Veterinary Nurse Team Lead

Based at Roseworthy Veterinary Hospital, Roseworthy Campus, this full-time continuing position involves leading the ECC nursing team in a 24/7 rotating roster, with some participation in the ECC nursing roster required. Penalties and shift loading apply.

Salary Range: (HEO 5) $84,498 to $93,955 per annum (plus 17% superannuation).

As an experienced Veterinary Nurse Team Lead, you will combine advanced clinical nursing skills with strong leadership and team development in our busy, modern veterinary teaching hospital. You will lead and support the nursing team, coordinate daily workloads and patient admissions and discharges, and work collaboratively with veterinary clinicians and client services staff to deliver exceptional patient care.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Mentoring team members and identifying professional development opportunities.
• Supporting the clinical education and mentorship of future veterinary professionals.
• Remaining actively involved in clinical procedures, surgery, diagnostics, and patient monitoring.
• Contributing to maintaining high clinical standards and improving processes.
• Ensuring the hospital operates safely and efficiently.

This role sits within the Roseworthy Veterinary Hospital team in the College of Science and reports to the Hospital Manager. You will work closely with the Hospital Manager, Practice Coordinator, fellow Nursing Team Lead, veterinary clinicians, and support staff to coordinate daily operations and maintain high clinical standards.

To thrive in this role, you will likely have the following skills and experience:

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or a Bachelor of Veterinary Technology, with 5 years’ experience.
• Experience leading and supporting a team in a veterinary or clinical environment.
• Proven ability in veterinary nursing support during procedures, examinations, and surgeries.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards of principles and practices in all areas of veterinary nursing.
• Proven ability to establish effective working relationships within a team.
• Proven ability in written and oral communication for managing professional and operational relationships.
• Proven ability in organisational and time management skills.
• Proven ability as a proficient user of Microsoft Office suite and relevant clinical databases.

We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels respected and valued. Adelaide University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of all ages, genders, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

Applications are welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents, and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.