Mount Isa Veterinary Surgery

17/07/2025

Mount Isa Vet Surgery will be closed from the 18th of July until the 21st of July. Our reception will still be open for non-urgent prescriptions and bookings, but a vet will not be available in the clinic. One of our vet nurses will be taking the afterhours calls, and will assist where possible. AAA Vet clinic have kindly agreed to tend to our emergencies.

09/07/2025

Discount Cat Desexing week from the 4th-8th of August. Please phone or email us for a registration form. Spots are limited.

19/06/2025

MIVS will be closed for the Mount Isa Show public holiday, on Friday the 20th of June. Our afterhours emergency service will be available as normal.

31/03/2025

Sadly, one of our awesome kennel attendants is leaving town. We are also looking for a full time vet nurse (or someone interested in starting their vet nurse career) to join our team. Please email your resume to [email protected] by the 14th of April.

VET NURSE OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for a positive outgoing certificate IV qualified veterinary nurse for an opportunity to become a part of our amazing nursing team. However, we will consider someone who is currently studying their cert IV or is keen to get into the veterinary industry and has a passion for animals.

YOUR ROLE would include (but not limited to):

* All aspects of surgical and hospital nursing, including care of surgery cases and in-patients, anaesthesia monitoring and record keeping, supporting the veterinarian
* Reception duties and administration including scheduling appointments, record keeping, client communication and inventory management
* Admission and discharging of surgical and hospital patients
* Cleaning of all areas of the clinic
* Days include Monday-Sunday with hours between 8am-6pm however afterhours will be required depending on emergencies and is shared between the nurses

What we are looking for:

Certificate IV in veterinary nursing or willing to obtain
* A good understanding of animal husbandry
* Confidence working with small animals
* Proficient in literacy and numeracy
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Work independently as well as within a team
* Have a positive attitude towards your work and show initiative
* Provide outstanding customer service and patient care
* Excellent time management and organisational skills

What we offer:

* Flexible roster with 1-2 weekends per month
* Remuneration above award wages for the right applicant depending on experience
* A diverse mix of surgery, hospital and reception shifts
* Lots of toys including dental radiography, digital xray, a complete in-house lab and a comprehensive multi-parameter anaesthesia monitoring system to name a few
* Encouraged continuing learning

If you have a passion for customer service and animals then this opportunity is for you!

To apply please email your cover letter and resume with two references to [email protected] with why you are right person for the job.

Applications close Wednesday 19th June.

31/03/2025

Due to an increasing workload, we wish to employ another receptionist. Please email your resume to [email protected] by the 14th of April.

RECEPTIONIST OPPORTUNITY

Mount Isa Vet Surgery is looking for a full time veterinary receptionist!

Our practice is independently owned and has been established for more than 45 years, caring for the pets of Mount Isa families. We pride ourselves on a high standard of care for our patients and have a loyal and growing client base.

YOUR ROLE would include (but not limited to):
• Being the first point of contact for our clients over the phone, in person and electronically.
• Administrative duties such as booking and managing appointments, customer sales, assisting in stock control including ordering and restocking, invoicing and receipting, balancing the till etc.
• Computer data entry and general administration
• The role may also include other duties to assist our vet nurses such as walking and feeding patients, cleaning of various areas including cages, consult rooms etc.
• Days are Monday to Friday between 8am-6pm however some afterhours will be required due to emergencies and may include some Saturday mornings.
What we are looking for:
• Someone who is warm, friendly, compassionate and friendly
• Able to communicate effectively with clients and staff
• Comfortable working in a busy environment and with animals
• Able to multi-task and have exceptional time management skills
• Pro-active with excellent initiative
• Proficient with computers and have good writing skills
• Able to take instructions, work independently but also as part of a team

If you have a passion for customer service and animals then this opportunity is for you!

To apply please email your cover letter and resume with two references to [email protected] with why you are right person for the job.

Applications close Wednesday 19th June.

