ICU Veterinary Nurse Pet ICU – Underwood, QLD Part of Animal Emergency Australia About the Role Pet Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is seeking an experienced ICU / Emergency Veterinary Nurse to join our 24/7 critical care team in Underwood. This is a high-acuity nursing role working exclusively with complex emergency and intensive care patients in a purpose-built referral facility. You will assist in managing: Severe trauma cases Complex medical and surgical patients Mechanical ventilation Advanced monitoring and diagnostics Post-operative referral cases About Us Pet ICU is part of Animal Emergency Australia (AEA) — Australia’s leading emergency-only, people-owned veterinary network. We operate 16 Emergency & Critical Care hospitals nationally, delivering patient-first care while building sustainable careers for veterinary professionals. Being people-owned means: We prioritise clinical standards over corporate shortcuts Decisions are made by veterinary professionals Our focus is long-term sustainability — for patients and teams Our Underwood ICU facility includes: Full in-house laboratory (including blood gas analysis) Digital radiography & ultrasound Advanced multiparameter monitoring Mechanical ventilation capability Access to MRI What You’ll Need Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (essential) Minimum 4 years’ nursing experience ECC or ICU experience preferred Confidence with complex medical & surgical cases Strong communication skills Availability for a rotating 24-hour roster (including weekends & public holidays) Mechanical ventilation experience highly regarded. What We Offer $30 – $45 per hour super (based on ICU experience) Flexible full-time, part-time or casual options Exposure to referral-level ICU cases Access to AEA-wide CPD and development pathways Modern, purpose-built ICU facility Supportive, high-performing team culture Career progression opportunities within a 16-hospital national network Apply Now If you’re an experienced emergency or ICU nurse ready to work at an advanced level within a people-owned ECC network, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your CV and cover letter to Tee at careers@aes.email outlining your ICU/ECC experience and roster availability. Looking forward to hearing from you.
