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GP Veterinary Surgery Lead Nurse


Company : VetPartners Australia and New Zealand


Location : Mornington, Australia


Created : 2025-11-29


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsVeterinary Surgery Lead Nurse (FullTime) Peninsula Vet Care East MorningtonAre you passionate about patient care and people? Do you enjoy leading and coordinating a successful team? We have an exciting opportunity for a fulltime Surgery Lead Nurse within our East Mornington general practice clinic.At Peninsula Vet Care East Mornington, youll be working in a general practice clinic attached to our Peninsula Vet Emergency & Referral Hospital, giving you the best of both worlds: interesting and manageable GP caseloads with the reassurance of 24/7 access to specialists in surgery, medicine, critical care, and more right next door.Attractive salary + benefits based on qualifications and experienceWho We ArePeninsula Vet Care is the largest veterinary care provider on the Mornington Peninsula, with five GP clinics supported by our separate Emergency & Referral Hospital. At East Mornington, youll be part of a busy general practice team with the backing and resources of our wider Peninsula Vet Care network.About the RoleWorking closely with the Clinic Manager and Client Services Area Leader, youll oversee the daytoday operations of our GP surgery team. Youll also have the opportunity to mentor and train junior nurses, with ongoing support from our Nurse Educator and other Area Leaders across the group.Key ResponsibilitiesLead, train, and mentor junior nurses in line with tailored training plansEnsure GP clinic standards of care and customer service are consistently metCoordinate daily schedules, including surgical bookings and staff rosteringIdentify areas for improvement and recommend operational solutionsAbout YouCertificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent)Minimum 3 years experience as a veterinary nursePassion for patient care, client service, and team leadershipStrong organisational, problem-solving, and communication skillsEnjoys mentoring and developing others in a supportive environmentWhat We OfferGenuine career pathways across our GP clinics (with opportunities to explore emergency & referral if you wish but not required in this role)Generous employee benefits, including discounted healthcare for your petsPaid parental leave and a warm, supportive clinic culture with a strong family feelOngoing professional development, including inhouse and external training plus CE allowanceRegular oneonone support and feedback with your Clinic ManagerA fantastic lifestyle location just minutes from beaches, cafes, and wineries on the Mornington PeninsulaFor More Information and to ApplyIf youre ready to take the next step in your veterinary nursing career wed love to hear from you. Reach out for a confidential chat with Joe Friend at [email protected] our social pages on Facebook or LinkedIn to get to know us, and we invite you to join our Vet Education Hub on our Emergency & Referral Hospital website, you can access educational videos and content delivered by our specialist team. Access is free!Learn more about Peninsula Vet Care: www.penvetcare.com.au #J-18808-Ljbffr