Head Veterinary Nurse – Lead Our Skilled Team in a Progressive Companion Animal Clinic

Employment Type: Full-time (4.5 days per week, Saturdays on a roster)

Are you an experienced Veterinary Nurse looking to take the next step in your career? Do you have a passion for leadership, mentoring, and delivering exceptional patient care? Our well-equipped and progressive pet vet clinic is seeking a motivated Head Veterinary Nurse to lead our dedicated team.

Why Join Us?

We pride ourselves on providing gold-standard care and have a highly skilled team of vets and nurses who are passionate about their work. Our clinic has a strong focus on dentistry, ophthalmology, and feline medicine. With modern equipment and a supportive environment, we aim to provide outstanding veterinary services to our community.

About the Role:

As our Head Veterinary Nurse, you will play a vital role in ensuring smooth daily operations and maintaining high standards of patient care. This leadership role requires excellent organisational and management skills, with a focus on mentoring and training junior nurses and students. Your attention to detail, ability to multitask, and commitment to teamwork will make you an invaluable part of our practice.

What We’re Looking For:

• Vet Nurse with a minimum of 7yrs experience, including some leadership roles
• Passion for mentoring and training junior nurses and students
• Strong organisational and leadership skills
• Ability to maintain high standards of care and attention to detail
• Confidence in managing clinical workflows and supporting a busy team

Positive attitude, excellent communication skills, and a strong work ethic

What We Offer:

A well-equipped clinic with modern facilities
A supportive, friendly team with a strong focus on professional development
Competitive salary based on experience
A structured rostered schedule with a great work-life balance (4.5 days per week, Saturdays on rotation)
Opportunities for further training and career development in areas of interest

If you're a dedicated and passionate veterinary nurse ready to step into a leadership role, we’d love to hear from you!

How to Apply:
Send your resume and cover letter to headnurse@thepetvets.co.nz  or send through your contact details to arrange a confidential discussion.

Join us and help shape the future of our high-quality veterinary care team!

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