Head Veterinary Nurse

Location Australia
Discipline: Veterinary Nurses
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Aimee Greer

Contact email: aimee@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: 4110
Published: about 12 hours ago

Head Veterinary Nurse / Nurse Manager (Part Time) – Hunter Valley, NSW

Ready to take the next step in your veterinary nursing career? Our client, a busy and well-established mixed practice in the Hunter Valley, is seeking an experienced Head Nurse/Nurse Manager to join their dedicated team in a part-time leadership role.

The Opportunity:

  • Up to 30 hours/week in a job-share arrangement

  • Mix of clinical and administrative responsibilities

  • Lead a large and friendly nursing team

  • Involvement in staff rostering, training, and daily hospital workflow

  • Supportive, close-knit team with a strong focus on collaboration

  • Participate in a shared weekend and public holiday roster

About You:

  • Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent

  • 5+ years of clinical experience in a busy hospital setting

  • Skilled across all areas of nursing – anaesthesia, diagnostics, patient care, nurse consults

  • Confident leader with experience supervising or mentoring junior staff

  • Calm, approachable, and a natural team builder

  • Excellent communication and organisational skills

  • Comfortable managing rosters and resolving client concerns

What’s On Offer:

  • Above award salary for the right candidate

  • VNCA membership paid + CPD support 

  • Discounts on pet care, retail, travel, and health & wellness products

  • Additional leave benefits – volunteer leave and parental leave

  • Access to confidential Employee Assistance Program

Location Perks:
Based in a vibrant rural town, enjoy all the benefits of life in the scenic Hunter Valley – wine country, countryside charm, great community amenities, and easy access to Newcastle and Sydney.

Interested in hearing more? Get in touch by calling or Whatsapping Aimee on +447835146288 or email a CV to aimee@lloydandcowan.com.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us on 028 8765 8068. If you know someone else who may be interested, why not pass this advert on to them. If we successfully place someone, you've referred to us; we'll give you £200 in high street vouchers as a way of saying thank you.
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