Lead Veterinary Nurse: Mentor, Surgery & Exotics

Greencross Vets; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Ongoing CPD and development

LinkedIn Learning and VetWebinars

Annual Clinical Conference

Career progression within a national网络

Pet and retail discounts

EAP

Job summary

Greencross Vets Preston is seeking a skilled Head Veterinary Nurse to lead and mentor a dedicated nursing team in a busy Melbourne clinic. You will stay hands-on with nursing duties while guiding the team to deliver excellent patient care and service.

The role combines leadership with surgical nursing, anaesthetic monitoring, and pathology duties within a supportive, growth‑oriented culture. Experience with exotic cases is a welcome bonus.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent)
• Minimum 3+ years of clinical nursing experience
• Previous leadership, mentoring, or senior nursing experience desired
• Experience with RxWorks is desirable but not essential

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the Veterinary Nursing team
• Support nurses to build confidence and clinical excellence
• Foster a positive, supportive, and accountable workplace culture
• Collaborate with Practice Manager and Vet Director to maintain smooth clinic operations
• Manage daily workflow and improve processes and team performance
• Assist with onboarding, training, and mentoring team members
• Maintain high standards of client communication and service

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Surgical nursing

Anaesthetic monitoring

Communication

Organisational skills

Team development

RxWorks

Education

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Tools

RxWorks

Job description

Greencross Vets Preston is seeking a skilled Head Veterinary Nurse to lead and mentor a dedicated nursing team in a busy Melbourne clinic. You will stay hands-on with nursing duties while guiding the team to deliver excellent patient care and service.

The role combines leadership with surgical nursing, anaesthetic monitoring, and pathology duties within a supportive, growth‑oriented culture. Experience with exotic cases is a welcome bonus.