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Woodvale Park Veterinary Hospital, Northern Perth WA (posted 12th November) Head VN/Practice Manager
Head Veterinary Nurse / Practice Manager | Full-time
Woodvale Park Veterinary Hospital
Ready to take the next step in your veterinary career?
Are you an experienced Veterinary Nurse, Senior Nurse, Head Nurse or Practice Manager looking for a role where you can combine your clinical skills with leadership and make a genuine difference?
Woodvale Park Veterinary Hospital is looking for a passionate and organised Head Veterinary Nurse / Practice Manager to join our team and help lead the nursing team and day-to-day running of our hospital.
This is a varied, hands-on role where you’ll have the opportunity to stay involved clinically while taking ownership of team leadership, workflow, rostering and practice organisation.
What the role involves
- Leading, supporting and mentoring our nursing team
- Anaesthesia and surgical support
- Inpatient and general clinical nursing
- Rostering and coordinating day-to-day workflow
- Stock and equipment management
- Supporting high standards of patient care and client experience
- Working closely with the veterinary team to keep the hospital running smoothly
- Helping develop a positive, supportive and efficient practice culture
- Identifying opportunities to improve systems and the way we work
Who are we looking for?
You might be an experienced Senior Nurse ready to step into leadership, an established Head Nurse looking for a fresh opportunity, or a Practice Manager who enjoys staying connected to the clinical side of practice.
You’ll be someone who:
- Is confident with anaesthesia and surgery
- Enjoys clinical variety and hands-on nursing
- Is organised, practical and solutions-focused
- Communicates well and enjoys supporting others
- Takes pride in patient care and client experience
- Is confident taking ownership and making decisions
- Wants the opportunity to grow, lead and make their mark
What we offer
We believe great practices are built around great people. You’ll be joining a friendly and supportive team with the backing of our neighbouring clinic and head office.
- Ongoing CPD and professional development
- Practice Manager development and team-building opportunities
- A supportive environment where your ideas are valued
- The autonomy to help shape the culture and future of the hospital
- A varied role that allows you to maintain your clinical skills
- Flexible working arrangements, including part-time and job-share options
- A team that genuinely values patient care, teamwork and a positive workplace
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Ready for your next chapter?
If you’re ready to take the next step, broaden your leadership experience, or bring your existing leadership skills to a supportive new team, we’d love to hear from you.
📩 Apply by sending your CV and a short introduction about yourself to:
practicemanager@woodvaleparkvet.com
Want to know more before applying? Get in touch for a confidential conversation about the role.
Animal Emergency Service Osborne Park, Northern Perth, WA (posted 12th November) Team Manager
ROLE TITLE: Vet Team Manager
LOCATION: AES Osbourne Park
Manage team performance, engagement, and development of the veterinary team. Non-clinical people management role.
- Non-clinical people management position
- Join Australia's largest employee-owned veterinary group
- c. $120,000 to 130,000 base + super + 17.5% leave loading
Locally led, nationally connected, centrally supported
Animal Emergency Australia (AEA) is Australia's largest employee-owned emergency veterinary network, operating 14 hospitals across Australia.
We combine the expertise, resources and collaboration of a nationally connected network with the agility of locally led hospitals, creating an environment where our teams can focus on delivering quality patient care and outcomes.
Please click here to see photos!
Animal Emergency Service (AES) Osborne Park
At AES Osborne Park, part of the Animal Emergency Australia (AEA) network, you'll work at the forefront of emergency medicine, delivering life-saving care when it matters most.
