Vet Nurse
- Assist veterinarians with examinations, mobility assessments, rehabilitation and hydrotherapy appointments for dogs.
- Prepare and safely handle patients, support prescribed exercises, monitor comfort and record treatment observations.
- Provide owners with vet-approved home exercise and aftercare guidance while maintaining clean treatment areas and accurate records.
Job description:
Balance Vet Rehab
Location: 96 Main Western Road, Tamborine Mountain QLD 4272
Employment: Full-time
Balance Vet Rehab is looking for a Veterinary Nurse to join our Tamborine Mountain clinic. We provide veterinary-led rehabilitation, hydrotherapy and pain management for dogs recovering from surgery or injury, living with arthritis or experiencing mobility problems.
You’ll work alongside our veterinary team to help dogs move more comfortably and support owners as they care for their dogs between appointments.
What you’ll do
- Assist veterinarians during examinations, mobility assessments and rehabilitation appointments.
- Prepare patients, treatment areas and equipment for rehabilitation and hydrotherapy sessions.
- Handle dogs safely and assist with prescribed exercises and hydrotherapy under veterinary direction.
- Monitor patient comfort and response to treatment, document observations and report changes to the treating veterinarian.
- Explain vet-approved home exercises and aftercare instructions to owners.
- Maintain accurate patient records and keep treatment areas and equipment clean and ready for use.
What you’ll bring
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or an equivalent qualification.
- Practical veterinary nursing experience, including safe, low-stress handling of dogs.
- Strong observation, record-keeping and communication skills.
- An interest in canine rehabilitation and patient recovery. Experience in hydrotherapy or rehabilitation is desirable.
How to apply
Apply through this job listing with your résumé and a brief cover letter outlining your veterinary nursing experience and interest in canine rehabilitation to **********************
Work Location: In person
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