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 committee for our

Employee Assistance Program (psycholog

Internal Continuing Education program

Refer a Friend program & rewards

Job summary

Animal Emergency Australia (AEA) operates 14 hospitals nationwide and supports a nationally connected, locally led emergency veterinary network. AES Cannington offers a chance to lead and grow a dedicated nursing team in a high-stakes setting.

Join AES Cannington to balance clinical excellence with staff wellbeing, rosters, budgeting and continuous improvement. This full-time role provides a supportive culture within a hospital that prioritises quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent) and relevant industry experience.
• 3+ years' management experience desirable.
• Proven leadership and people management capabilities.
• Thives in providing exceptional customer/patient service.
• Ability to balance operational requirements and budgets against team wellbeing and support.
• Demonstrated ability to learning, resolving problems/complaints, mediation and courageous conversations.
• Exceptional communication skills in high-pressure environments.
• High attention to detail and a desire to support continuous improvement and process management.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Leadership

People management

Customer service

Communication

Conflict resolution

Attention to detail

Education

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent)

Job description

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

Ready for your next challenge?

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.