Job Description

Head Veterinary Nurse – Bunbury Animal Hospital

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Leadership Position

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Strong Professional Development Support

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Competitive Salary and Benefits

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Head Veterinary Nurse

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Bunbury Animal Hospital | Bunbury, WA

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Lead a great team, shape the future of nursing and enjoy an incredible WA lifestyle.

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Bunbury Animal Hospital is entering an exciting new chapter, and we're looking for a passionate and experienced Head Veterinary Nurse to help lead the way.

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This is more than a nursing role. It's an opportunity to make a genuine impact on patient care, nursing standards, team development and clinic culture within one of regional Australia's most established veterinary hospitals.

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The foundations are already in place. A dedicated veterinary and nursing team, loyal clients, excellent facilities and a strong reputation built over more than 50 years. Now we're looking for a nursing leader who can continue building on that success.

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If you love mentoring others, developing nursing teams, creating efficient systems and delivering outstanding patient care, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

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About Us

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Bunbury Animal Hospital has proudly served the local community for more than 50 years and remains a trusted part of the region.

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Our hospital includes both a companion animal hospital and separate equine hospital, giving our team exposure to a diverse and rewarding caseload. Our companion animal facility is purpose built and equipped with DR radiography, in house laboratory, iM3 dental equipment and dental radiography, endoscopy, ultrasound and orthopaedic equipment.

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Why This Role Is Different

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This isn't just about managing a roster or ordering stock.

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As Head Veterinary Nurse, you'll play a key leadership role within the hospital. You'll help shape the nursing team, support professional development, drive clinical excellence and contribute to the overall success of the clinic.

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You'll still enjoy hands on nursing and patient care while having the opportunity to mentor others and influence how the hospital operates.

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This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced nurse who is ready to step into a broader leadership role while continuing to do what they love.

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What You'll Be Doing

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Lead and Develop the Nursing Team

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- Mentor and support nurses and animal care attendants across both companion animal and equine services
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- Coordinate nurse onboarding, training and professional development
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- Build a positive, engaged and accountable team culture
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- Help develop future nursing leaders within the clinic
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Champion High Standards of Patient Care

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- Support best practice nursing care, anaesthesia, hospitalisation and infection control
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- Assist with complex nursing and procedural cases
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- Drive a culture of continuous improvement and clinical excellence
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Improve Systems and Hospital Efficiency

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- Coordinate daily nursing activities and workflow
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- Assist with rostering and resource planning
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- Help identify and implement improvements to systems and processes
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- Support smooth and efficient hospital operations
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Be Part of the Leadership Team

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- Work closely with veterinarians and clinic leadership
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- Contribute ideas and initiatives that improve patient care and team performance
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- Help shape the future direction of the nursing team
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About You

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We're looking for an experienced veterinary nurse who enjoys leading from the front.

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You will bring:

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- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
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- Significant veterinary nursing experience
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- Previous leadership, supervisory or senior nursing experience
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- Strong mentoring and coaching skills
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- Excellent communication and organisational ability
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- A genuine passion for patient care and nursing excellence
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- A positive, collaborative and solutions focused mindset
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- The ability to work across both companion animal and equine services
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What We Offer

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- Permanent full-time position
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- Competitive salary package of $75,000 to $80,000/annum plus superannuation, depending on experience
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- Relocation assistance
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- Accommodation assistance to help you get settled in Bunbury
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- One return flight to the East Coast each year
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- Laptop provided
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- Ongoing professional development and leadership training
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- Support from an experienced leadership team and the broader Apiam networkGenuine opportunity to develop your leadership skills and career
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- Access to a broad network of nurses and leaders across Apiam Animal Health
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Extra benefits

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- Because looking after our people matters, you'll also enjoy:
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- Professional memberships supported
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- Generous CPD support and development opportunities
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- Paid parental leave in addition to the Government scheme
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- Employee Assistance Program with confidential counselling and wellbeing support
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- Trained Mental Health First Aid Officers across the Apiam network Retail, travel and lifestyle discounts through our employee benefits programs Travel discounts through Verve Travel Management and Hertz
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- Staff discounts on veterinary products and services for your own pets
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Why Bunbury?

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Bunbury offers an incredible lifestyle with beautiful beaches, great cafés, excellent schools and easy access to the world-renowned Margaret River region.

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It's the perfect place to enjoy a coastal lifestyle while building valuable leadership experience in a busy and rewarding hospital environment.

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And for those thinking about the bigger picture, opportunities like this can be a fantastic way to accelerate your career. Spend a few years building your leadership skills and experience in beautiful WA, then position yourself for future opportunities across Apiam's growing network, including new and expanding clinics throughout Australia.

📌 Head Veterinary Nurse - Bunbury Animal Hospital
🏢 Apiam Animal Health
📍 Bunbury