About the Role
We are seeking a Veterinary Team Manager to join the hospital to provide leadership, performance, and development of our veterinary team. Reporting to the Hospital Director, you will lead people, operational and commercial initiatives that support exceptional patient care, client experience and hospital performance.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead the performance, engagement, and development of the veterinary team
- Drive a high-performance, values-led culture built on accountability and trust
- Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning to ensure capability and capacity
- Lead and support team through coaching, development, feedback and performance conversations
- Manage and embed change initiatives and continuous improvement activities
- Ensure effective rostering, workforce sustainability, and operational coverage
- Support financial performance through labour cost management, efficiency, and reporting insights
- Partner with clinical and operational leaders to optimise patient outcomes and service delivery
- Drive compliance with WHS, policies, and AEA standards
About You
While we are open minded to a range of transferrable skills and backgrounds, you will likely be a person who:
- Thrives in complexity and brings calm to chaos
- Balances empathy with accountability
- Loves leading people and helping them grow and succeed, with confidence in delivery of frontline HR processes
You will also bring:
- Prior experience as a people leader
- Knowledge and experience of vet services or other clinical services advantageous but not essential
- Effective communication skills, with the ability to coach, motivate and support
- Ability to thrive in providing exceptional client and patient experience
- Expertise delivering multiple projects from concept to completion
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel
What We Offer
- Remuneration for this role is c. $120,000 to 130,000 base + super + 17.5% leave loading
- Pet well-being discounts (including discounted treatment and products)
- Discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport)
- Dedicated wellbeing committee for our employees
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (psychology, nutrition, sleep)
- Strong internal Continuing Education program and education allowance
- Refer a Friend program & rewards
Ready for your next challenge?
Please submit your CV via the apply link. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Mitchell Merritt at careers@aes.email
We're proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people, veterans, carers and people of all ages.
Curtin Veterinary Clinic, Woden Valley District Canberra, ACT (posted 12th November) Practice Manager
Practice Manager – Full-Time
Curtin Veterinary Clinic is looking for an experienced, passionate and people-focused Practice Manager to join our team.
We are a dedicated veterinary practice committed to providing exceptional patient care, outstanding client service and a supportive workplace for our team. We are looking for someone who can take ownership of the day-to-day running of the practice while helping our team thrive.
We are particularly keen to hear from experienced Senior Veterinary Nurses or Head Veterinary Nurses who are ready to take the next step in their career and progress into a Practice Manager opportunity. If you have strong leadership skills, a passion for people and a desire to grow your management capabilities, we would love to hear from you.
About the Role
As Practice Manager, you will play a key role in overseeing the smooth and efficient operation of Curtin Veterinary Clinic. Working closely with the veterinary and nursing teams, you will help create a positive workplace culture while ensuring our clients and patients receive the highest standard of care.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing the day-to-day operations of the practice
- Leading, supporting and mentoring our team
- Staff rostering, recruitment and onboarding
- Managing client service and maintaining excellent customer relationships
- Supporting financial and administrative management of the clinic
- Monitoring stock, suppliers and inventory
- Coordinating practice policies, procedures and compliance
- Identifying opportunities to improve workflow, efficiency and patient care
- Supporting staff performance, development and wellbeing
- Working closely with the veterinary team and practice leadership to achieve clinic goals
- Helping maintain a positive, professional and welcoming environment for clients, patients and staff
About You
We are looking for someone who is organised, proactive and confident in a leadership role. You may already have experience as a Practice Manager, or you may be an experienced Senior Veterinary Nurse or Head Veterinary Nurse ready to take the next step into practice management.
You will bring:
- A Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent qualification
- Previous experience working within a veterinary practice
- Strong leadership and people-management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Exceptional organisation and time-management abilities
- A calm, solutions-focused approach
- Confidence managing competing priorities in a busy environment
- Strong attention to detail
- A genuine passion for animal care and client service
- The ability to motivate, support and develop a diverse team
- Commercial awareness and an understanding of practice operations
- A willingness to learn and develop your management and business skills
- A positive attitude and willingness to get involved
Why Join Curtin Veterinary Clinic?
This is an opportunity to take a leading role in a clinic where people, pets and quality care genuinely matter.
We offer:
- A full-time position with an opportunity to make the role your own
- A supportive and collaborative team environment
- A varied and rewarding role with plenty of autonomy
- The opportunity to influence and improve the way the practice operates
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
- A workplace that values teamwork, communication and a positive culture
- The chance to make a real difference to our clients, patients and team
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you are an experienced veterinary leader who loves working with people, thrives in a busy environment ad is ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.