24/12/2024

Christmas Trading Hours

Mon 23rd Dec : 9am - 12pm
Tues 24th Dec : 9am - 12pm
Wed 25th Dec : Christmas Day (Closed)
Thurs 26th Dec : Boxing Day (Closed)
Fri 27th Dec : 9am - 12pm
Sat 28th Dec : Closed

Mon 30th Dec : 9am - 12pm
Tues 31st Dec : 9am - 12pm
Wed 1st Jan : New Years Day (Closed)
Thurs 2nd Jan : 9am - 12pm
Fri 3rd Jan : 9am - 12pm
Sat 4th Jan : 9am - 12pm

Our Emergency Afterhours Service is available

We would like to wish all of our clients a very Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year! Thank you for your continued support throughout the year!

11/10/2024

HAPPY VET NURSE DAY!!

Happy vet nurse day to may amazing team; Shannen (Practice Manager/Senior Vet Nurse), Charlotte and Samantha (Vet Nurses), Kellie, Georgia and Haidee (Trainee Vet Nurses), and Lilee (Kennel Attendant).

Thank you for all of your hard work, dedication, and compassionate care to patients and their families!

Your efforts are greatly appreciated!!

07/06/2024

RECEPTIONIST OPPORTUNITY

Mount Isa Vet Surgery is looking for a full time veterinary receptionist!

Our practice is independently owned and has been established for more than 45 years, caring for the pets of Mount Isa families. We pride ourselves on a high standard of care for our patients and have a loyal and growing client base.

YOUR ROLE would include (but not limited to):
• Being the first point of contact for our clients over the phone, in person and electronically.
• Administrative duties such as booking and managing appointments, customer sales, assisting in stock control including ordering and restocking, invoicing and receipting, balancing the till etc.
• Computer data entry and general administration
• The role may also include other duties to assist our vet nurses such as walking and feeding patients, cleaning of various areas including cages, consult rooms etc.
• Days are Monday to Friday between 8am-6pm however some afterhours will be required due to emergencies and may include some Saturday mornings.
What we are looking for:
• Someone who is warm, friendly, compassionate and friendly
• Able to communicate effectively with clients and staff
• Comfortable working in a busy environment and with animals
• Able to multi-task and have exceptional time management skills
• Pro-active with excellent initiative
• Proficient with computers and have good writing skills
• Able to take instructions, work independently but also as part of a team

If you have a passion for customer service and animals then this opportunity is for you!

To apply please email your cover letter and resume with two references to [email protected] with why you are right person for the job.

Applications close Wednesday 19th June.

07/06/2024

VET NURSE OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for a positive outgoing certificate IV qualified veterinary nurse for an opportunity to become a part of our amazing nursing team. However, we will consider someone who is currently studying their cert IV or is keen to get into the veterinary industry and has a passion for animals.

YOUR ROLE would include (but not limited to):

* All aspects of surgical and hospital nursing, including care of surgery cases and in-patients, anaesthesia monitoring and record keeping, supporting the veterinarian
* Reception duties and administration including scheduling appointments, record keeping, client communication and inventory management
* Admission and discharging of surgical and hospital patients
* Cleaning of all areas of the clinic
* Days include Monday-Sunday with hours between 8am-6pm however afterhours will be required depending on emergencies and is shared between the nurses

What we are looking for:

Certificate IV in veterinary nursing or willing to obtain
* A good understanding of animal husbandry
* Confidence working with small animals
* Proficient in literacy and numeracy
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Work independently as well as within a team
* Have a positive attitude towards your work and show initiative
* Provide outstanding customer service and patient care
* Excellent time management and organisational skills

What we offer:

* Flexible roster with 1-2 weekends per month
* Remuneration above award wages for the right applicant depending on experience
* A diverse mix of surgery, hospital and reception shifts
* Lots of toys including dental radiography, digital xray, a complete in-house lab and a comprehensive multi-parameter anaesthesia monitoring system to name a few
* Encouraged continuing learning

If you have a passion for customer service and animals then this opportunity is for you!

To apply please email your cover letter and resume with two references to [email protected] with why you are right person for the job.

Applications close Wednesday 19th June.