Head Veterinary Nurse - Greencross Vets Preston
Full time
Head Veterinary Nurse (Full-Time) | Greencross Vets Preston | Melbourne, VIC
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Make a Lasting Impact.
Greencross Vets Preston is looking for an experienced and passionate Head Veterinary Nurse to join our team on a full-time basis.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Nurse who enjoys mentoring others, leading by example, and fostering a positive, supportive, and accountable workplace culture.
You'll play a key role in the clinic's success while remaining hands-on in nursing and helping your team thrive.
If you're looking for a leadership role where you can develop others, influence clinic culture, and continue practising high-quality nursing every day, we'd love to hear from you.
About Preston
At Greencross Preston, we're big on teamwork, collaboration, and supporting one another.
We genuinely enjoy working together and aren't afraid to roll up our sleeves to help a colleague, support a patient, or tackle a challenging day.
We're a close-knit and driven team with a strong focus on exceptional patient care, client service, and continuous improvement.
Our well-equipped clinic features:
Digital radiography and ultrasound
In-house pathology
Modern surgical and dental equipment
Three consultation rooms
Dedicated sterile theatre and imaging room
Separate dog and cat wards
One of the things that makes Preston unique is our varied caseload, including exotics.
From rabbits and guinea pigs to birds and small mammals, you'll have the opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills beyond traditional small animal practice.
Why You'll Love Working Here
Supportive, down-to-earth team culture
Strong focus on high-quality patient care and client service
Opportunity to lead and develop a dedicated nursing team
Exposure to a wide variety of medical, surgical, dental, and exotic cases




Collaborative environment where every team member's voice is valued
A workplace that genuinely supports professional growth and development
The chance to make a meaningful impact on clinic culture and team success
About the Role
As Head Veterinary Nurse, you'll play a key leadership role within the clinic, helping to shape nursing standards, support the team, and maintain clinical excellence.
This is a full-time position offering a competitive hourly rate and the opportunity to lead a passionate nursing team within a busy and rewarding environment.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading, coaching, and developing the Veterinary Nursing team
Supporting nurses to build confidence, capability, and clinical excellence
Fostering a positive, supportive, and accountable workplace culture
Working collaboratively with the Practice Manager and Vet Director to maintain smooth clinic operations
Managing daily workflow and supporting efficient clinic operations
Identifying opportunities to improve processes and team performance
Assisting with onboarding, training, and mentoring team members
Supporting client communication and maintaining exceptional customer service standards
You'll also remain actively involved in nursing duties, including:
Surgical nursing and anaesthetic monitoring
Pre- and post-operative patient care
Hospital and treatment nursing
Animal pathology and laboratory work
Emergency and critical care nursing
Assisting veterinarians with consultations, diagnostics, and treatments




This role offers the perfect balance of leadership, mentorship, culture-building, and hands-on nursing.
About You
We're looking for someone who:
Holds a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent)
Has a minimum of 3+ years' clinical nursing experience
Has previous leadership, mentoring, or senior nursing experience
Enjoys coaching and developing others
Leads with professionalism, positivity, empathy, and accountability
Has strong surgical nursing and anaesthetic monitoring skills
Demonstrates excellent organisational and communication skills
Remains calm, supportive, and solutions-focused in a busy environment
Has a passion for building a positive and engaged team culture
Has experience with RxWorks (desirable but not essential)
Most importantly, you're someone who enjoys helping others succeed and understands that great patient care starts with a great team.
Why Preston?
Preston offers the perfect combination of convenience and lifestyle.
Quick access to Melbourne CBD
Excellent public transport connections
Northland Shopping Centre and local shopping precincts nearby
Fantastic cafés, restaurants, and local culture
Diverse and vibrant community
Easy access to everything Melbourne has to offer
Why Join Greencross?
When you join Greencross, you'll gain access to:
Competitive hourly rate
Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities
Access to LinkedIn Learning, VetWebinars, and Greencross education programs
Annual Greencross Clinical Conference
Career progression opportunities across a national veterinary network
Fitness Passport
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Pet and retail discounts, including Petbarn and Royal Canin benefits
Pounce discounts across fuel, groceries, travel, retail, and more
Supportive regional and national leadership teams
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📌 Head Veterinary Nurse - Greencross Vets Preston (Melbourne)
🏢 Greencross Vets
📍 Melbourne