Head Veterinary Nurse

About the role

Whites Hill Vet, a small animal clinic in Camp Hill, Brisbane, is looking for a senior veterinary nurse to lead day-to-day operations. The position is full time with a 3-day weekend, and the clinic has recently been renovated and is ready to grow.

Key responsibilities

• Support the two veterinarians and three vet nurses by leading day-of operations, surgeries, anaesthetic monitoring, hospital care, x-rays and dentals, blood collection, IV catheter placement, admits and discharges and post-op nursing consults
• Mentor emerging vet nurses
• Care for equipment and manage stock orders
• Bring energy to morning rounds and team meetings

Required profile

• Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing qualification
• Demonstrated veterinary nurse skills in surgery, hospital and consulting
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience
• Natural leadership, a dedicated and caring approach to clients and patients, and ability to work as part of a team or independently
• Desire to mentor junior team members and look for leadership and nursing advancement

What we offer

• Above award package
• Tuesday to Friday 8am-6pm roster supporting a 3-day weekend
• Continuous education, workshops and industry events
• Leadership growth and future career opportunities
• Networking with other head nurses and teams
• Free onsite parking, nearby coffee shops and lunch spots

To apply, submit your resume through the online application or by email to the recruiter named in the original listing.