Head Veterinary Nurse - Greencross Helensvale

Greencrosspetwellnesscompany

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Helensvale, QLD, au on site Until 8/23/2026 First posted January 5, 2026 Last posted January 5, 2026
Job description

Love animals and leading a great team?
Greencross Vets Helensvale is seeking a passionate and motivated Head Veterinary Nurse to join our well-established, supportive clinic.

About Us

Located on the beautiful Gold Coast, our friendly and down-to-earth clinic has a loyal client base and high standards of patient care. You’ll be working alongside a close-knit team of 2 veterinarians and 3 experienced nurses who genuinely support one another.

This opportunity has arisen as our wonderful current Head Nurse is moving into a more senior leadership role, creating an exciting opportunity for the next Head Nurse to step into this role.

About the Role

As Head Veterinary Nurse, you will provide both clinical and team leadership while remaining hands-on:

  • Leading, mentoring, and supporting the nursing team

  • Supporting daily workflow and client experience

  • Assisting in consultations and surgical procedures

  • Monitoring anaesthetics and patient recovery

  • Taking and processing radiographs

  • Performing dental prophylaxis

  • Administering medications and maintaining high clinical standards

About You

  • Veterinary nursing experience (leadership experience preferred)

  • Confident with patients, clients, and team communication

  • Calm, organised, and proactive

  • A positive leader who values teamwork, learning, and high-quality care

Why Join Us?

  • Supportive, fun, and collaborative team culture

  • Exceptional ongoing training and development through Greencross Vets

  • A varied and rewarding leadership role

If you’re a veterinary nurse ready to step into leadership or an experienced Head Nurse looking for a great clinic culture, we’d love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Victoria Mckeown on 0404 633 457 or [email protected] 

About this role

Summary

Lead and support veterinary nursing team, assist in clinical procedures, ensure high patient care standards.

Job title

Head Veterinary Nurse

Experience level

veterinary nursing experience

Industry

veterinary

Location requirements

On-site in Helensvale, QLD, no remote work allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

veterinary nursingleadershipclinical proceduresteam communication

Preferred skills

mentoringradiographyanaesthesia monitoring

Specializations

veterinary nursingleadershipanimal care
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Helensvale QLD, Australia

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