GP Veterinary Surgery Lead Nurse
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Job Location:
Victoria, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
29-08-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description
Veterinary Surgery Lead Nurse (Full-Time) Peninsula Vet Care East Mornington
Are you passionate about patient care and people Do you enjoy leading and coordinating a successful team We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time 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.
- 5 weekday shifts 1 in 4 full weekend rotation
- Attractive salary benefits based on qualifications and experience
Who We Are
Peninsula 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 Role
Working closely with the Clinic Manager and Client Services Area Leader youll oversee the day-to-day 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 responsibilities:
- Lead train and mentor junior nurses in line with tailored training plans
- Ensure GP clinic standards of care and customer service are consistently met
- Coordinate daily schedules including surgical bookings and staff rostering
- Identify areas for improvement and recommend operational solutions
About You
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent)
- Minimum 3 years experience as a veterinary nurse
- Passion for patient care client service and team leadership
- Strong organisational problem-solving and communication skills
- Enjoys mentoring and developing others in a supportive environment
What We Offer
- Genuine 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 pets
- Paid parental leave and awarm supportive clinic culture with a strong family feel
- Ongoing professional development including in-house and external training plus CE allowance
- Regular one-on-one support and feedback with your Clinic Manager
- A fantastic lifestyle location just minutes from beaches cafes and wineries on the Mornington Peninsula
For more Information and to apply
If 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 on emailprotected .
Visit our social pages on Facebook or LinkedIn to get to know us and we invite you to join our Vet Education Hubon our Emergency & Referral Hospital website where you can access educational videos and content delivered by our specialist team. Access is free!
Key Skills
- Veterinary Experience
- Animal Care
- Veterinary Assistant
- Veterinary Technician Experience
- Animal Handling
- Animal Restraint
- Experience Administering Injections
- Library Services
- Ventilator
- Medical Imaging
- Catheterization
- Medication Administration
About Company
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