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Figtree Veterinary Clinic, Lane Cove I Head Vet Nurse

Ready to take the next step in your nursing career and make a real impact?

Figtree Veterinary Clinic is looking for an experienced and motivated Head Veterinary Nurse to help lead our close-knit, high-performing team. If you’re passionate about gold-standard patient care, enjoy mentoring others, and thrive in a hands-on leadership role, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

We’re a modern, well-equipped clinic with a loyal client base, a strong reputation for compassionate and high-quality care. Our team genuinely enjoys working together, supporting one another, and creating a positive environment for both staff and clients.

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 environment.

The Role

As Head Veterinary Nurse, you will lead by example — bringing strong clinical skills, organisation, and a calm, supportive approach to the team.

• Lead and coordinate surgical days

• Mentor and support the nursing team

• Maintain exceptional clinical and patient care standards

• Provide hands-on surgical and hospital nursing

• Confident & experienced in anaesthesia monitoring, IV placement, and blood collection

• Assist with imaging and dental procedures, including performing dental radiography

• Performing triage service and standard nurse consultations

• Assist with stock control and support the Practice Manager with general clinic operations

About You

• Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing (experienced uncertified nurses considered)

• Minimum 3 years’ veterinary nursing experience

• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred but not essential

• Confident across surgery, anaesthesia, imaging, and hospital care

• Passionate about patient care, teamwork, and mentoring others

What’s In It For You?

• Full-time position 4-day working week (part-time considered for the right person)

• Above award salary reflective of experience

• CPD access through Veterinary Training Centre (North Shore Vet Hospital)

• Career progression pathways and development opportunities

• Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Assistance Program

• Staff discounts

• A genuinely supportive, friendly team culture

• Working alongside a talented and fun team of professionals who embrace our diversity and dynamic clinic

If you’re ready to grow your career in a clinic where your skills and leadership are truly valued, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply online with your updated resume.