Head Veterinary Nurse

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Head Veterinary Nurse (Full-Time) | Greencross Vets Wishart Road | Brisbane, QLD

Lead with Compassion. Inspire the Team. Grow with Purpose.

Greencross Vets Wishart Road is looking for an experienced and passionate Head Veterinary Nurse to join our team and play a key role in shaping the future of our clinic.

This is an exciting opportunity for a confident senior nurse who enjoys mentoring others, driving high clinical standards, and creating a positive team culture while remaining hands-on in all aspects of veterinary nursing.

Greencross Vets Wishart Road has been providing compassionate pet healthcare and professional advice to the local community for more than 20 years. During that time, we've built a loyal and longstanding client base founded on trust, exceptional patient care, and strong community relationships. Our team is passionate about what we do, and we're looking for a leader who shares that commitment.

Why You'll Love Working at Greencross Wishart Road

At Wishart Road, we believe great clinics are built by great people.

Our team is collaborative, supportive, and genuinely invested in helping each other succeed. We pride ourselves on maintaining high standards of patient care while creating a workplace where people feel respected, valued, and empowered to grow.

As Head Nurse, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Lead and mentor a capable nursing team
• Build a positive and engaged team culture
• Drive clinical excellence and efficient workflows
• Work closely with veterinarians and leadership to support clinic success
• Continue developing your own leadership and clinical skills
• Make a real impact on both patient outcomes and team development

About the Role

As Head Veterinary Nurse, you'll be a steady, dependable presence who is always thinking one step ahead. You'll lead by example, support your team, and help ensure the clinic operates smoothly and efficiently every day.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and supporting the veterinary nursing team
• Mentoring, training, and developing nurses across all experience levels
• Building a positive, collaborative team culture
• Supporting veterinarians in consultations, treatments, and procedures
• Undertaking surgical nursing, pathology, hospital nursing, and team-based consulting
• Providing emergency and critical care nursing support when required
• Managing stock and inventory to ensure high-quality patient care
• Supporting workflow management and operational efficiency
• Assisting with administrative and reception duties when required
• Handling client enquiries professionally in person, by phone, and via email
• Coordinating equipment maintenance and repairs alongside the Practice Manager
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and clinic performance

This role offers the ideal combination of leadership, mentorship, and hands-on nursing.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Holds a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
• Has a minimum of 3+ years of clinical veterinary nursing experience
• Has previous leadership, mentoring, or senior nursing experience, or is ready to step into a leadership role
• Enjoys coaching and developing other nurses
• Has strong surgical nursing and anaesthetic monitoring skills
• Demonstrates excellent organisational and time-management abilities
• Is calm, friendly, empathetic, and professional
• Has strong communication and customer service skills
• Leads with positivity and a team-first attitude
• Has experience with RxWorks (desirable but not essential)

Most importantly, you're someone who enjoys helping others succeed and wants to be part of a clinic where teamwork, client relationships, and patient care are genuinely valued.

Why Live and Work in Wishart?

Wishart offers the perfect balance of convenience, community, and lifestyle.

Located just 15 minutes from Brisbane CBD, Wishart is one of Brisbane's most desirable southern suburbs, known for its leafy streets, family-friendly atmosphere, and excellent local amenities.

Benefits of the area include:

• Easy access to Brisbane CBD via the Pacific Motorway
• Outstanding public transport connections
• Proximity to Westfield Garden City and major shopping precincts
• Beautiful local parks and walking tracks
• Excellent cafés, restaurants, and local businesses
• Close access to both the Gold Coast and Brisbane city
• A welcoming community with a strong neighbourhood feel

It's the ideal location for professionals looking to build a rewarding career while enjoying everything Brisbane has to offer.

Why Join Greencross?

As part of Australia's leading veterinary care network, you'll have access to outstanding benefits and professional development opportunities, including:

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

Apply Today

If you're an experienced Veterinary Nurse ready to take the next step into leadership, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Greencross Wishart Road and help lead a team that's passionate about pets, committed to excellence, and dedicated to supporting one another every day. 🐾

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