At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and support a dynamic nursing team in a specialist veterinary hospital.
- Company: Join Veterinary Specialist Services, a leader in veterinary care since 2000.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, professional growth, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Thriving workplace culture focused on teamwork and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in animal care while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Must have Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and 5+ years of experience.
The predicted salary is between 66150 - 80850 $ per year.
Veterinary Specialist Services – Underwood QLD
Established in 2000, Veterinary Specialist Services (VSS) is a privately owned veterinary specialist and emergency hospital group with three multidisciplinary referral hospitals across Southeast Queensland, located at Underwood and Jindalee in Brisbane, and Carrara on the Gold Coast.
For more than 25 years, VSS has delivered specialist veterinary care through clinical expertise, education and multidisciplinary teamwork.
Our hospitals bring together specialists, residents, interns, nurses and support staff across surgery, internal medicine, oncology, emergency and critical care, cardiology, dentistry, dermatology, ophthalmology, pathology and diagnostic imaging.
With advanced facilities including CT, MRI, ultrasonography and digital radiography, our teams manage complex cases and contribute to the education and development of veterinary professionals.
The Nurse Manager provides leadership and operational oversight across the Internal Medicine, Oncology and Emergency and Critical Care nursing teams, with responsibility for staffing, nursing standards, team development and the effective management of nursing services.
- Leadership, people management and recruitment
- Lead, mentor and support the nursing team, fostering a positive culture of professional growth, accountability and collaboration.
- Lead recruitment, selection and onboarding of nurses, animal attendants and housekeepers, including identifying staffing needs and contributing to workforce planning.
- Manage staff performance, including regular performance appraisals, probation reviews, addressing underperformance and supporting individual professional development.
- Nursing standards, training and development
- Champion nursing care that reflects current evidence, best practice and a commitment to continuous clinical improvement.
- Partner with senior nurses and shift supervisors to develop, review and implement clinical protocols and standard operating procedures.
- Identify training needs and facilitate mentoring and skills development across the nursing team.
- Workforce and operations
- Lead workforce planning to ensure appropriate staffing levels, skill mix and nursing coverage across the Internal Medicine, Oncology and Emergency and Critical Care departments.
- Manage nursing rosters and approve leave and timesheets, ensuring appropriate staffing coverage and effective use of resources.
- Work with clinical teams and hospital leadership to identify and implement improvements in nursing workflows, clinical resources and operational efficiency.
- Ensure nursing equipment and supplies are fit for purpose, oversee servicing schedules and contribute to infrastructure and systems planning.
- Safety, compliance and risk
- Oversee patient and staff safety, including incident reporting, near misses and hazard reporting.
- Coordinate toolbox talks and safety discussions, and ensure agreed actions are completed.
- Ensure practice meets legal, regulatory, hygiene and infection control requirements.
About You
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, Bachelor of Veterinary Technology or equivalent recognised qualification.
- A minimum of five years of veterinary nursing experience.
- Demonstrable experience supervising staff, providing performance feedback, addressing workplace challenges and supporting professional development.
- Strong communication, organisational and decision-making skills, with the confidence to lead a large and diverse nursing team, and a commitment to patient care and staff wellbeing.
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary specialist, referral or emergency veterinary hospital.
- Previous responsibility for workforce planning, rostering and/or recruitment.
- Additional qualifications or professional development in leadership or management.
You Will Thrive Here If You
- Lead by example, bringing enthusiasm, integrity and a genuine commitment to supporting and developing others.
- Build strong professional relationships, communicate clearly and address challenges with empathy and sound judgement.
- Remain calm, organised and adaptable under pressure while balancing clinical and operational priorities.
- Recognise and address clinical and operational risks, advocating for patients, colleagues and the nursing team.
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Veterinary Nurse Manager in Brisbane employer: Veterinary Specialist Services Pty Ltd.
Veterinary Specialist Services Pty Ltd. is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant Carrara, Queensland, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises patient care and professional development. With a focus on multidisciplinary teamwork, employees benefit from ongoing training opportunities and a dynamic environment that fosters growth and innovation in veterinary nursing. Join us to be part of a dedicated team where your skills are valued and your contributions make a real difference in animal health.
Contact Details:
Veterinary Specialist Services Pty Ltd. Recruitment Team
