Emergency Veterinary Nurse Manager | Lead & Develop Teams

Animal Emergency Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 93,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet well-being discounts

Discounted gym memberships

Dedicated wellbeing committee for our

Employee Assistance Program (psycholog

Internal Continuing Education program

Refer a Friend program & rewards

Job summary

Animal Emergency Australia (AEA) operates 14 hospitals nationwide and supports a nationally connected, locally led emergency veterinary network. AES Cannington offers a chance to lead and grow a dedicated nursing team in a high-stakes setting.

Join AES Cannington to balance clinical excellence with staff wellbeing, rosters, budgeting and continuous improvement. This full-time role provides a supportive culture within a hospital that prioritises quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent) and relevant industry experience.
• 3+ years' management experience desirable.
• Proven leadership and people management capabilities.
• Thives in providing exceptional customer/patient service.
• Ability to balance operational requirements and budgets against team wellbeing and support.
• Demonstrated ability to learning, resolving problems/complaints, mediation and courageous conversations.
• Exceptional communication skills in high-pressure environments.
• High attention to detail and a desire to support continuous improvement and process management.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and develop our nursing team to thrive in their roles
• Balance operational needs with team wellbeing, engagement and professional growth
• Coordinate effective rosters that meet patient, hospital and team needs
• Manage nursing budgets, costs and resources
• Recruit, train and develop a capable and engaged nursing team
• Foster a positive, supportive and accountable workplace culture
• Support performance management, challenging conversations and conflict resolution
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, WHS requirements and relevant legislation

Skills

Leadership

People management

Customer service

Communication

Conflict resolution

Attention to detail

Education

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent)

Job description

Animal Emergency Australia (AEA) operates 14 hospitals nationwide and supports a nationally connected, locally led emergency veterinary network. AES Cannington offers a chance to lead and grow a dedicated nursing team in a high-stakes setting.

Join AES Cannington to balance clinical excellence with staff wellbeing, rosters, budgeting and continuous improvement. This full-time role provides a supportive culture within a hospital that prioritises quality patient care.