Head Veterinary Nurse - Montrose Veterinary Centre

VetPartners Australia Pty; Hobart; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Montrose Veterinary Centre in Tasmania is seeking a Head Veterinary Nurse to join our leadership team. You will combine hands-on clinical nursing with genuine leadership to influence hospital processes and patient care.

Lead and mentor our nursing team, shape protocols, coordinate cases, and drive staff development in a busy, orthopaedics- and rehabilitation-focused hospital.

Qualifications

• Registered veterinary nurse with current credentials.
• Strong clinical nursing skills and patient care focus.
• Experience in leadership or team mentoring is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop our nursing team.
• Support junior nurses and emerging leaders.
• Shape nursing protocols, workflows and standards.
• Help coordinate hospital and surgical cases.
• Develop orthopaedic, hospital and rehabilitation nursing.
• Drive staff training and professional development.
• Bring ideas forward and see them implemented.
• Work closely with veterinary leadership to improve patient care.

Skills

Leadership

Veterinary nursing

Mentoring

Communication

Job description

Head Veterinary Nurse | Montrose Veterinary Centre | Tasmania

Lead. Develop. Influence. Shape the Future.

Are you an experienced veterinary nurse ready to take the next step in your career?
Montrose Veterinary Centre is looking for an enthusiastic Head Veterinary Nurse to join our leadership team and help shape the future of our large, busy and varied hospital.

Why Montrose?

We see a diverse caseload with a strong focus on orthopaedics, surgery, hospitalisation and rehabilitation. You’ll work alongside experienced vets and nurses, support complex cases and have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop.
We’re also proud of our safety-net program, helping ensure patients receive the care they need when experiencing financial difficult

Your role

As Head Nurse, you’ll combine hands‑on clinical nursing with genuine leadership and influence. You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Lead, mentor and develop our nursing team
• Support junior nurses and emerging leaders
• Shape nursing protocols, workflows and standards
• Help coordinate hospital and surgical cases
• Develop our orthopaedic, hospital and rehabilitation nursing
• Drive staff training and professional development
• Bring ideas forward and see them implemented
• Work closely with veterinary leadership to continually improve patient care

More than a nursing role

We’re not looking for someone to simply fill a position. We’re looking for someone who wants to build something. If you have ideas about improving patient care, developing your team or making the hospital a better place to work, we want to hear them. You’ll have the autonomy and support to take ownership and make a genuine difference.

About you

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is an experienced veterinary nurse ready for their next challenge
• Has strong clinical skills and a passion for patient care
• Enjoys a busy, varied hospital environment
• Has an interest in surgery, orthopaedics and/or rehabilitation
• Loves mentoring and developing others
• Has strong communication and organisational skills
• Leads by example and isn’t afraid to challenge the status quo

Leadership experience is highly regarded, but we’re also open to an experienced nurse ready to step into their first formal leadership role.