Head Vet Nurse - General Practice

Vetlink Vet Nurse Jobs; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetlink Vet Nurse Jobs in Melbourne’s inner east seeks an experienced veterinary nurse to lead the General Practice nursing team. This hands-on leadership role combines clinical nursing with mentoring and supporting the team in hospital and surgical care.

The successful candidate will lead by example, with strong communication and collaboration, and will be supported to maintain high standards of patient care while guiding colleagues to build skills.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing or Bachelor of Veterinary Technology.
• Leadership experience is highly regarded.
• Strong communication and a collaborative approach are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the General Practice nursing team and mentor colleagues.
• Involve in hospital and surgical nursing and assist veterinarians during consultations.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and help less experienced nurses build skills and confidence.
• Participate in nurse consultations and support the clinical caseload with vaccinations, desexing, and preventative care.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical nursing

Communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Team mentoring

Education

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing

Bachelor of Veterinary Technology

Job description

An experienced veterinary nurse is sought to lead the General Practice nursing team at a purpose-built veterinary hospital in Melbourne’s inner east. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll remain closely involved in clinical nursing while mentoring and supporting the team around you.

There’s plenty of variety on offer, with a caseload spanning routine vaccinations, desexing and preventative healthcare through to advanced diagnostics, complex surgeries and in-depth medical investigations. The general practice is co-located with emergency and specialist services, providing an interesting clinical environment with access to modern, state-of-the-art facilities and equipment.

This is a clinical leadership role rather than a practice management position. You’ll work alongside the team across hospital and surgical nursing, nurse consultations and assisting veterinarians during consultations, while providing day-to-day guidance and helping less experienced nurses build their skills and confidence.

The practice is looking for someone who can lead by example, communicate well and bring people together. Previous leadership experience would be highly regarded, but just as important is your ability to earn the respect of your colleagues through strong clinical skills, good communication and a willingness to work alongside them.

The successful candidate will hold a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing or Bachelor of Veterinary Technology, and have strong veterinary nursing experience with a high level of clinical competence. You’ll also need strong communication, organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and a collaborative approach, together with a commitment to maintaining high standards of patient care.

The position is full-time, working four to five days per week. Hours are predominantly weekdays, with approximately one in four weekends as part of the standard roster. Remuneration is commensurate with experience, with ongoing opportunities for professional development and career progression.

The employer is willing to assist with a work visa (employer sponsorship) for suitable overseas candidates.

Melbourne’s inner east offers plenty to enjoy outside work, with cafés, restaurants, shopping and green spaces throughout the area, along with convenient access to the wider city. It’s a well‑connected part of Melbourne for those wanting the benefits of city life without working right in the CBD.