Whether you are an experienced Practice Manager or a Head Veterinary Nurse ready to progress into practice management, this could be an exciting opportunity to grow with Curtin Veterinary Clinic.
Apply with your updated resume by emailing Steph on: steph.dealmeida@vet.partners
Everton Park Veterinary Clinic, Inner North Brisbane, QLD (posted 9th November) FT Practice Manager
Full-Time Practice Manager – Everton Park Vet Surgery
Everton Park Vet Surgery is looking for an enthusiastic, capable and people-focused Practice Manager to join our team on a full-time basis.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Practice Manager who is looking for more than just a job. We are looking for someone who wants to make the role their own, help shape the future of the clinic, and build a great team culture from the ground up.
About the Role
As Practice Manager, you will play a key role in the overall running and development of Everton Park Vet Surgery.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you will have the opportunity to put your own stamp on the practice and help to further establish the systems, processes and culture that will support the clinic as it grows.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing the day-to-day operations of the practice
- Leading, supporting and developing the veterinary and support team
- Creating and maintaining a positive, supportive workplace culture
- Managing staff performance, rosters and day-to-day people matters
- Overseeing client service and helping to build strong client relationships
- Supporting financial and operational performance
- Developing and improving practice systems and processes
- Maintaining high standards of patient care and workplace organisation
- Working with the veterinary team to identify opportunities for growth
- Helping shape the future direction of the clinic
The Opportunity
This role is ideal for someone who is motivated, organised, proactive and genuinely enjoys leading people.
You won't simply be stepping into an established role and following someone else's playbook. You'll have the opportunity to make the position your own, introduce your ideas, develop the team and help grow Everton Park Vet Surgery into a thriving practice with a fantastic culture.
We want our Practice Manager to feel a real sense of ownership over the role and to be empowered to make positive changes.
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About You
We're looking for someone who:
- Has previous veterinary practice management experience, or strong leadership experience within a veterinary environment
- Is confident managing and motivating a team
- Has excellent organisational and communication skills
- Is proactive and solutions-focused
- Has strong attention to detail
- Understands the importance of exceptional client service
- Is commercially aware and comfortable with the operational side of running a practice
- Enjoys developing people and creating a positive workplace culture
- Is willing to roll up their sleeves and be part of the team
- Has the drive and initiative to help grow a clinic
Most importantly, we're looking for someone who cares about people, patients and the success of the practice.
Why Join Everton Park Vet Surgery?
This is a genuine opportunity to join a clinic at an exciting stage of its journey and help shape what it becomes.
You will have the autonomy to bring your ideas to the table, build a strong team, improve the way the practice operates and create a workplace where people enjoy coming to work.
If you're an experienced Practice Manager who is looking for autonomy, responsibility and the opportunity to build something special, we'd love to hear from you.
Please apply with your updated resume by emailing Steph on steph.dealmeida@vet.partners.
https://www.evertonparkvet.com.au
Manly Road 24hr Veterinary Hospital, Brisbane Bayside, QLD (posted 6th November) Floor Manager
Floor Manager - Full Time
About us
Manly Road 24hr Veterinary Hospital is nestled in the vibrant bayside suburb of Manly West, we are a privately owned, mixed practice with a team of 100+ passionate professionals. We offer a full spectrum of veterinary services including general practice, surgery, ophthalmology, dentistry, orthopaedics, diagnostic imaging, and emergency care—all under one roof.
About the role
Manly Road 24hr Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Full-Time Floor Manager to support staff members within the practice. The successful candidate will be part of the management team, will work well in a dynamic team environment and assist with the general management of the practice.
Key responsibilities
- Assisting with the management of day-to-day operations including people management, organising workflows, managing rosters, ordering stock and delegating tasks as required.
- Providing training and organising development activities.
- Monitoring team performance.
- Assisting with the purchasing of products for the hospital.
- Assisting with handling client concerns.
- Managing and implementing operational projects as required.
About you
- Previous supervisory and/or management experience within the veterinary or human healthcare industry (preferred but not essential).
