Head Veterinary Nurse

Job Description

Head Veterinary Nurse (Full-Time) | Greencross Vets Baldivis | Perth, WA

Ready to take the next step in your nursing career while still staying hands-on with the work you love?

Greencross Baldivis is looking for an experienced and passionate Head Veterinary Nurse to join our team in a full-time position. This role offers a wonderful opportunity to take on leadership responsibilities while continuing to be actively involved in patient care, surgery, hospital management, and supporting a highly capable nursing team.

If you've been craving a clinic where you don't have to harden up to keep up, and you don't have to compromise your standards to get through the day, this is that place.

Greencross Baldivis is a close, caring team with a busy but structured rhythm. We show up gently with each other, and we practise with intent. Cases are talked through. Decisions are shared. Support is right there when you need it. You'll feel supported by the team and proud of the medicine.

You can get a feel for the clinic through our team video, where our Practice Manager shares more about the culture, the way the team works together, and what makes Baldivis such a special place to be.

Why People Stay

Baldivis runs on trust, respect, and teamwork.

• No ego culture and no unnecessary hierarchy
• A team where asking for help is encouraged and supported
• Mentorship and development built into everyday practice
• Highly skilled and empowered nurses who are trusted to utilise their full skillset
• A genuinely supportive environment where people enjoy coming to work
• Strong focus on patient advocacy and gold-standard care

This is a clinic where everyone's contribution matters and where leaders work alongside their teams.

About the Role

As Head Veterinary Nurse, you'll play an important leadership role while remaining actively involved in clinical nursing.

This is an opportunity for an experienced nurse who enjoys mentoring others, fostering a positive team culture, and helping drive high clinical standards, while still being hands-on in a busy and rewarding veterinary environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, mentoring, and supporting the nursing team
• Assisting with nurse training, onboarding, and ongoing development
• Helping maintain a positive and collaborative team culture
• Supporting workflow management and day-to-day clinic operations
• Assisting veterinarians during consultations, diagnostics, and procedures
• Surgical preparation and theatre assistance
• Monitoring anaesthesia and supporting patient recovery
• Hospital patient care and treatment management
• Pathology collection and diagnostic testing
• Maintaining high clinical and patient care standards
• Supporting inventory, equipment maintenance, and nursing protocols
• Working closely with the Practice Manager and Vet Director to support clinic success
• Providing outstanding client communication and customer service

This role offers the opportunity to influence team culture, clinical standards, and the continued growth of both the nursing team and the clinic.

The Work You'll Do, and How We Do It

Our caseload is varied and often complex, ranging from preventative healthcare through to emergency presentations, medical workups, surgery, and ongoing case management.

We value continuity of care, allowing our nurses to truly follow patient journeys and contribute meaningfully to outcomes.

Gold-standard care isn't something we aspire to when time allows. It's simply how we practise. We believe in thorough diagnostics, thoughtful decision-making, and doing things properly, even on busy days.

Tools That Match Your Standards

You'll be supported by excellent facilities and equipment, including:

• Digital radiography
• Dental radiography
• In-house pathology
• High-quality ultrasound
• Modern surgical equipment including cautery
• Advanced anaesthetic monitoring equipment
• Strong nursing protocols and patient care standards

Within the team you'll find extensive experience and interests across emergency medicine, internal medicine, soft tissue surgery, advanced diagnostics, and anaesthesia, ensuring there's always someone to collaborate with and learn from.

The WA Greencross Network

One of the benefits of joining Greencross in Western Australia is the strong sense of connection across our clinics. Teams collaborate regularly, share knowledge, and support one another whenever needed.

You'll be part of a wider network of experienced veterinarians and nurses who are passionate about learning, mentoring, and helping each other succeed.

Competitive Pay Tailored to Your Experience

We recognise the value that experienced and highly qualified nurses bring to the team.

We offer competitive hourly rates, with higher pay available for nurses who hold advanced registration with the Veterinary Practice Board and can demonstrate strong clinical skills, leadership capability, and experience.

We're happy to have open conversations to ensure your remuneration reflects your qualifications, experience, and the contribution you'll make to our team.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Holds a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
• Has significant clinical veterinary nursing experience
• Has leadership, mentoring, or senior nursing experience, or is ready to step into a leadership role
• Is confident across medical, surgical, and hospital nursing
• Demonstrates excellent anaesthetic monitoring skills
• Has strong organisational and communication abilities
• Leads by example and enjoys supporting others to succeed
• Is proactive, reliable, and solutions-focused
• Thrives in a collaborative team environment
• Is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and client service

Most importantly, you're someone who wants to help build a positive workplace while maintaining high clinical standards and supporting your team to be their best.

Why Baldivis?

Baldivis offers all the benefits of south-of-Perth living without the stress of the inner city.

You'll enjoy:

• Easy freeway access and convenient commuting
• Close proximity to Rockingham and Warnbro beaches
• Fantastic local cafés, restaurants, and amenities
• Family-friendly neighbourhoods and growing communities
• Beautiful parks and outdoor recreation spaces
• Loyal, community-focused clients
• Plenty of opportunities to enjoy WA's renowned coastal lifestyle

It's the perfect place to build a rewarding veterinary career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Why Greencross?

As part of one of Australia's leading veterinary networks, you'll have access to a wide range of benefits and professional development opportunities, including:

• Ongoing continuing education and professional development
• Access to industry-leading learning platforms and training programs
• Annual Greencross Clinical & Leadership Conference
• Leadership development opportunities
• Career progression across a national network of clinics and hospitals
• Access to a broad community of veterinarians and nurses
• Staff discounts on veterinary services and products, including Royal Canin
• Petbarn retail discounts
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Access to Pounce employee discounts across travel, retail, fuel, entertainment, and more
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mental health and wellbeing support services
• A genuine commitment to work-life balance

Apply Today

If you're ready to step into a leadership role within a supportive, high-performing clinic where your skills, ideas, and experience will truly be valued, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Greencross Baldivis and help shape the future of a team that believes great patient care starts with great people. 🐾

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