Veterinary Nurse Manager — Hands-On Leader (76h/fortnight)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent Full-Time

Competitive base salary

Superannuation

Leave loading 17.5%

Wellbeing program

Education allowance

Refer a Friend rewards

Employee discounts

Job summary

Animal Emergency Australia is Australia's largest employee-owned emergency veterinary network, operating 14 hospitals nationwide. At AES Cannington you’ll lead the nursing team in a high‑acuity ECC setting, delivering life‑saving care when it matters most.

Permanent Full-Time role (76 hours per fortnight) with a base salary around $93k–$100k plus super and 17.5% leave loading. You’ll balance operations with team wellbeing, roster management and budget oversight.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a veterinary nursing team.
• Experience in budget management and resource planning.
• Strong communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and develop the nursing team to thrive.
• Balance operational needs with team wellbeing and growth.
• Coordinate rosters meeting patient, hospital and team needs.
• Manage nursing budgets, costs and resources.
• Foster a positive, accountable workplace culture and compliance.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Budget management

Staff development

Communication under pressure

Roster coordination

Education

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent)

Job description

Animal Emergency Australia is Australia's largest employee-owned emergency veterinary network, operating 14 hospitals nationwide. At AES Cannington you’ll lead the nursing team in a high‑acuity ECC setting, delivering life‑saving care when it matters most.

Permanent Full-Time role (76 hours per fortnight) with a base salary around $93k–$100k plus super and 17.5% leave loading. You’ll balance operations with team wellbeing, roster management and budget oversight.