Job Description
Head Veterinary Nurse - Greencross Vets Wishart Rd
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Full-time
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Head Veterinary Nurse (Full-Time) | Greencross Vets Wishart Road | Brisbane, QLD
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Lead with Compassion. Inspire the Team. Grow with Purpose.
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Greencross Vets Wishart Road is looking for an experienced and passionate Head Veterinary Nurse to join our team and play a key role in shaping the future of our clinic.
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This is an exciting opportunity for a confident senior nurse who enjoys mentoring others, driving high clinical standards, and creating a positive team culture while remaining hands‐on in all aspects of veterinary nursing.
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Greencross Vets Wishart Road has been providing compassionate pet healthcare and professional advice to the local community for more than 20 years. During that time, we've built a loyal and longstanding client base founded on trust, exceptional patient care, and strong community relationships. Our team is passionate about what we do, and we're looking for a leader who shares that commitment.
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Why You'll Love Working at Greencross Wishart Road
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At Wishart Road, we believe great clinics are built by great people.
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Our team is collaborative, supportive, and genuinely invested in helping each other succeed. We pride ourselves on maintaining high standards of patient care while creating a workplace where people feel respected, valued, and empowered to grow.
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As Head Nurse, you'll have the opportunity to:
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Lead and mentor a capable nursing team
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Build a positive and engaged team culture
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Drive clinical excellence and productive workflows
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Work closely with veterinarians and leadership to support clinic success
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Continue developing your own leadership and clinical skills
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Make a real impact on both patient outcomes and team development
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About the Role
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As Head Veterinary Nurse, you'll be a steady, dependable presence who is always thinking one step ahead. You'll lead by example, support your team, and help ensure the clinic operates smoothly and efficiently every day.
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Your responsibilities will include:
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Managing and supporting the veterinary nursing team
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Mentoring, training, and developing nurses across all experience levels
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Building a positive, collaborative team culture
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Supporting veterinarians in consultations, treatments, and procedures
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Undertaking surgical nursing, pathology, hospital nursing, and team-based consulting
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Providing emergency and critical care nursing support when required
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Managing stock and inventory to ensure high-quality patient care
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Supporting workflow management and operational efficiency
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Assisting with administrative and reception duties when required
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Handling client enquiries professionally in person, by phone, and via email
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Coordinating equipment maintenance and repairs alongside the Practice Manager
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Identifying opportunities to improve processes and clinic performance
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This role offers the ideal combination of leadership, mentorship, and hands‐on nursing.
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About You
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We're looking for someone who:
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Holds a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
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Has a minimum of 3+ years of clinical veterinary nursing experience
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Has previous leadership, mentoring, or senior nursing experience, or is ready to step into a leadership role
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Enjoys coaching and developing other nurses
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Has strong surgical nursing and anaesthetic monitoring skills
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Demonstrates excellent organisational and time-management abilities
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Is calm, friendly, empathetic, and professional
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Has strong communication and customer service skills
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Leads with positivity and a team-first attitude
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Has experience with RxWorks (desirable but not essential)
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Most importantly, you're someone who enjoys helping others succeed and wants to be part of a clinic where teamwork, client relationships, and patient care are genuinely valued.
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Why Live and Work in Wishart?
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Wishart offers the perfect balance of convenience, community, and lifestyle.
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Located just 15 minutes from Brisbane CBD, Wishart is one of Brisbane's most desirable southern suburbs, known for its leafy streets, family‐friendly atmosphere, and excellent local amenities.
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Benefits of the area include:
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Easy access to Brisbane CBD via the Pacific Motorway
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Outstanding public transport connections
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Proximity to Westfield Garden City and major shopping precincts
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Beautiful local parks and walking tracks
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Close access to both the Gold Coast and Brisbane city
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A welcoming community with a strong neighbourhood feel
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It's the ideal location for professionals looking to build a rewarding career while enjoying everything Brisbane has to offer.
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Why Join Greencross?
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As part of Australia's leading veterinary care network, you'll have access to outstanding benefits and professional development opportunities, including:
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Ongoing continuing education and leadership development opportunities
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Annual Greencross Clinical & Leadership Conference
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Career progression opportunities across a national network of clinics and hospitals
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Access to a broad community of veterinarians and veterinary nurses
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Staff discounts on veterinary services and products, including Royal Canin
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Access to Fitness Passport
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Access to Pounce employee discounts across retail, travel, fuel, entertainment, and more
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Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Mental health and wellbeing support services
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Leadership support at clinic, regional, and national levels
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A genuine commitment to work-life balance
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📌 Head Veterinary Nurse - Greencross Vets Wishart Rd (Queensland)
🏢 Greencross Vets
📍 Queensland