Locum Veterinary Nurse – Surgical Nursing | Capalaba, QLD | December 2026

Location: Capalaba, QLD 4157
Employment Type: Locum / Short-Term
Role Type: Surgical Nursing Only
Hours: 8:00am – 3:00pm
Dates: 7–23 December 2026
Block Bookings Preferred

A well-organised and supportive small animal clinic in Capalaba is seeking an experienced Locum Veterinary Nurse to provide surgical nursing support throughout December.

The clinic has 13 shifts available across three consecutive blocks and would ideally love to secure nurses who can cover multiple consecutive dates or full blocks to provide consistency and continuity for the team.

If you can’t cover the entire requirement, please don’t let that stop you from getting in touch. The clinic is happy to consider nurses who can assist with one or more of the blocks or a selection of dates, although block availability will be prioritised where possible.

December Dates

Block 1 | 7–11 December

• Monday 7 December | 8:00am–3:00pm
• Tuesday 8 December | 8:00am–3:00pm
• Wednesday 9 December | 8:00am–3:00pm
• Thursday 10 December | 8:00am–3:00pm
• Friday 11 December | 8:00am–3:00pm

Block 2 | 14–18 December

• Monday 14 December | 8:00am–3:00pm
• Tuesday 15 December | 8:00am–3:00pm
• Wednesday 16 December | 8:00am–3:00pm
• Thursday 17 December | 8:00am–3:00pm
• Friday 18 December | 8:00am–3:00pm

Block 3 | 21–23 December

• Monday 21 December | 8:00am–3:00pm
• Tuesday 22 December | 8:00am–3:00pm
• Wednesday 23 December | 8:00am–3:00pm

The Role

This is a theatre-focused surgical nursing position with no reception responsibilities and no sole charge requirements.

You’ll be working alongside a friendly and collaborative team, providing hands-on nursing support across the clinic’s surgical caseload.

Key Details

• Surgical nursing only
• No reception duties
• No sole charge
• Consistent 8:00am–3:00pm shifts
• Supportive small animal team
• Structured and efficient workflow
• Multiple consecutive shifts available
• Block bookings strongly preferred

About You

We’re looking for an experienced Veterinary Nurse who:

• Has strong surgical nursing and anaesthesia skills
• Is confident supporting surgical procedures
• Is comfortable with anaesthetic monitoring and patient care
• Can integrate quickly into an established clinical team
• Works confidently and efficiently within a busy surgical environment

Availability

Ideally, we’re looking for nurses who can commit to a full week or multiple consecutive shifts.

If you’re available for all three blocks, one full block, or a selection of the dates above, we’d still love to hear from you.

Get in touch with your December availability and preferred dates to discuss the opportunity further.