At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a passionate team while providing exceptional care to animals and mentoring fellow nurses.
- Company: Romsey Vet Surgery, known for high customer satisfaction and diverse animal care.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, paid parental leave, ongoing training, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team that values professional growth and diverse animal care.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in animal lives while advancing your career in a unique clinic.
- Qualifications: Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and 5+ years of experience in a veterinary practice.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
- Veterinary Nurse Team Leader – Romsey Vet Surgery
- VNCA Membership Supported
- Genuinely Supportive Team
- Veterinary Nurse Team Leader – Romsey Veterinary Surgery
- Full-time
Are you an experienced Veterinary Nurse ready to take the next step in your career?
We are seeking a passionate, highly organised, and motivated veterinary nurse team leader to join our busy and supportive team.
Romsey Veterinary Surgery is a mixed animal practice that prides itself on our reputation for high customer satisfaction and going above and beyond in patient care.
We care for companion animals, livestock, and horses, offering a wide variety of cases and hands-on experience.
Our clinic is well-equipped with modern diagnostics, surgery, and treatment facilities.
We value teamwork, autonomy, and professional growth, with strong support from Apiam’s network.
We are a truly unique veterinary team.
In a world where many vet clinics are scaling back on what they offer their clients and their employees, we continue to see and care for the full gamut of creatures, whether it be in the clinic, in our surrounds, or beyond.
We come to work to collaborate, share ideas and aim for our patients’ best possible outcome.
We embrace the challenging aspects that come from seeing and performing such a varied range of services.
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled veterinary professional who enjoys both hands-on clinical nursing and leadership responsibilities.
You will play a key role in delivering exceptional patient care while mentoring and developing our nursing team to achieve the highest standards of veterinary excellence.
About the Role
As our Nurse Team Leader, you will support our veterinarians in providing outstanding patient care while overseeing the day-to-day activities of the nursing team.
You will be responsible for clinical nursing duties, staff supervision, training, workflow management, and contributing to a positive and collaborative clinic culture.
This is a full-time position that includes participation in weekend and on-call rosters when required.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians with consultations, hospital care and surgical procedures.
- Perform pathology procedures, radiography, post-operative care, and medication preparation.
- Communicate treatment plans and patient updates to clients.
- Lead, supervise, and support the veterinary nursing team.
- Assist in co-ordinating daily nursing workflows to ensure efficient patient care.
- Provide coaching, mentoring, and on-the-job training to develop team capability.
- Assist in conducting performance and development reviews.
- Manage nursing rosters and assist with staff scheduling.
- Coordinate admissions and patient flow throughout the clinic.
- Monitor stock levels and ordering requirements.
- Support reception and client service functions when required.
- Assist in maintaining and improving clinic procedures and protocols.
About You
This role is suited to an experienced and compassionate veterinary nurse who thrives in a busy work environment and enjoys both clinical and administrative aspects of nursing.
You will bring
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience working within a veterinary practice.
- Previous experience leading, mentoring, or supervising veterinary nurses or clinical staff highly regarded
- Strong understanding of surgical nursing, anaesthesia monitoring, and patient care.
- Excellent communication, organisational and client relationship skills
- Compassionate and committed to delivering exceptional animal care.
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage competing priorities.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary package based on experience.
- Paid parental leave beyond government allowance.
- Leadership opportunity within a respected veterinary practice.
- Ongoing professional development and training support.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
- A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of animals and their owners every day.
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