Full-Time Head Veterinary Nurse

Belconnen and Gundaroo Veterinary Centre • Permanent • Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia • 4d ago

2x Full-Time roles available (one based at Belconnen, one based at Gundaroo)
Are you looking for the next step in your career?
Work alongside a dedicated and friendly team

About Us

Belconnen and Gundaroo Veterinary Centres stand out for their entrepreneurial vision, offering the most complete structure of clinical, surgical and diagnostic imaging services (ultrasound, X-ray, CT and endoscopy), led by a dedicated team, with excellent technical training and driven by passion for pets! Our Belconnen clinic also sees a large volume of orthopaedic surgeries, supported by regular visits from a travelling orthopaedic specialist.

The Opportunity

We are currently looking for our next star Head Veterinary Nurses to join our teams at Belconnen and Gundaroo Veterinary Centres! There are two full-time roles available, one based at Belconnen and the other based at our Gundaroo clinic. As the Head Vet Nurse with Belconnen or Gundaroo Veterinary Centres, you will be actively involved in supporting our Vets with patient care, and with shifts rotating between surgery, hospital, and reception! In addition to this, you will also work alongside our practice managers and assist in organising rosters, ordering stock and assist in managing nurse training.

To be successful for this position, you will have:

A Cert IV Vet Nursing (essential!).
A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Vet Nurse, with knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing procedures, particularly ECC experience would prove very beneficial.
Available for shifts Monday-Friday, with rotating weekends.
Ability to work independently with strong leadership skills.
An empathetic, caring nurse that always advocates for their patients.
Exceptional communication skills to build relationships with our clients.
A willingness to keep learning and improving both themselves and the practice.

What we can offer:

Comprehensive induction and onboarding to assist you to transition into our team, with continual training and development opportunities.
We are proud to be Great Place to Work – Certified!
Novated vehicle leasing options.
Know that you are making a highly valuable contribution by caring for and achieving effective outcomes for our patients, clients, and the wider community.
Flare HR Perks & discounts on everyday expenses including groceries, electronics, entertainment, fuel, restaurants, fashion brands and more.
Alongside paid Parental Leave we offer Paid Purrental Leave – because we love our fur babies.
VC Learning Academy - online learning portal
Personal Wellness – Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Recently joining the national Vets Central Network, you will have access to a wide support network with like-minded professionals.

If you are ready to take on your next veterinary adventure, we would love to hear from you!