Senior/Head Vet Nurse
Melbourne , Clyde North, Victoria, 3978, Australia
Senior Veterinary Nurse – Full Time
Clyde North, VIC
Kieron Wineberg, Lead Consultant at GVC (Global Veterinary Careers), is representing a growing small animal veterinary hospital in Clyde North, Victoria, that is thoughtfully expanding its nursing team.
This opportunity suits an experienced Senior Veterinary Nurse who enjoys being hands-on clinically while also guiding, supporting, and mentoring others. The role offers leadership on the floor without stepping away from day-to-day nursing, making it ideal for someone who values influence, teamwork, and maintaining high clinical standards.
The Role
This is a hands-on senior nursing position with responsibilities including:
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Full-scope veterinary nursing across medical, surgical, dental, and anaesthetic cases
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Supporting and mentoring junior nurses, modelling best-practice clinical standards
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Helping guide workflow and priorities during busy periods
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Contributing to clinical systems, protocols, and standards
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Playing an active role in the daily function and culture of the nursing team
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
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Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
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4+ years’ experience in small animal practice
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Strong and confident clinical judgement
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A calm, supportive, and collaborative leadership style
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A desire to lead by example while remaining hands-on
What’s on Offer
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Above-award remuneration reflecting experience and leadership contribution
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Supportive leadership with shared responsibility across the team
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Ongoing CPD, mentoring, and professional development
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A positive workplace culture that values leadership without burnout
Interested?
For a confidential discussion or to learn more — no pressure — please contact:
Kieron Wineberg
Lead Consultant – GVC (Global Veterinary Careers)
📞 0426 956 621
✉️ kieron.wineberg@gvcvets.com