Nurse Manager - Veterinary Clinic

Awlq; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discounts

Supportive workplace

Job summary

AWLQ's Gold Coast Community Vet Clinic is seeking a Veterinary Nurse Manager on a full-time, 12-month maternity leave contract. You will lead a skilled nursing team and oversee daily operations to ensure high standards of animal care.

Join AWLQ and support veterinarians, coordinate surgeries, manage inpatient care and data entry, while fostering a collaborative, compassionate workplace that values integrity and innovation.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or recognised equivalent.
• 5+ years' vet nursing experience.
• Experience as a nurse manager or in a leadership position.
• Excellent animal care and handling skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a nursing team and supervise daily Veterinary operations.
• Support veterinarians with routine health examinations and medical cases.
• Assist in radiography, surgical procedures, anesthesia monitoring and postoperative care.
• Prepare medications and manage inpatient care.
• Coordinate surgery and consult schedules and maintain patient records.

Skills

Leadership

Veterinary care

Team management

Nursing support

Education

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Equivalent qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

NFP | Permanent Full-Time | $75k - $80k p.a. + Superannuation

About Us

At Animal Welfare League of Queensland (AWLQ), our vision is for every companion animal to have a safe and caring environment where their needs are met. We are driven by a commitment to integrity, compassion, innovation, and optimism. As a leader in the animal welfare sector, we're dedicated to a brighter future for both animals and our community.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Veterinary Nurse Manager to join our Gold Coast Community Vet Clinic on a full-time, 12-month maternity leave contract. If you're passionate about animal care and have the leadership skills to guide a team, this is your opportunity to make a real difference. As a valued and experienced Nurse Manager, you will use your positive energy, extensive team leadership experience, and development skills to manage the daily Veterinary operations, supporting your team in treating animals in our care.

Key Responsibilities

• Team leadership: Provide guidance and support to the team so they love and thrive in their roles
• Policies and procedures: Assist with the implementation and compliance of new and existing policies and procedures
• Consult Support: Support veterinarians with routine health examinations and medical cases
• Nursing Support: Assist in radiography, surgical procedures, monitor patient anesthesia and post-operative procedures. In-house and external pathology procedures. Prepare medications as required
• Inpatient Care: Nurse hospitalised animals, monitor clinical signs and communicate with the team
• Organisation Pro: Prepare and implement surgery and consult schedules
• Patient files: Data entry of health, treatment and patient information
• Processes: Compliance with AWLQ policy and procedure, in addition to compliance with state and federal legislation
• Recruitment, training and mentorship: Assist with recruitment, providing training and development of the nursing team

Essential Qualifications And Experience

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or recognised equivalent
• 5+ years' vet nursing experience
• Experience as a nurse manager or in a leadership position
• Excellent animal care and handling skills
• Experience in a busy, fast-paced work environment
• Good computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite

We Offer

• Access to an independent Employee Assistance Program to support your well-being.
• Employee discounts on veterinary services
• A supportive, inclusive workplace where your passion and efforts are valued.

About Us

At Animal Welfare League of Queensland (AWLQ), our vision is for every companion animal to have a safe and caring environment where their needs are met. We are driven by a commitment to integrity, compassion, innovation, and optimism. As a leader in the animal welfare sector, we're dedicated to a brighter future for both animals and our community.