Senior Veterinary Nurse

Head Nurse Wanted – Lead with Heart at Beleura Veterinary Hospital

We gave an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader OR someone who Is ready to take the leap into a leadership role (you will be fully supported)

What's the gig?

As Head Nurse, you'll be the glue that keeps our hospital running smoothly. You'll:

Lead by example, coach, and mentor our superstar nursing team

Champion of gold-standard patient care

Keep workflows flowing so our vets can shine

Help create a welcoming, clean, and well-equipped & maintained hospital

Support the Business Manager in making sure our clients (and their fur kids) feel like VIPs every visit

Bring your smarts to rostering, stock management, and all the little details that make a big difference.

Sound like you? Then we want YOU

What makes someone successful in this role?

We're looking for more than just clinical skills. Our ideal Head Nurse will bring:

Leadership with heart:
You stay calm under pressure, lead by example, and inspire those around you.

A coaching mindset:
You love developing people, giving feedback, and seeing your team succeed.

Organisational wizardry:
Juggling rosters, stock, and hospital flow doesn't faze you — you keep things efficient and on track.

Clear communication:
You know how to listen, share information, and keep both clients and teammates in the loop.

Problem-solving smarts:
Challenges don't throw you — you think ahead, find solutions, and keep things moving.

High standards:
You take pride in patient care, infection control, and maintaining a hospital that's safe, welcoming, and professional.

Positivity & resilience:
Veterinary life can get hectic — you bring the calm, the humour, and the "let's do this together" energy.

Why you'll love it here:

Our purpose-built, modern veterinary hospital is clean, bright, and designed with both patient comfort and team wellbeing in mind. We're proud to offer an environment where our team can truly thrive.

Our clients are warm, loyal, and committed to gold-standard care. We're lucky to work with such a lovely community and build strong, trusting relationships with the people and pets we serve.

You'll be joining a vibrant, close-knit team of five exceptional vets and a group of dedicated, friendly nurses who make coming to work a joy. Our caseload is busy and varied, keeping things interesting while offering excellent opportunities to grow your skills.

You will be supported & encouraged by a highly experienced practice owner & a business manager with extensive experience in the veterinary industry and people leadership.

Ongoing training and development – we'll invest in you as much as you invest in us

A chance to make your mark on our hospital culture and future

Some other handy info:

• We are not open after-hours, Sundays or Public Holidays
  – because your time matters. Clinic hours are from 8am to 7pm Monday to Friday, Sat 8am to 5pm
• Consistent team support
  – you're rarely on your own, with at least one other nurse always on shift.
• A mentally healthy workplace
  – we genuinely care about our team's wellbeing.
• Fear Free techniques
  , Industry
  leading pain management
  protocols & a
  patient-first approach
  are embedded in our daily practice.
• Rostering flexibility -
  majority of our team are mothers of small children so we understand the need to be flexible.

What we're looking for:

Full time hours or close to

A Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing (minimum) or equiv experience

At least 3 years in a senior/supervisory role

Leadership that's calm, positive, and solutions-focused

Someone who values both patient care and people care

Ready to lead?

Send your CV (and a cover letter that tells us why you're our perfect Head Nurse) to

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