Description
BAY VETS RUNAWAY BAY, GOLD COAST
Integrative Veterinary Care | Runaway Bay, Gold Coast
Locum Veterinary Nurse
29 July – 19 August 2026 | Runaway Bay QLD | $42–$48 per hour
Looking for a locum booking that's genuinely a pleasure? Bay Vets is a well-established, independently owned small animal practice with a difference — we combine quality conventional medicine with acupuncture, herbal medicine, chiropractic, rehabilitation and nutritional care. Our clients are engaged, our patients are loved, and our team is small, friendly and supportive.
We need an experienced veterinary nurse to join us for approximately three weeks while one of our nurses is on annual leave. You'll be well supported by our veterinarians and nursing staff from day one — this is a warm, well-organised practice, not a sink-or-swim locum gig.
The details
Dates: Wednesday 29 July to Wednesday 19 August 2026
Hours: [38 hours per week— no Sundays]
Rate: $42–$48 per hour (casual rate, inclusive of loading), commensurate with experience
Location: Bay Vets, Runaway Bay, Gold Coast — easy parking
What your days will look like
Surgical and anaesthetic nursing, monitoring and recovery
Consult support, patient care and hospital treatments
Pathology, dispensing and general clinic support
Front-of-house and client care alongside our reception team
What we're looking for
Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent) and solid clinical experience
Confident, calm anaesthetic monitoring and surgical nursing skills
Proficiency with ezyVet practice management software — essential for a short-term placement
A warm, professional manner with clients and genuine care for patients
Someone who can hit the ground running in a small, close-knit team
An interest in integrative medicine is welcome but not required — curiosity is enough!
Why nurses enjoy locuming with us
A genuinely supportive, drama-free team culture
Sensible caseload and realistic scheduling — great clients
Exposure to integrative modalities you won't see in most clinics
Prompt, reliable payment and clear expectations from day one
Apply now
Availability for the full period is preferred, but we're happy to hear from nurses who can cover part of it. To apply or ask a question, contact Kathleen, Practice Manager, on (07) 5662 1234 or email kathleenjaven@gmail.com with a brief summary of your experience and availability.
Bay Vets — whole-animal care, combining the best of Eastern and Western medicine.
Requirements
Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent) and solid clinical experience
Confident, calm anaesthetic monitoring and surgical nursing skills
Proficiency with ezyVet practice management software — essential for a short-term placement
A warm, professional manner with clients and genuine care for patients
Someone who can hit the ground running in a small, close-knit team
An interest in integrative medicine is welcome but not required — curiosity is enough!
