Veterinary Nurse Team Leader – Romsey Vet Surgery

Apiam Animal Health; Romsey; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Parental leave

Leadership role

PD support

Team environment

Make a difference

Job summary

Romsey Veterinary Surgery, part of Apiam Animal Health, seeks a Veterinary Nurse Team Leader to advance clinical nursing and lead the nursing team. You will oversee day-to-day nursing activities, support veterinarians, and contribute to a positive clinic culture.

The role is full-time, with weekend and on-call rosters as required, and offers opportunities for leadership and professional development within a busy, supportive practice.

Qualifications

• Experience leading, mentoring, or supervising veterinary nurses or clinical staff is highly regarded.
• Strong understanding of surgical nursing, anaesthesia monitoring, and patient care.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with consultations, hospital care and surgical procedures.
• Perform pathology procedures, radiography, post-operative care, and medication preparation.
• Coordinate admissions and patient flow throughout the clinic.
• Lead, supervise, and support the nursing team; manage rosters and scheduling.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and on-the-job training to develop team capability.
• Assist in conducting performance and development reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Veterinary nursing

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Job description

Veterinary Nurse Team Leader – Romsey Vet Surgery

VNCA Membership Supported

Genuinely Supportive Team

Veterinary Nurse Team Leader – Romsey Veterinary Surgery – Full-time

Are you an experienced Veterinary Nurse ready to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a passionate, highly organised, and motivated veterinary nurse team leader to join our busy and supportive team.

Romsey Veterinary Surgery is a mixed animal practice that prides itself on our reputation for high customer satisfaction and going above and beyond in patient care. We care for companion animals, livestock, and horses, offering a wide variety of cases and hands-on experience. Our clinic is well-equipped with modern diagnostics, surgery, and treatment facilities. We value teamwork, autonomy, and professional growth, with strong support from Apiam’s network.

We are a truly unique veterinary team. In a world where many vet clinics are scaling back on what they offer their clients and their employees, we continue to see and care for the full gamut of creatures, whether it be in the clinic, in our surrounds, or beyond. We come to work to collaborate, share ideas and aim for our patients’ best possible outcome. We embrace the challenging aspects that come from seeing and performing such a varied range of services.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled veterinary professional who enjoys both hands-on clinical nursing and leadership responsibilities. You will play a key role in delivering exceptional patient care while mentoring and developing our nursing team to achieve the highest standards of veterinary excellence.

About the Role

As our Nurse Team Leader, you will support our veterinarians in providing outstanding patient care while overseeing the day-to-day activities of the nursing team. You will be responsible for clinical nursing duties, staff supervision, training, workflow management, and contributing to a positive and collaborative clinic culture.

This is a full-time position that includes participation in weekend and on-call rosters when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with consultations, hospital care and surgical procedures.
• Perform pathology procedures, radiography, post-operative care, and medication preparation.
• Communicate treatment plans and patient updates to clients.
• Lead, supervise, and support the veterinary nursing team.
• Assist in co-ordinating daily nursing workflows to ensure efficient patient care.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and on-the-job training to develop team capability.
• Assist in conducting performance and development reviews.
• Manage nursing rosters and assist with staff scheduling.
• Coordinate admissions and patient flow throughout the clinic.
• Monitor stock levels and ordering requirements.
• Support reception and client service functions when required.
• Assist in maintaining and improving clinic procedures and protocols.

About You

This role is suited to an experienced and compassionate veterinary nurse who thrives in a busy work environment and enjoys both clinical and administrative aspects of nursing. You will bring:

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working within a veterinary practice.
• Previous experience leading, mentoring, or supervising veterinary nurses or clinical staff highly regarded
• Strong understanding of surgical nursing, anaesthesia monitoring, and patient care.
• Excellent communication, organisational and client relationship skills
• Compassionate and committed to delivering exceptional animal care.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage competing priorities.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package based on experience.
• Paid parental leave beyond government allowance.
• Leadership opportunity within a respected veterinary practice.
• Ongoing professional development and training support.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of animals and their owners every day.