Head Veterinary Nurse
Description
Figtree Veterinary Clinic | Lane Cove
Ready to step into leadership and make your mark?
Figtree Veterinary Clinic is looking for an experienced and motivated Head Veterinary Nurse to lead our close-knit, high-performing team. If you’re passionate about gold-standard care, love mentoring others, and thrive in a hands-on leadership role — this is your opportunity.
Why Join Us?
We’re a modern, well-equipped clinic with a loyal client base and a strong reputation for compassionate, high-quality care. Our facilities include:
Full IDEXX in-house laboratory (Sedivue, InVue & more)
Digital and dental radiography
Ultrasonography (including visiting specialists)
30-minute consultations
Strong specialist referral partnerships
No after-hours. No weekends. No public holidays. Just quality medicine and a supportive team.
The Role
As Head Nurse, you will:
Lead and coordinate surgical days
Mentor and develop the nursing team
Maintain exceptional clinical and patient care standards
Provide hands-on surgical and hospital nursing
Perform anaesthesia monitoring, IV placement, blood collection
Assist with imaging and dental procedures
Oversee stock control and support clinic operations
You’ll lead by example — clinically strong, organised, and calm under pressure.
About You
Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing (experienced uncertified nurses considered)
Minimum 5 years’ experience
Passionate about leadership and team development
Confident across surgery, anaesthesia, imaging, and hospital care
Committed to excellence, empathy, and integrity
No sponsorship required
What’s In It For You?
4-day working week (8am–6pm)
Above award salary reflective of experience
CPD access through Veterinary Training Centre (North Shore Vet Hospital)
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Staff and family discounts
A genuinely supportive and fun team culture
If you’re ready to lead, grow, and be valued for your expertise, we’d love to hear from you. Apply online with your updated resume.