- Strong Organisational Skills.
- A "Can Do"/"Hands On" Approach.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Client-focused.
- Flexible availability.
- Qualifications in Veterinary Nurse/Vet Tech/Vet would be ideal but not essential.
Benefits
- Full-time position.
- Attractive salary.
- Opportunities to build leadership skills.
- Opportunities for continuing education.
- Collaborative and supportive team.
- Regular staff activities.
To Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to send their resume to: gm@manlyroadvet.com.au or contact Sal, General Manager, on 0429 941 420 for confidential inquiries.
Veterinary Specialist Services, Underwood, City of Logan (posted 2nd November) Nurse Manager
NURSE MANAGER, INTERNAL MEDICINE, ONCOLOGY AND EMERGENCY & CRITICAL CARE
Veterinary Specialist Services | Underwood, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Lead, develop and inspire an exceptional veterinary nursing team.
Veterinary Specialist Services (VSS) is seeking an experienced and motivated veterinary nurse to lead the nursing teams across Internal Medicine, Oncology and Emergency and Critical Care at our Underwood hospital in Brisbane.
This role combines nursing leadership, staff development and operational management with continued involvement in clinical practice, providing the opportunity to shape nursing standards, mentor colleagues and contribute to specialist and emergency patient care.
At VSS, we recognise that outstanding veterinary nursing requires more than technical expertise. It relies on teamwork, compassion, sound clinical judgement and an environment where people are supported to learn and grow. We are seeking a leader who shares these values and can foster a positive, enthusiastic and professionally rewarding workplace.
Position Overview:
- Employment
Full time – Permanent - Working Pattern
Full time, 4 day week - Reports To
Hospital Operations Manager - Remuneration
Competitive salary, based on experience and qualifications - Team
You will lead and support a team of approximately 50–60 staff, comprising veterinary nurses, animal attendants and a housekeeper - Clinical Allocation
Approximately 50% clinical allocation - Location
Underwood, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia - Commencement
As soon as possible/negotiable
What VSS Offers:
- A genuine leadership role with the ability to influence nursing standards and contribute to clinical and operational decisions.
- The opportunity to build a confident, capable and engaged nursing team, helping individuals develop their strengths and achieve their professional goals.
- Work alongside experienced veterinary specialists, residents, interns and highly skilled nurses in a multidisciplinary referral hospital.
- Exposure to a diverse and challenging caseload, supported by advanced diagnostic imaging, specialist services and emergency and critical care available 24 hours a day.
- Support for continuing professional development, including opportunities to strengthen leadership and management skills.
- A competitive salary that recognises your experience, skills and leadership responsibilities.
- A four-day working week.
- An annual continuing education (CE) allowance, alongside opportunities to develop your clinical, leadership and management skills.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for confidential support.
The Role:
The Nurse Manager provides leadership and operational oversight across the Internal Medicine, Oncology and Emergency and Critical Care nursing teams, with responsibility for staffing, nursing standards, team development and the effective management of nursing services.
Leadership, people management and recruitment
- Lead, mentor and support the nursing team, fostering a positive culture of professional growth, accountability and collaboration.
- Lead recruitment, selection and onboarding of nurses, animal attendants and housekeepers, including identifying staffing needs and contributing to workforce planning.
- Manage staff performance, including regular performance appraisals, probation reviews, addressing underperformance and supporting individual professional development.
Nursing standards, training and development
- Champion nursing care that reflects current evidence, best practice and a commitment to continuous clinical improvement.
- Partner with senior nurses and shift supervisors to develop, review and implement clinical protocols and standard operating procedures.
- Identify training needs and facilitate mentoring and skills development across the nursing team.
Workforce and operations
- Lead workforce planning to ensure appropriate staffing levels, skill mix and nursing coverage across the Internal Medicine, Oncology and Emergency and Critical Care departments.
- Manage nursing rosters and approve leave and timesheets, ensuring appropriate staffing coverage and effective use of resources.
