Job Description

Head Veterinary Nurse - Greencross Vets Fairy Meadow

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Head Veterinary Nurse (Full time) | Greencross Vets Fairy Meadow | Wollongong, NSW

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Lead with Compassion. Inspire the Team. Grow with Purpose.

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Greencross Vets Fairy Meadow 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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If you're ready to take the next step in your nursing career, you'll be joining a clinic that combines cutting-edge facilities, a collaborative team culture, and genuine opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.

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Why Greencross Fairy Meadow?

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Greencross Fairy Meadow is unlike any ordinary general practice.

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Located in Wollongong, our recently renovated, state-of-the-art facility is designed to support exceptional patient care and provide our team with the tools and technology they need to thrive.

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Our facilities include:

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- Separate dog and cat wards
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- CT imaging
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- Digital radiography
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- Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
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- 3 surgical theatres
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- Dedicated dental and endoscopy suite
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- Tonovet Plus
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- Comprehensive in-house pathology equipment
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What truly sets us apart is our close relationship with Animal Referral Hospital (ARH) Wollongong, which operates an emergency service from the same building every weeknight and throughout the weekend.

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This provides:

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- Seamless patient handovers
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- No after-hours responsibilities for the GP team
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- Access to advanced referral and emergency services
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- A diverse and interesting caseload
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- Outstanding opportunities for learning and collaboration
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A Team That Invests in You

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Our Practice Manager has been with the clinic for over a decade and has built a culture where team wellbeing is a genuine priority.

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We're also proud to be supported by a highly regarded Veterinary Director who brings calm leadership, strong mentorship, and a commitment to developing the people around them.

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You'll benefit from:

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- Ongoing continuing education programs
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- Mental Health First Aid training
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- 5 weeks annual leave plus study leave opportunities
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- Access to world-class Greencross education and development programs
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- A supportive and collaborative workplace where people genuinely enjoy coming to work
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Why You'll Love This Role

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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 efficient 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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This role provides the perfect balance of leadership responsibilities while remaining actively involved in nursing and patient care.

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About the Role

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As Head Veterinary Nurse, you'll be a dependable, proactive leader who supports the team and helps 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 and collaborative team culture
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- Supporting veterinarians during consultations, diagnostics, 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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Technology That Supports Better Care

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At Greencross, we're committed to giving our teams access to the latest innovations.

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All Greencross clinics now utilise:

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- Heidi Health AI‐powered clinical note taking
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- SmartFlow patient management software
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These tools help streamline workflows, improve communication, reduce administrative burden, and support efficient patient care, helping you spend more time doing what matters most.

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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 or equivalent
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- Has a minimum of 3+ years of clinical veterinary nursing experience
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- Has 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, patient care, and professional development are genuinely valued.

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Why Live and Work in Wollongong?

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Wollongong offers one of Australia's most desirable lifestyles, combining beautiful beaches, outdoor adventure, and city convenience.

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Located just over an hour south of Sydney, you'll enjoy:

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- Stunning beaches and coastal walks
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- Surfing, swimming, and outdoor recreation
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- The Illawarra Escarpment and national parks
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- Excellent cafés, restaurants, and local attractions
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- Family‐friendly communities and great schools
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- Easy access to Sydney while enjoying a more relaxed lifestyle
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It's the perfect location for veterinary professionals looking to achieve both career growth and work‐life balance.

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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, healthcare, insurance, and more
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- Novated leasing options
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- Private health and travel insurance discounts
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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 Fairy Meadow (Wollongong)
🏢 Greencross Vets
📍 Wollongong