About Us
Animal Emergency Australia (AEA) is a network of independent emergency hospitals, general practices, veterinary support, and educational services across Australia. At our core, AEA exists to help veterinary professionals do and be their best. We invest in our team members' work-life balance, career progression, and personal development, empowering them to excel in the field of veterinary medicine while making a meaningful impact on the lives of animals.

Animal Emergency Service Carrara is one of Australia’s leading emergency and critical care referral centres. We deliver world class emergency veterinary medicine and gold standard patient care. We are always bustling with exciting cases and an energetic atmosphere. We have built a reputation for excellence, and we are now looking for a new leader to enhance our growing Veterinary Nursing team.

About the Role
What does the day in the life of Vet Nurse Manager look like?

• Provide guidance and support to the nursing team so they love and thrive in their roles
• Assist with the implementation and compliance of new and existing company policies
• Roster co-ordination
• Help promote and implement company policies and a positive working environment
• Involvement in conflict management and resolution processes
• Assist in ensuring ongoing compliance with all relevant legislation, including Workplace Health and Safety requirements
• Assist with the recruitment, training and development of the nursing team

About You

• Minimum of 3 year's management experience
• Veterinary Nursing experience and qualifications
• Strong leadership capabilities and understand how to motivate a team
• Thrives in providing exceptional customer/patient service
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to learning, resolving problems/complaints, mediation, and courageous conversations
• Exceptional communication skills and can communicate effectively in a high-pressure environment
• High attention to detail and a desire to support continuous improvement and process management
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts rostered over weekends, weekdays, nights, and public holidays

Paws & Perks

• Pet well-being discounts (including discounted treatment and products)
• Discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport)
• Appealing salary of $70,000 - $80,000 pa + super + 17.5% leave loading
• 5 weeks of annual leave and 1-week paid study leave
• Great Game of Business
• Refer a Friend program & rewards
• Work-life harmony with flexible roster structures and work arrangements
• Dedicated wellbeing committee for our employees (Mental health first aid certifications, flu vaccinations, podcasts, etc.)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (psychology, nutrition, sleep)
• Transition seamlessly to emergency with ‘buddy’ shifts, accredited Accelerated Learning Program, CPD workshops and webinars and more!
• Strong internal Continuing Education program and exceptional continuing education allowance and support in ongoing professional development
• Check out VE&T courses for vet professionals written by vet professionals (https://improveinternational.com.au/)
• Opportunities for additional training in Leadership, Specialisation and Management
• We promote and recruit from within
• Mentoring opportunities – be mentored or be a mentor
• The opportunity to transfer across the company to fulfill your further career aspirations
• Weekly food deliveries & stocked snack cupboards
• Fun team experiences inside and outside of work
• State of the art clinic and equipment
• Free parking
• A fun, collaborate and fully supportive team that mentor and develop you for greater heights. Work hard and play hard together!

If this sounds like you, then click apply today! Or reach out to careers@aes.email with any questions.

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