Veterinary Nurse Manager

Animal Emergency Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 93,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet well-being discounts

Discounted gym memberships

Dedicated wellbeing program

Education allowance

Refer a Friend program & rewards

Relocation support

Job summary

Animal Emergency Australia (AEA) is seeking a hands-on Nursing Leader for our Perth ECC hospital to lead, support and develop the veterinary nursing team. You’ll balance operational needs with staff wellbeing, coordinate rosters, manage budgets and drive continuous improvement in patient care.

We offer a permanent full-time role with a 76-hour fortnight, relocation support where applicable, and a range of staff benefits as part of Australia’s largest employee-owned emergency veterinary network.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of management experience desirable.
• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent.
• Proven leadership and people management capabilities.
• Strong customer/patient service mindset.
• Ability to balance budgets with team wellbeing.
• Commitment to learning, problem resolution and courageous conversations.
• Excellent communication in a high‑pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and develop our nursing team to thrive in their roles.
• Balance operational needs with team wellbeing, engagement and growth.
• Coordinate rosters to meet patient, hospital and team needs.
• Manage nursing budgets, costs and resources.
• Recruit, train and develop a capable and engaged nursing team.
• Foster a positive, supportive and accountable workplace culture.
• Support performance management and difficult conversations.
• Ensure compliance with WHS and hospital policies.

Skills

Management experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

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• Hands on clinical leadership position, 76h per fortnight
• Australia’s largest employee-owned veterinary group
• c. $93k -100k base + super + 17.5% leave loading

Locally led, nationally connected, centrally supported
Animal Emergency Australia (AEA) is Australia’s largest employee-owned emergency veterinary network, operating 14 hospitals across Australia.
We combine the expertise, resources and collaboration of a nationally connected network with the agility of locally led hospitals, creating an environment where our teams can focus on delivering quality patient care and outcomes.
Animal Emergency Service (AES) Cannington
At AES Cannington, part of the Animal Emergency Australia (AEA) network, you’ll work at the forefront of emergency medicine, delivering life-saving care when it matters most.

About the Role

• Lead, support and develop our nursing team to thrive in their roles
• Balance operational needs with team wellbeing, engagement and professional growth
• Coordinate effective rosters that meet patient, hospital and team needs
• Manage nursing budgets, costs and resources
• Recruit, train and develop a capable and engaged nursing team
• Foster a positive, supportive and accountable workplace culture
• Support performance management, challenging conversations and conflict resolution
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, WHS requirements and relevant legislation

About You

• 3+ years’ management experience is desirable but not essential, non-titled experience matters too!
• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent) and relevant industry experience
• Proven leadership and people management capabilities
• Thrives in providing exceptional customer/patient service
• Ability to balance operational requirements and budgets against team wellbeing and support
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to learning, resolving problems/complaints, mediation, and courageous conversations
• Exceptional communication skills and can communicate effectively in a high-pressure environment
• High attention to detail and a desire to support continuous improvement and process management
• Rostered hours are generally between 6:00am and 9:00pm Monday to Friday, with flexibility to support a 24/7 clinical team when required

What We Offer

• Permanent Full-Time (76 hours per fortnight) position in purpose-built ECC Hospital
• Remuneration pending experience c. $93-100k base + super + 17.5% leave loading
• Flexibility in rostered working hours to suit applicant and business needs
• Pet well-being discounts (including discounted treatment and products)
• Discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport)
• Dedicated wellbeing committee for our employees
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (psychology, nutrition, sleep)
• Internal Continuing Education program and education allowance
• Refer a Friend program & rewards

For a confidential discussion, please contact Mitchell Merritt at [e-mail]

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people, veterans, carers and people of all ages.

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