At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a passionate team in providing top-notch veterinary care and support.
- Company: Join Blackburn Veterinary Centre, a vibrant clinic with a heart for pets and their families.
- Benefits: Enjoy professional development, wellbeing support, and exclusive perks for you and your pets.
- Other info: Be part of VetPartners, Australia’s largest vet care network, with endless career opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of pets while growing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Must have Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and 4+ years of clinical experience.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
A busy, friendly clinic with heart, humour, and a team that genuinely has each other’s backs.
About the Clinic
Blackburn Veterinary Centre is a vibrant, well‑established clinic proudly caring for the Blackburn community. We’re a close‑knit team of 3 veterinarians and 5 support staff with a simple mission: to deliver the best of modern veterinary medicine while keeping care accessible, compassionate, and as stress‑free as possible for pets and their families. We combine up‑to‑date technology with a gentle, understanding approach, ensuring every visit is a positive experience for both patients and their people.
About the Role
We’re looking for a full‑time Head Veterinary Nurse to join our busy and supportive team. This is a varied, hands‑on role where no two days are the same. We are a clinic where your development genuinely matters, and you will play a big part in helping with the development of our Nursing staff.
You’ll rotate through nurse consults and surgical support, along with conducting regular training with your team, on a planned roster so you always know what you’re doing. If there’s a particular area you love or want to grow in, we’ll roster you to build those skills.
Beyond day‑to‑day learning, you’ll also have access to practical training programs, helping you continue to grow your skills both inside and outside the clinic.
What you’ll be doing:
- Supporting veterinarians across surgery, anaesthesia, and patient care
- Assisting in surgical procedures and ensuring everything is prepared and running smoothly
- Monitoring patients pre and post operatively and providing high quality nursing care
- Running nurse consults and supporting clients with empathy and clear communication
- Reception duties including booking appointments, assisting clients, and managing enquiries
- Keeping the clinic organised and ensuring back of house operations run efficiently
- Working a rotating roster including some weekends
What We’re Looking For
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent)
- Around 4+ years of clinical experience as a veterinary nurse
- Confident supporting vets across surgery and busy consult days
- Organised, proactive, and able to keep things running smoothly behind the scenes
- A genuine eagerness to learn, improve, and grow your skills
- Warm, professional communication with clients and teammates
- A team first attitude and calm approach in a busy clinic environment
Small Clinic Feel. Big Network Behind You.
Blackburn Veterinary Centre is proudly part of VetPartners – Australia and New Zealand’s largest vet care network, with 270+ clinics and a connected community of over 4,000 vets and nurses across ANZ.
What that means for you:
- Grow your skills and knowledge – Enjoy free, unlimited access to the Veterinary Training Centre (VTC), with face‑to‑face workshops designed by nurses, for nurses. Plus myVTC, our online learning platform featuring live and recorded CPD, hands‑on workshops, and an extensive library of exclusive learning designed to strengthen both your clinical and non‑clinical skills.
- Paid VNCA Membership – We'll cover the cost of your annual VNCA membership, giving you access to valuable professional resources, education, exclusive member benefits, and ongoing career development, while also strengthening professional identity and encouraging connection with the wider veterinary nursing industry.
- Nurses have a voice in clinical care – Our Nurse Advisory Committee (NAC) works alongside our Veterinary Advisory Committee (VAC) to develop evidence‑based Clinical Standards, with VetParters nurses able to identify and recommend areas where guidance is needed, helping shape standards that are relevant to everyday nursing practice.
- Your wellbeing matters – Caring for others starts with caring for you. We offer comprehensive wellbeing support, including 24/7 confidential assistance through Sonder for you and your family, a Mental Health First Aid network, and a strong commitment.
- Everyday savings & exclusive perks – Make your money go further with access to discounts on fuel, groceries, travel, entertainment, retail, private health insurance, gym memberships and much more through our employee benefits program.
- Amazing benefits for your pets – Your pets are part of the family too. Enjoy exclusive discounts on veterinary services, our Best for Pet Wellness Plan, pet insurance, medications, food, treats, and everyday pet essentials to help keep them happy and healthy.
- Be part of something bigger – As the largest veterinary network across Australia and New Zealand, VetPartners offers more than just your next role, we offer a career with endless possibilities. Whether you're looking to broaden your experience by working across different clinics, explore new areas of veterinary nursing, or progress into leadership, our extensive network gives you the flexibility and opportunity to grow your career in ways a single clinic simply can't. Your next role is just the beginning.
VetPartners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.
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