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Head Veterinary Nurse - Greencross Ellenbrook

CompanyGreencross Pet Wellness Company
LocationEllenbrook
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 22, 2026
About The Company
Greencross Pet Wellness Company is Australia’s largest pet care company with 267 retail stores, including Petbarn and City Farmers in Australia and Animates in New Zealand; 140+ Greencross Vets clinics; 24 Specialty  and Emergency animal hospitals, including Animal Referral Hospital and Animal Emergency Centre; 132 grooming salons; 114 puppy schools; 4 crematorium facilities; 166 DIY dog washes; 15 mobile dog washes; and Vepalabs Specialist Pathology Centre which services veterinary clinics nationally. 
About the Role

Company Description

Lead Our Nursing Team as Head Nurse – Greencross Vets Ellenbrook 

Are you proudly professional, passionate about high clinical standards, and motivated to lead a team that provides gold‑standard care every single day? If you’re committed to continuous improvement, fear‑free/stress‑free handling, and ensuring every patient receives exceptional treatment the moment they walk through our doors — we want to meet you!

Greencross Ellenbrook is one of our newest, purpose‑built clinics in the region. Conveniently co‑located next to Petbarn, our modern facility features:

  • Three spacious consultation rooms
  • A dedicated surgical theatre
  • Separate dog ward
  • Digital X‑ray and ultrasound
  • Full in‑house laboratory
  • Fear‑free design elements throughout

We have a loyal and steadily growing client base, and our popular puppy preschool means plenty of adorable furry faces visiting each week. Our close‑knit team truly operates like a family — supportive, collaborative and always working together to provide the best care. You’ll feel right at home from day one.

We’re seeking an Experienced Full-Time Head Nurse to lead our nursing team and support our busy veterinarians. You’ll play a key role in shaping clinic culture, fostering team growth, and ensuring our clinical standards remain exceptional.

In this full‑time role, you will:

  • Lead, coach and mentor our Vet Nurse team
  • Build and maintain a positive, cohesive and motivated team culture
  • Manage daily workflow and support a high‑functioning clinical team
  • Undertake general nursing tasks, including pre and post-operative care, animal pathology and emergency and critical care
  • Take initiative to enhance clinic efficiency and operations
  • Work collaboratively with our veterinary team to maintain gold‑standard patient care
  • Handle client enquiries professionally in person, over email and over the phone

What we’re looking for:

  • Cert IV qualified in Veterinary Nursing with 3+ years clinical experience
  • Experienced in coaching, mentoring and developing nursing teams
  • A strong, supportive leader who motivates others
  • Calm, friendly and confident in a busy clinical environment
  • Excellent in communication and customer service
  • Flexible, adaptable and collaborative
  • Organised, proactive and committed to high standards
  • Familiar with Rx Works (desirable but not essential)

No two days will be the same — but you will always have the support of a dedicated team and wonderful clients who make the job truly rewarding.

If this sounds like the perfect next step in your nursing career, Apply Today!
We can’t wait to welcome our next Head Nurse to the Greencross Ellenbrook family.

Key Skills
LeadershipCoachingMentoringTeam BuildingWorkflow ManagementClinical StandardsPre-operative CarePost-operative CarePathologyEmergency CareCritical CareEfficiency ImprovementCollaborationClient CommunicationCustomer ServiceAdaptability
Categories
HealthcareManagement & Leadership
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Head Veterinary Nurse will lead, coach, and mentor the Vet Nurse team while managing daily workflow to support a high-functioning clinical team. Responsibilities also include undertaking general nursing tasks like pre/post-operative care, pathology, and emergency/critical care.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
2614
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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