Head Veterinary Nurse - Greencross Chatswood
Part-time
Greencross Vets Chatswood | Full‐Time
Are you proudly professional, passionate about high clinical standards, and driven to lead a team delivering gold‐standard care every day?
At Greencross Vets Chatswood, we're seeking an Experienced Full‐Time Head Veterinary Nurse to lead our nursing team and support our busy veterinarians.
This is an exciting opportunity for a confident clinical leader who thrives in a fast‐paced environment and is committed to continuous improvement, fear‐free/stress‐free handling, and exceptional patient outcomes.
Why You'll Love Working at Chatswood
Our modern, well‐equipped clinic is co‐located within a Petbarn store, creating a seamless one‐stop pet care experience for clients and strong cross‐referral opportunities.
The clinic is fully equipped to support best‐practice care, including:
Dedicated surgery suite
In‐house laboratory
Separate dog and cat consult rooms and wards
Located in the heart of Chatswood, you'll enjoy exceptional access to public transport, nearby parking, outstanding cafés, and major shopping hubs, making work‐life balance easy and convenient.
About the Role
As Head Nurse, you'll play a key leadership role in the clinic, shaping nursing standards, mentoring the team, and maintaining clinical excellence.
In this full‐time role, you will:
Lead, coach, and mentor our Veterinary Nursing team
Build and nurture a positive, cohesive, and motivated team culture
Manage daily workflow to support a high‐performing clinical environment
Pre‐ and post‐operative care
Anaesthesia and surgical support




Animal pathology
Emergency and critical care
Work closely with veterinarians to ensure gold‐standard patient care
Identify opportunities to improve clinic efficiency and processes
Handle client enquiries professionally in person, via email, and over the phone
About You
You're an experienced veterinary nurse who leads by example and brings confidence, compassion, and consistency to your team.
You'll ideally have:
Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
3+ years' clinical nursing experience
Experience coaching, mentoring, or leading nursing teams
A calm, supportive leadership style
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Strong organisation and attention to detail
Flexibility, adaptability, and a collaborative mindset
Familiarity with RxWorks (desirable, not essential)
Why Join Greencross?
When you join Greencross, you'll be supported to grow your career while enjoying great wellbeing and pet‐friendly benefits, including:
Ongoing CPD and development opportunities (LinkedIn Learning, VetWebinars & Greencross Clinical Conference)
Career pathways across a large national veterinary network
Fitness Passport and free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Generous team member pet benefits, including:50% off Royal Canin food
25% off Petbarn retail products and grooming
20% off Puppy Pre‐School
50% off products and services at Greencross clinics and S&E; hospitals
Medications at cost price + GST
Pounce discounts (retail, fuel, groceries and more)
Supportive, inclusive culture with strong clinic, regional, and national leadership
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📌 Head Veterinary Nurse - Greencross Chatswood (New South Wales)
🏢 Greencross Pet Wellness
📍 New South Wales