Veterinary Nurse Team Leader

Veterinary Nurse Team Leader (Cranbourne)

The Lost Dogs Home - Cranbourne, VIC

Agriculture, Nature & Animal
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JOB DESCRIPTION

About us:

At The Lost Dogs' Home, we are a foundation in Victoria's animal welfare landscape, celebrated for our compassionate care of around 18,000 lost and abandoned dogs and cats every year. Beyond caring for animals, we are dedicated to providing diverse animal welfare and community programs, all aimed at giving animals the best chance of a happy and healthy life. Our mission is upheld by passionate individuals who embody a profound affinity for animals, community, and advocacy.

About the role:

We are currently seeking a Veterinary Nurse Team Leader on a full-time basis, who will be responsible for overseeing and assisting the coordination of our dedicated Cranbourne Shelter Veterinary Nurses. The Veterinary Nurse Team Leader will assist the Shelter Veterinary Medicine Team to provide efficient, streamlined and compassionate veterinary services for animals in our care.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading and managing the Shelter Veterinary Nurses,

Developing a positive team ethos within the immediate team through positive participation and communication,

Work collaboratively with other department team leaders and managers to achieve organisational goals

Training staff in appropriate safe and stress-free nursing and animal handling techniques,

Overseeing preparation of rosters within budget ensuring leave coverage,

Reviewing, developing and implementing team and organisation protocols,

Ensuring quality animal care by liaising with the Lead Veterinarian,

Ensuring comprehensive records of admissions, care, treatments, rehabilitations and outcomes are maintained, and,

Carrying out veterinary related tasks under the guidance of the veterinarian.

About you:

We are looking for an experienced veterinary nurse to lead and manage a team of dedicated veterinary nurses - a natural leader to cultivate a good working environment. We are looking for someone who understands and promotes our values and is passionate about patient care and maintaining high standards of care.

The successful applicant will:

Have significant experience working as a Veterinary Nurse

Possess a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (essential)

Experience in a shelter environment (desired)

Experience in a leadership capacity (desired)

Be a strong communicator with leadership and people-management skills

Be a proven team player, with the ability to show initiative in a fast-paced environment

Have excellent time management and organisational skills

The ability to motivate and lead a team to high standards

Sound emotional maturity, resilience, and animal welfare ethics

About our culture:

At The Lost Dogs' Home, we cultivate an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity. Our team enjoys a vibrant culture that fosters meaningful connections, both professionally and socially. Led by our dedicated social committee, we organise a wide range of engaging activities such as Paint and Sip Nights, Bowling, Trivia, and regular after-work gatherings. These events create opportunities for our team to relax, bond, and forge lasting friendships. We take pride in our diverse team where every individual is encouraged to be their authentic self, regardless of their role within the organisation.

What we can offer:

A purposeful animal welfare career,

Fantastic career development and opportunities to develop skills not only shelter medicine but also in the animal welfare industry,

Great work-life balance, no afterhours work,

An animal only role, no reception or client facing duties,

Discounts at our general practice clinic, Lost Dogs Home Veterinary Clinic,

Access to our Employee Assistance Program,

Access to the Foster Care Program,

A unique and friendly working environment (surrounded by animals),

Rewarding work with animals in need of a forever home.

If you have the skills, experience and enthusiasm to be successful in this role, please click on the "Apply" button, ensuring you have attached your cover letter and current resume in Word or PDF format. If you have any further questions or queries regarding the role, please email recruitment@dogshome.com.

The successful applicant will be required to satisfactorily complete background screening checks.

Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early as the role may close if a suitable candidate is found. Don't miss out - apply today

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