Head Veterinary Nurse

Vetpartners; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 74,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Award Package

Continued Education

Leadership growth

Team bonding with head nurses

3-day weekend roster

Job summary

Whites Hill Vet, a thriving small animal clinic in Camp Hill, is seeking a Head Veterinary Nurse for a full-time role with a 3-day weekend. You will lead day-of-operations, assist two veterinarians, supervise three nurses, manage anaesthesia, surgeries, hospital care, x-rays and dentals, and mentor junior staff. No weekend shifts are required.

We offer an above-award package, ongoing education and leadership growth in a supportive team with modern facilities.

Qualifications

• Senior veterinary nurse leadership required.
• Demonstrated skills in surgery, hospital care and consultations.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and work in a team or autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-of-operations for two veterinarians and three nurses.
• Oversee anaesthetic monitoring, hospital care, x-rays, dentals and post-op nursing.
• Mentor and develop junior nurses; manage stock orders and equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Surgery

Hospital care

X-rays & dentals

Education

Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing

Job description

Description

WHITES HILL VET

Camp Hill [e-mail] I [phone]

Head Veterinary Nurse I Full Time with 3 Day Weekend

Whites Hill Vetis a thriving small animal clinic situated within a boutique shopping precinct in Camp Hill, surrounded by a large pet lover demographic. We’ve had a recent renovation and ready to grow!

We are pleased to offer a rare opportunity for a senior veterinary nurse to join our popular village practice, with an experienced vet team and established loyal client base. We welcome all vet nurses to apply who have natural leadership, positive vibes and minimum 2 years nursing experience, we can teach you the rest!

About the Role

Work closely with the practice manager to support our two veterinarians and three vet nurses by leading on day of operations, surgeries, anaesthetic monitoring, hospital care, x-rays and dentals, blood collection, IV catheter placement, admit and discharges, post op nursing consults, mentoring emerging vet nurses, equipment care, managing stock orders and bringing joy to our morning rounds and team meetings. Did we mention no weekends!

About The Clinic

• Great team and incentives!
• True commitment to the highest standards of patient care
• Friendly clients who love us caring for their pets
• Newly renovated, spacious workspaces and modern equipment, staff facilities
• Team who thrives on development, wellbeing, growth, and opportunity
• Building service reputation in client experience, service excellence and gold standard care

About You

• Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing Qualification
• Dedicated and caring approach to clients and patients
• Demonstrated veterinary nurse skills in surgery, hospital and consulting
• Ability to work as part of a team or autonomously
• Desire to mentor and develop junior team members
• Looking for leadership and nursing advancement

What We Can Offer

• Above Award Package
• Continuous Education, Workshops and Industry Events
• Leadership growth with future career opportunities
• Bond with other head nurses and teams within your network
• Tuesday to Friday 8-6pm roster to support your 3-day weekend
• We’re committed to a team that grows together, glows together!
• Free onsite easy parking, great coffee shops and lunch spots.