Head Veterinary Nurse - Greencross Vets Fairy Meadow

Job Description

Head Veterinary Nurse (Full-Time) | Greencross Vets Fairy Meadow | Wollongong, NSW

Lead with Compassion. Inspire the Team. Grow with Purpose.

Greencross Vets Fairy Meadow is looking for an experienced and passionate Head Veterinary Nurse to join our team and play a key role in shaping the future of our clinic.

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

If you're ready to take the next step in your nursing career, you'll be joining a clinic that combines cutting-edge facilities, a collaborative team culture, and genuine opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.

Why Greencross Fairy Meadow?

Greencross Fairy Meadow is unlike any ordinary general practice.

Located in Wollongong, our recently renovated, state-of-the-art facility is designed to support exceptional patient care and provide our team with the tools and technology they need to thrive.

Our facilities include:

• 9 spacious consultation rooms
• Separate dog and cat wards
• CT imaging
• Digital radiography
• Ultrasound
• Endoscopy
• Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• 3 surgical theatres
• Dedicated dental and endoscopy suite
• Tonovet Plus
• Comprehensive in-house pathology equipment

What truly sets us apart is our close relationship with Animal Referral Hospital (ARH) Wollongong, which operates an emergency service from the same building every weeknight and throughout the weekend.

This provides:

• Seamless patient handovers
• No after-hours responsibilities for the GP team
• Access to advanced referral and emergency services
• A diverse and interesting caseload
• Outstanding opportunities for learning and collaboration

A Team That Invests in You

Our Practice Manager has been with the clinic for over a decade and has built a culture where team wellbeing is a genuine priority.

We're also proud to be supported by a highly regarded Veterinary Director who brings calm leadership, strong mentorship, and a commitment to developing the people around them.

You'll benefit from:

• Ongoing continuing education programs
• Leadership development opportunities
• Mental Health First Aid training
• 5 weeks annual leave plus study leave opportunities
• Access to world-class Greencross education and development programs
• A supportive and collaborative workplace where people genuinely enjoy coming to work

Why You'll Love This Role

As Head Nurse, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Lead and mentor a capable nursing team
• Build a positive and engaged team culture
• Drive clinical excellence and efficient workflows
• Work closely with veterinarians and leadership to support clinic success
• Continue developing your own leadership and clinical skills
• Make a real impact on both patient outcomes and team development

This role provides the perfect balance of leadership responsibilities while remaining actively involved in nursing and patient care.

About the Role

As Head Veterinary Nurse, you'll be a dependable, proactive leader who supports the team and helps ensure the clinic operates smoothly and efficiently every day.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and supporting the veterinary nursing team
• Mentoring, training, and developing nurses across all experience levels
• Building a positive and collaborative team culture
• Supporting veterinarians during consultations, diagnostics, and procedures
• Undertaking surgical nursing, pathology, hospital nursing, and team-based consulting
• Providing emergency and critical care nursing support when required
• Managing stock and inventory to ensure high-quality patient care
• Supporting workflow management and operational efficiency
• Assisting with administrative and reception duties when required
• Handling client enquiries professionally in person, by phone, and via email
• Coordinating equipment maintenance and repairs alongside the Practice Manager
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and clinic performance

This role offers the ideal combination of leadership, mentorship, and hands-on nursing.

Technology That Supports Better Care

At Greencross, we're committed to giving our teams access to the latest innovations.

All Greencross clinics now utilise:

• Heidi Health AI-powered clinical note taking
• SmartFlow patient management software

These tools help streamline workflows, improve communication, reduce administrative burden, and support efficient patient care, helping you spend more time doing what matters most.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Holds a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent 
• Has a minimum of 3+ years of clinical veterinary nursing experience
• Has leadership, mentoring, or senior nursing experience, or is ready to step into a leadership role
• Enjoys coaching and developing other nurses
• Has strong surgical nursing and anaesthetic monitoring skills
• Demonstrates excellent organisational and time-management abilities
• Is calm, friendly, empathetic, and professional
• Has strong communication and customer service skills
• Leads with positivity and a team-first attitude
• Has experience with RxWorks (desirable but not essential)

Most importantly, you're someone who enjoys helping others succeed and wants to be part of a clinic where teamwork, patient care, and professional development are genuinely valued.

Why Live and Work in Wollongong?

Wollongong offers one of Australia's most desirable lifestyles, combining beautiful beaches, outdoor adventure, and city convenience.

Located just over an hour south of Sydney, you'll enjoy:

• Stunning beaches and coastal walks
• Surfing, swimming, and outdoor recreation
• The Illawarra Escarpment and national parks
• Excellent cafés, restaurants, and local attractions
• Family-friendly communities and great schools
• Easy access to Sydney while enjoying a more relaxed lifestyle

It's the perfect location for veterinary professionals looking to achieve both career growth and work-life balance.

Why Join Greencross?

As part of Australia's leading veterinary care network, you'll have access to outstanding benefits and professional development opportunities, including:

• Ongoing continuing education and leadership development opportunities
• Annual Greencross Clinical & Leadership Conference
• Career progression opportunities across a national network of clinics and hospitals
• Access to a broad community of veterinarians and veterinary nurses
• Staff discounts on veterinary services and products, including Royal Canin
• Petbarn retail discounts
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Access to Pounce employee discounts across retail, travel, fuel, entertainment, healthcare, insurance, and more
• Novated leasing options
• Private health and travel insurance discounts
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mental health and wellbeing support services
• Leadership support at clinic, regional, and national levels
• A genuine commitment to work-life balance

Apply Today

If you're an experienced Veterinary Nurse ready to take the next step into leadership within a progressive, well-equipped, and genuinely supportive clinic, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Greencross Fairy Meadow and help lead a team that's passionate about pets, committed to clinical excellence, and dedicated to supporting each other every day. 🐾