- Work with clinical teams and hospital leadership to identify and implement improvements in nursing workflows, clinical resources and operational efficiency.
- Ensure nursing equipment and supplies are fit for purpose, oversee servicing schedules and contribute to infrastructure and systems planning.
Safety, compliance and risk
- Oversee patient and staff safety, including incident reporting, near misses and hazard reporting.
- Coordinate toolbox talks and safety discussions, and ensure agreed actions are completed.
- Ensure practice meets legal, regulatory, hygiene and infection control requirements.
About You:
Essential:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, Bachelor of Veterinary Technology or equivalent recognised qualification.
- A minimum of five years of veterinary nursing experience.
- Demonstrable experience supervising staff, providing performance feedback, addressing workplace challenges and supporting professional development.
- Strong communication, organisational and decision-making skills, with the confidence to lead a large and diverse nursing team, and a commitment to patient care and staff wellbeing.
Desirable:
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary specialist, referral or emergency veterinary hospital.
- Previous responsibility for workforce planning, rostering and/or recruitment.
- Additional qualifications or professional development in leadership or management.
You Will Thrive Here If You:
- Lead by example, bringing enthusiasm, integrity and a genuine commitment to supporting and developing others.
- Build strong professional relationships, communicate clearly and address challenges with empathy and sound judgement.
- Remain calm, organised and adaptable under pressure while balancing clinical and operational priorities.
- Recognise and address clinical and operational risks, advocating for patients, colleagues and the nursing team.
About VSS:
Established in 2000, Veterinary Specialist Services (VSS) is a privately owned veterinary specialist and emergency hospital group with three multidisciplinary referral hospitals across Southeast Queensland, located at Underwood and Jindalee in Brisbane, and Carrara on the Gold Coast.
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For more than 25 years, VSS has delivered specialist veterinary care through clinical expertise, education and multidisciplinary teamwork. Our hospitals bring together specialists, residents, interns, nurses and support staff across surgery, internal medicine, oncology, emergency and critical care, cardiology, dentistry, dermatology, ophthalmology, pathology and diagnostic imaging. With advanced facilities including CT, MRI, ultrasonography and digital radiography, our teams manage complex cases and contribute to the education and development of veterinary professionals.
Enquiries and Applications:
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your leadership experience to HR@vss.net.au by 30/11/2026. Nurses considering their next step are welcome to contact Chantal Kriel for a confidential discussion before submitting a formal application.
Chantal Kriel
Hospital Operations Manager
Veterinary Specialist Services
Underwood, Queensland, Australia
ckriel@vss.net.au
Animal Emergency Service Cannington, South-Eastern Perth, WA (posted 30th October) Nurse Manager
Manage team performance, engagement, and development of the veterinary nursing team.
- Hands on clinical leadership position, 76h per fortnight
- Join Australia's largest employee-owned veterinary group
- c. $93k -100k base + super + 17.5% leave loading
Locally led, nationally connected, centrally supported
Animal Emergency Australia (AEA) is Australia's largest employee-owned emergency veterinary network, operating 14 hospitals across Australia.
We combine the expertise, resources and collaboration of a nationally connected network with the agility of locally led hospitals, creating an environment where our teams can focus on delivering quality patient care and outcomes.
Animal Emergency Service (AES) Cannington
At AES Cannington, part of the Animal Emergency Australia (AEA) network, you'll work at the forefront of emergency medicine, delivering life-saving care when it matters most.
Please click here to see photos!
About the Role
- Lead, support and develop our nursing team to thrive in their roles
- Balance operational needs with team wellbeing, engagement and professional growth
- Coordinate effective rosters that meet patient, hospital and team needs
- Manage nursing budgets, labour costs and resources
- Recruit, train and develop a capable and engaged nursing team
- Foster a positive, supportive and accountable workplace culture
- Support performance management, challenging conversations and conflict resolution
- Ensure compliance with hospital policies, WHS requirements and relevant legislation
About You
- 3+ years' management experience is desirable but not essential, non-titled experience matters too!
