Veterinary Nurse

Job Description

Head Veterinary Nurse (Full-Time) | Greencross Vets Ballarat | Ballarat, VIC

Lead with Compassion. Inspire Your Team. Help Shape the Future of Our Clinic.

Greencross Vets Ballarat is seeking an experienced and passionate Head Veterinary Nurse to join our team and play a key role in the ongoing success of our clinic.

This is an exciting opportunity for a confident senior nurse who enjoys mentoring others, driving high clinical standards, building a strong team culture, and fostering accountability, all while remaining hands-on in veterinary nursing.

If you're looking for a leadership role where your ideas are valued, your team is genuinely supportive, and your nursing and leadership skills are utilised every day, we'd love to hear from you.

A Clinic with Heart, Humour, and Genuine Team Spirit

At Greencross Ballarat, you won't feel like just another employee.

We're a collaborative, close-knit team that genuinely cares about each other, our patients, and our clients. We support one another through the busy days, celebrate our successes together, and firmly believe that a positive workplace culture is just as important as exceptional patient care.

Our nurses are highly valued members of the team and are trusted to take an active role in patient care, client communication, and clinic operations. We advocate for continuous learning, encourage professional development, and strive to deliver the highest standard of veterinary medicine possible.

We're also known for our kindness, compassion, good food, and healthy sense of humour.

About Our Clinic

Located just 75 minutes west of Melbourne, our clinic operates from a charming historic building dating back to Ballarat's gold rush era.

Recently renovated and thoughtfully designed, our hospital combines modern veterinary medicine with a welcoming and comfortable environment.

Our facilities include:

• Full surgical suite
• Multiparameter anaesthetic monitoring
• Electrocautery and suction
• iM3 dental unit with digital dental radiography
• Digital radiography
• Tonometry
• Ultrasound
• Dedicated dog and cat wards

We're a growing small animal practice with a large and loyal client base and a fantastic reputation within the local community.

About the Role

As Head Veterinary Nurse, you'll be a steady, dependable presence who is always thinking one step ahead. You'll lead by example, support your team, and help ensure the clinic operates smoothly and efficiently every day.