Lead Veterinary Nurse — Shape Care & Team (Part-Time)

Vets Central; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fantastic work/life balance

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Job summary

Coomera Springs Veterinary Surgery on the northern end of the Gold Coast is seeking an experienced Head Veterinary Nurse for a part-time leadership role. You will lead and develop the nursing team, ensuring high clinical standards and efficient workflows across surgery, hospital, and reception.

We value a mature, organised leader with extensive veterinary nursing experience and a coaching mindset to foster staff development and a positive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent) is required.
• Previous Head Nurse, Team Leader, or Senior Nursing experience is essential.
• Exceptional organisational ability with daily workflow management and delegation.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership communication skills, calm and approachable demeanour.
• Extensive hands-on veterinary nursing experience; complex surgeries/orthopaedics/caesareans are highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and guide the nursing team, driving a positive culture.
• Oversee day-to-day nursing workflows across surgery, hospital, reception and patient care.
• Maintain high clinical standards and streamline clinic organisation.
• Collaborate with veterinarians and practice leadership to deliver exceptional client experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication

Coaching

Team leadership

Education

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent)

Job description

Coomera Springs Veterinary Surgery on the northern end of the Gold Coast is seeking an experienced Head Veterinary Nurse for a part-time leadership role. You will lead and develop the nursing team, ensuring high clinical standards and efficient workflows across surgery, hospital, and reception.

We value a mature, organised leader with extensive veterinary nursing experience and a coaching mindset to foster staff development and a positive workplace culture.