Head Veterinary Nurse

About the role

As Head Nurse, you will be responsible for leading and supporting our nursing team while remaining hands-on clinically.

Key responsibilities

• Leading and coordinating the nursing team

• Managing daily workflow, staffing and delegation

• Maintaining high standards of nursing, surgical and anaesthetic care

• Supporting complex and orthopaedic cases

• Mentoring and developing junior nurses and trainees

• Driving clinical standards, protocols and continuous improvement

• Providing support and leadership during busy and challenging days

• Working closely with our vets, management and clinic owners

About you

• An experienced veterinary nurse with strong surgical and anaesthetic skills

• Confident making decisions and leading a team

• Organised, calm and proactive

• Approachable and supportive

• Comfortable delegating and holding people accountable

• Passionate about patient care and high clinical standards

• Committed to developing those around them

• Previous senior/lead nurse experience is highly regarded

If your ready to lead, develop and be part of a team that genuinely enjoys working together, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now by emailing your resume and cover letter to:

••••@allanimalvet.com.au

About us

We are a privately owned family veterinary practice with a strong focus on exceptional patient care, high clinical standards and, most importantly, a great team culture. We value people who support each other, communicate well and genuinely care about doing a great job.