Love Animals? Bring Your Passion to AWLQ!

Make a Difference Every Day

Are you looking for a role where you can combine your love for animals with your leadership skills? At AWLQ, we’re dedicated to creating brighter futures for animals in need and keeping pets and people together. By joining us, you'll be part of a team focused on lifesaving work that truly makes an impact.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Veterinary Nurse Supervisor to join our Ipswich Community Vet Clinic full-time. If you’re passionate about animal care and have the leadership skills to guide a team, this is your opportunity to make a real difference!

What You’ll Do Each Day

• Support the Nurse Manager in coordinating the daily activities of the nursing team to ensure smooth clinic operations and exceptional patient care.
• Provide hands-on training and mentoring to nursing staff.
• Assist veterinarians with examinations, surgical procedures, and patient care.
• Prepare surgery schedules and ensure everything is ready for surgical procedures.
• Monitor anaesthesia and oversee post-operative care to ensure patient safety and recovery.
• Care for hospitalised animals, monitor their progress and communicate updates to owners.
• Deliver compassionate nursing care and grief support to clients when needed.
• Perform radiographic imaging and pathology procedures and assist with post-mortem tasks.
• Prepare and administer medications and ensure all instruments are properly sterilised.
• Maintain a clean and hygienic clinic environment at all times.

 What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or recognised equivalent.
• 2+ years of veterinary nursing experience.
• Excellent animal handling skills, particularly with nervous or anxious pets.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Previous experience in a shelter or rescue setting (a bonus but not essential).

Why Join AWLQ?

At AWLQ, you're not just taking a job – you're joining a team that is creating brighter futures for animals in need. Here’s why our team loves working with us:

• Competitive pay and above-award rates.
• Access to an independent Employee Assistance Program to support your well-being.
• Opportunities to develop and grow your skills in the animal welfare field.
• A supportive, inclusive workplace where your passion and efforts are valued.

 Who We Are

As Queensland’s voice for animal care, we prioritize the well-being of every animal entrusted to us. Founded in 1959, the Animal Welfare League of Queensland (AWLQ) is a donor-supported, not-for-profit charity committed to animal welfare. Through our programs, we reunite lost pets with their families, find loving homes, and rehabilitate animals in need.

Beyond our shelters, we offer vital support and resources to help pets and their people stay together in times of crisis. Compassion and dedication drive everything we do, leaving a lasting impact across Queensland.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We’re proud to foster a workplace where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. No matter your background or experience, you're welcome here, and we believe your unique perspective will make our team stronger.

How to Apply

Excited to join our team? Click Apply and submit your resume and a short cover letter.
We can’t wait to hear from you!