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent) and relevant industry experience
- Proven leadership and people management capabilities
- Thrives in providing exceptional customer/patient service
- Ability to balance operational requirements and budgets against team wellbeing and support
- Ability to demonstrate a commitment to learning, resolving problems/complaints, mediation, and courageous conversations
- Exceptional communication skills and can communicate effectively in a high-pressure environment
- High attention to detail and a desire to support continuous improvement and process management
- Rostered hours are generally between 6:00am and 9:00pm Monday to Friday, with flexibility to support a 24/7 clinical team when required
What We Offer
- Permanent Full-Time (76 hours per fortnight) position in purpose-built ECC Hospital
- Remuneration pending experience c. $93-100k base + super + 17.5% leave loading
- Flexibility in rostered working hours to suit applicant and business needs
- Pet well-being discounts (including discounted treatment and products)
- Discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport)
- Dedicated wellbeing committee for our employees
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (psychology, nutrition, sleep)
- Internal Continuing Education program and education allowance
- Refer a Friend program & rewards
Ready for your next challenge?
Please submit your CV via the apply link. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so please submit your interest at your earliest convenience.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Mitchell Merritt at careers@aes.email
We're proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people, veterans, carers and people of all ages.
Kookaburra Vet Employment, Mid North Coast NSW (posted 22nd October) Admin Officer
Clerical & Administrative Officer - Part Time
Kookaburra Vets has a vacancy for a new team member to join us in our veterinary employment agency. Help us ensure the veterinary industry connects seamlessly!
Coffs Harbour on the mid-north coast of NSW is a fantastic place to live, with a sub-tropical climate, a population of over 80,000, good state and private schools, Tafe & university campuses, public and private hospitals, airport, plenty of facilities, support services, sporting and art & culture groups, lots of leisure options etc. - that's why we live here 😀
We're a small, friendly team of 10, a family run business, and were established in 1998. If you're looking for a way to continue to be involved in the Veterinary Industry and to use your industry knowledge, versatility, and comprehensive skillset while stepping back from clinical practice, this could be the job for you.
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Hours
3 weekdays 9am to 5pm. We will consider 4 days a week (up to 30 hours).
Pay & Classification
Starting salary of $38.89 per hour. 12% Superannuation. Level 3 Clerks Private Sector Award. Pay reviews as training progresses at 3 months, 6 months, 12 months, and then annually.
Skills Required
If you're a details person, dot all the 'i's and cross all the 't's, love computers, provide tech support to your family, and can blast your way out of an escape room in double quick time, you've probably got the right skill set.
In addition, if you're creatively minded, a passion for marketing, social media or graphic design are skills we'd love to put to great use.
Duties
Maintaining and facilitating the online job advertising service provided by Kookaburra Veterinary Employment.
We're obviously not a Vet Clinic! The Kookaburra office is located in Coffs Harbour, and this job is not suited to remote work.
Next Steps
Contact Wendy at wendy@kookaburravets.com for a job description, more details on how to apply, and with any questions.
Clontarf Veterinary Surgery, Moreton Bay, Brisbane QLD (posted 22nd October) Head Veterinary Nurse / Clinic Coordinator
Head Veterinary Nurse / Clinic Coordinator
Clontarf Veterinary Practice | Full-Time Position
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Veterinary Nurse to join our team at the Clontarf Veterinary Practice as our Head Nurse / Clinic Coordinator.
This is an exciting opportunity for a confident and organised nurse who enjoys hands-on nursing and is ready to take on greater responsibility in a supportive and collaborative clinic.
Previous leadership or coordination experience is highly regarded, but it is not essential. We welcome applications from experienced nurses who are proactive, enthusiastic about developing their leadership skills and ready to take the next step in their career.
About Us
Clontarf Veterinary Practice is a small animal clinic located on Brisbane’s Redcliffe Peninsula. We are proud members of Vetwell, a boutique group of privately owned veterinary practices based in Brisbane.
Our team is committed to delivering a high standard of care to our patients and their owners. We value teamwork, integrity and compassion, and take pride in building lasting relationships with our clients and their pets.
