Head Vet Nurse

Company Description

We are looking for an Experienced Head Nurse who has strong communication and team building skills and previous experience leading and motivating a high functioning nursing team

We pride ourselves on being an exceptionally well-performing team, able to utilise each other’s skills and work together - this is a great opportunity for a Vet Nurse looking to be a part of a team-based environment within a strong, supportive and wonderful team

Greencross Kangaroo Flat is an open plan design, aiding in the inclusive and cohesive team environment amongst our Vets and Vet Nurses. We are a community focused practice with some very loyal long-term clients, team wellbeing and mental health is a top priority, supported with flexible working arrangements. Our facilities include 2 consult rooms, prep area, surgical room, radiography room, seperate dog and cat wards. 

About your New Job:

• Permanent Part-time role
• Undertaking general nursing tasks, including pre and post-operative care, animal pathology and emergency and critical care
• Performing minor procedures when required
• Taking initiative to enhance clinic operations and efficiency
• Collaborating with the vet team to ensure high standards of patient care
• Maintaining the overall hygiene of the practice, including surgical areas and equipment
• Reception duties and customer service

About your skill level and experience:

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing 
• 3+ years' Veterinary Nursing experience
• Excellent animal handling skills and an extensive knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing procedures
• Experience coaching and mentoring Vet Nurses 
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to work effectively within a team
• A calm and friendly presence
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Knowledge of RX Works ideal but not essential 

We are looking for an experienced, well rounded Head Nurse who is passionate about their career. Someone who is proudly professional, maintains clinical standards, drives improvement, believes in fear free/stress free handling and making sure that every animal & client who encounters our clinic gets the best possible standard of care If that's you, we would love for you to come by and meet the team