Head Nurse to Branxton Veterinary Hospital
Apiam Animal Health
Branxton, Newcastle, Maitland and Hunter NSW
Veterinary Services and Animal Welfare (Farming, Animals and Conservation)
Full time
Head Veterinary Nurse (Full Time)
Branxton Veterinary Hospital | Hunter Valley, NSW
Are you an experienced Veterinary Nurse ready to step into a leadership role where you can mentor others, influence clinic systems and continue delivering exceptional hands‐on patient care?
Branxton Veterinary Hospital is seeking a full‐time Head Nurse to join our growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a capable, motivated nurse who enjoys leading from the front while remaining actively involved in surgery, hospital care, procedures and day‐to‐day nursing.
Located in the beautiful Hunter Valley, our hospitals have been caring for the community's pets, horses and livestock for more than 28 years. We pride ourselves on delivering outstanding veterinary care while fostering a positive, supportive and collaborative workplace culture.
About the Role
As Head Veterinary Nurse, you will play a key leadership role within the hospital. You will help develop the nursing team, support high standards of patient care, contribute to efficient hospital systems and work closely with veterinarians and clinic leadership to shape a positive team culture.
Your responsibilities will include:
Mentoring, coaching and supporting nurses and animal care attendants
Coordinating nurse onboarding, training and professional development
Building a positive, engaged and accountable nursing team culture
Championing high standards in patient care, anaesthesia, hospitalisation and infection control




Assisting with complex nursing, surgical and procedural cases
Coordinating daily nursing activities, workflow and resource planning
Helping identify and implement improvements to systems and processes
Working closely with veterinarians and clinic leadership to support smooth hospital operations
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
Significant veterinary nursing experience
Previous leadership, supervisory or senior nursing experience highly regarded
Strong anaesthetic monitoring, patient care and clinical nursing skills
Excellent mentoring, communication and organisational ability
A genuine passion for patient care, nursing excellence and client service
A positive, collaborative and solutions-focused mindset
The confidence to work across both companion animal and equine services
Experience with Ezy Vet, IDEXX laboratories and IM3 dental equipment will also be highly regarded
Why Join Us?
Permanent full‐time position
Competitive salary package
Ongoing professional development and leadership training
Paid VNCA membership and support for AVNAT registration
Generous staff discounts on veterinary services, products, retail, travel and lifestyle perks
Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing support
Paid parental leave in addition to the Government scheme
Access to a broad network of nurses and leaders across Apiam Animal Health
If you are looking for a rewarding leadership opportunity in a supportive mixed practice environment, we would love to hear from you.
Salary:Attractive package will be offered to right candidate
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📌 Head Nurse (New South Wales)
🏢 Apiam Animal Health
📍 New South Wales