Learn more about our group: www.vetwell.com.au
About the Role
As our Head Nurse / Clinic Coordinator, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the practice. This hands-on position combines clinical nursing with team leadership, organisation and administrative responsibilities.
Working closely with the veterinarians, nursing team and Vetwell Nurse Manager, you will help coordinate daily workflow, support your colleagues and maintain high standards of patient care and client service.
This is a full-time position that includes some Saturday morning shifts, with flexible roster arrangements to be discussed during the interview process.
The role would suit an experienced veterinary nurse who enjoys taking initiative, mentoring others and helping a clinic run smoothly.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Nursing
- Preparing for and monitoring surgical and anaesthetic procedures—confidence and experience in anaesthetic monitoring are essential.
- Providing pre- and post-operative patient care.
- Placing IV catheters, collecting blood samples and administering medications as directed.
- Assisting veterinarians during consultations and procedures.
- Performing in-house diagnostics, including blood testing and urinalysis.
- Assisting with diagnostic imaging.
Team Leadership and Clinic Coordination
- Coordinating daily clinic workflow to support efficient operations and high standards of patient care.
- Supporting and guiding the nursing team, including mentoring and training new staff.
- Preparing and managing nurse rosters.
- Overseeing stock control, including ordering, receiving and maintaining appropriate inventory levels.
- Managing client accounts, including invoicing, payments and reconciliation.
- Completing administrative tasks and helping resolve day-to-day operational issues.
- Supporting consistent implementation of clinic protocols and procedures.
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, organisation and infection control.
- Encouraging clear communication and a positive, respectful team environment.
About You
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or an equivalent qualification is preferred
- Current experience in a busy small animal practice.
- Confident clinical nursing skills, particularly in surgical nursing and anaesthetic monitoring.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- A positive, approachable manner and clear communication skills.
- The ability to prioritise, adapt and remain calm during busy periods.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and supporting your team.
- A genuine commitment to patient care and client service.
- Previous leadership, rostering or ordering experience is highly regarded, along with a willingness to learn and develop these skills.
What We Offer
- Above award rate pay
- A supportive and collaborative team environment.
- A well-equipped clinic.
- Support from the Vetwell Nurse Manager and wider practice group.
- Staff discounts on veterinary services and products.
- A workplace that values teamwork, respect and high standards of patient care.
How to Apply
Please send your resume and cover letter to Holly Bellars at holly.bellars@vetwell.com.au
Greencross Vets Chatswood, North Shore Sydney, NSW (posted 22nd October) Practice Manager
Practice Manager (Full-Time) | Greencross Vets Chatswood | Sydney, NSW
Lead the Team. Drive the Culture. Make a Real Impact.
Are you an experienced veterinary leader looking for an opportunity to guide a high-performing team, support exceptional patient care, and help shape the future of a thriving clinic?
Greencross Vets Chatswood is seeking a passionate and capable Practice Manager to lead our team and drive operational excellence within our busy and well-established clinic.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Practice Manager, Head Veterinary Nurse, or veterinary industry leader who enjoys balancing people leadership, client experience, team development, and business operations.
Why You'll Love Working at Chatswood
Greencross Chatswood is a modern, well-equipped clinic conveniently co-located within Petbarn, creating a seamless one-stop pet care experience for clients and strong cross-referral opportunities.
The clinic is equipped with:
- Dedicated surgery suite
- Dental radiography
- In-house laboratory
- Separate dog and cat consult rooms and wards
- Modern treatment and hospital facilities
Located in the heart of Chatswood, you'll enjoy easy access to public transport, nearby parking, excellent cafés, restaurants, and major shopping precincts.
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This is a clinic with an established client base, experienced team members, and strong opportunities for growth and development.
About the Role
As Practice Manager, you'll play a key leadership role in the success of the clinic, supporting both the team and business operations while ensuring exceptional care for patients and clients.
You'll work closely with the Veterinary Director and regional leadership team to create a positive culture, support staff development, and drive clinic performance.
