About Us:

Coomera Springs Veterinary Surgery is a well-established veterinary clinic on the northern end of the Gold Coast. We offer a full suite of services and are one of only a few clinics in Southeast QLD to boast a truly diverse client base including but not limited to cats, dogs, guinea pigs, goats, alpacas, birds and reptiles. Our goal is to provide a high standard of individualised and compassionate care to all of our patients in an environment that is fast paced and focused on continuing education. We pride ourselves on providing an enjoyable, supportive, and balanced workplace.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Head Veterinary Nurse to step into a key leadership role within our friendly team on a part-time basis.

In this role, you will lead, mentor, and guide our nursing team, driving a positive and supportive team culture where all nurses can grow and thrive. Working closely with our veterinarians and practice leadership, you will oversee day-to-day nursing workflows across surgery, hospital, reception, and patient care. You will play a central role in maintaining high clinical standards, streamlining clinic organisation, and ensuring an exceptional experience for our clients and patients.

Roster

4 days per week, 8:00am – 5:30pm
Rotating Saturday shifts
No Sundays
No public holidays

About You

We are seeking a mature, highly organised leader who is passionate about clinical excellence, patient care, and staff development.

You will have:

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent).
Previous experience in a Head Nurse, Team Leader, or Senior Nursing role
Exceptional organisational ability with a knack for managing daily workflow, task delegation, and fast-paced clinic priorities.
Strong interpersonal and leadership communication skills, with a mature, calm, and approachable demeanour.
Extensive hands-on veterinary nursing experience and strong knowledge of clinical procedures (experience assisting with complex surgeries, orthopaedics, or caesareans is highly regarded).
A supportive coaching mindset dedicated to continuous learning, staff retention, and building a positive workplace culture.
A positive attitude and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

What we can offer you:

Fantastic work/life balance.
Above award remuneration aligned with experience.
Amazing location and state of the art practice facilities.
Novated vehicle leasing options.
Fitness Passport Membership options.
Alongside Paid Parental Leave, we offer Paid Purrental leave for you to care for and introduce a new furry family member.
Personal Wellness – through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Flare HR Perks & discounts on everyday expenses including groceries, electronics, entertainment, fuel, restaurants, fashion brands and more.
Work with an awesome team and clients – we pride ourselves on our staff-client relationships.

If you're looking for a role where you'll be supported, challenged and valued as part of a close-knit team, we'd love to hear from you.

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