Lead Veterinary Nurse - Surgery, Mentorship, 3-Day Weekend

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

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.