited to:
- Develop practical veterinary nursing skills under supervision while maintaining high standards of patient care and professional practice.
- Assess, monitor and assist with the treatment of patients under veterinary or nursing supervision, working closely with veterinarians, veterinary specialists and nursing colleagues.
- Assist with diagnostic procedures, clinical pathology techniques and the care, cleaning and maintenance of specialised clinical equipment.
- Provide professional customer service and administrative support to clinic clients, students, staff and other stakeholders, including assisting with reception and inventory activities when required.
About UQ VETSA career at UQ VETS means making a difference to not only the lives of the people and animals in your care, but also the next generation of vets and vet technicians. At UQ VETS, we offer the opportunity to build a dynamic career through structured development programs and access to industry leaders.
Instead of solely concentrating on meeting caseload benchmarks or revenue targets, your priorities lie in creating an impact, establishing a lasting impression on the field, and conducting work that brings about positive changes in the lives of animals.
The Veterinary Teaching Hospital is an organisational unit within the School that includes all of the School’s outstanding clinical facilities. UQ VETS Equine Hospital is a largely referral-based hospital with advanced facilities and offers a 24-hour emergency medical and surgical service. UQ VETS Small Animal Hospital boasts the latest in veterinary medical and surgical diagnostic and treatment options for small animals, birds, exotic pets and wildlife, as well as a seven-day urgent and emergency care service. UQ staff also supervise clinical placements at the RSPCA’s Brisbane Animal Care Campus at Wacol.
In particular, the UQ VETS Small Animal Hospital values every animal and offers unrivalled medical, surgical and diagnostic services for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, small mammals and fish at our world-class veterinary hospital in Gatton. You can take a virtual tour of our Small Animal Hospital here.
About UQAs part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a visionary and collaborative community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:
- Free parking and an https://campuses.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/services-and-shops/campus-bus/intercampus.
- On-campus childcare, a medical clinic and a post office.
- Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave or paid primary care leave.
- 17% super contributions and 17.5% annual leave loading.
- Health and wellness discounts, including Fitness Passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family.
- Career development opportunities, including access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program.
- A 25% discount on eligible UQ VETS services.
- Access to our $4.1 million UQ Sport facility.
About You- A Bachelor of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology, a Bachelor of Veterinary Technology, a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and training.
- A strong interest in commencing and developing a professional career in veterinary nursing within a clinical teaching environment.
- The ability to communicate professionally and effectively with colleagues, clients, students, veterinarians and veterinary specialists.
- The capacity to learn and consistently apply clinic-specific protocols, patient care standards and safe work practices.
- A willingness to work flexibly, use initiative and contribute positively within a collaborative multidisciplinary team.
- The ability to handle, clean and maintain clinical equipment carefully and develop competence in diagnostic and treatment procedures.
- A current radiation licence, or the willingness and ability to apply for one.
- A commitment to ongoing professional development and participation in relevant professional or community service activities.
Interested?For more information about this opportunity, please contact Martina Smith martina.smith@uq.edu.au. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number below in the subject line.
When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the ‘About You’ section. Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.
Other InformationPre-employment checks may include verification of the right to work in Australia, criminal history checks, mandatory immunisations. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer-sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
We’re dedicated to equity, diversity and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criterion but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing talent@uq.edu.au or calling +61 7 3365 2623.
Applications close Sunday 1 November 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-68872).