This is a full-time position (38 hours per week) and we can offer flexibility in how those hours are worked:
- Five shorter shifts per week, or
- Four longer shifts per week
To maintain visibility with the entire team and provide leadership across all areas of the business, the successful candidate will be required to work at least one Saturday per month.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading, mentoring, and supporting veterinary nurses, receptionists, and support staff
- Driving a positive, engaged, and high-performing clinic culture
- Managing rostering, workforce planning, and team development
- Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and performance management
- Working closely with the Veterinary Director to support clinic success
- Monitoring clinic performance and identifying opportunities for growth and improvement
- Supporting workflow management and operational efficiency
- Managing stock control, supplier relationships, and general clinic administration
- Ensuring exceptional client service standards are maintained
- Supporting compliance, workplace health and safety, and operational processes
- Handling client feedback and resolving issues professionally and constructively
- Contributing to strategic planning and continuous improvement initiatives
About You
We're looking for someone who:
- Has previous Practice Manager, Head Veterinary Nurse, or veterinary leadership experience
- Has experience working within the veterinary industry
- Holds a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent qualification (highly regarded)
- Has strong leadership, coaching, and people management skills
- Is confident managing teams and driving positive culture
- Demonstrates excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
- Has strong organisational and time-management skills
- Is commercially minded and understands clinic performance drivers
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Leads with positivity, accountability, and professionalism
Most importantly, you're someone who enjoys helping people succeed and creating an environment where both clients and team members feel supported.
Why Join Greencross?
As part of Australia's leading veterinary care network, you'll have access to outstanding benefits and development opportunities, including:
- Ongoing CPD and leadership development opportunities
- LinkedIn Learning, VetWebinars, and the Annual Greencross Clinical & Leadership Conference
- Career progression opportunities across a national veterinary network
- Strong support from clinic, regional, and national leadership teams
- Access to a broad community of veterinary professionals
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Pounce discounts across retail, travel, groceries, fuel, and entertainment
- Generous team member pet benefits, including:
- 50% off Royal Canin food
- 25% off Petbarn retail products and grooming
- 20% off Puppy Pre-School
- 50% off products and services at Greencross clinics and specialist & emergency hospitals
- Medications at cost price + GST
Why Live & Work in Chatswood?
Chatswood offers the best of Sydney living, combining convenience, lifestyle, and connectivity.
You'll enjoy:
- Excellent public transport and Metro connections
- A vibrant dining and café scene
- Major retail and entertainment precincts
- Nearby parks and recreational spaces
- Easy access to Sydney CBD and the Northern Beaches
- A diverse and thriving local community
Whether you're advancing your veterinary leadership career or looking for a clinic where you can make a genuine impact, Chatswood offers an outstanding place to do both.
If you're ready to lead an incredible team, drive positive culture, and play a key role in the success of a thriving veterinary clinic, we'd love to hear from you.
Join Greencross Vets Chatswood and help create an environment where exceptional patient care, outstanding client service, and great leadership come together every day. 🐾
The Lost Dogs Home, Cranbourne West, South East Melbourne VIC (posted 22nd October) Shelter Veterinary Services Supervisor
Shelter Veterinary Services Supervisor
About us
At The Lost Dogs’ Home, we are a foundation in Victoria's animal welfare landscape, celebrated for our compassionate care of around 20,000 lost and abandoned dogs and cats every year. Beyond caring for animals, we are dedicated to providing diverse animal welfare and community programs, all aimed at giving animals the best chance of a happy and healthy life. Our mission is upheld by passionate individuals who embody a profound affinity for animals, community, and advocacy.
About the Role
In this newly created role, reporting to the Lead Veterinarian-Shelter Medicine, the Shelter Veterinary Services Supervisor plays a pivotal leadership role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, consistent and welfare-focused veterinary care at our Cranbourne Shelter. You will oversee day-to-day veterinary operations, lead and develop a dedicated team of Veterinary Nurses and Veterinary Assistants, drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure best-practice shelter medicine standards are maintained.
This is primarily a leadership and operational role, with hands-on clinical involvement as required to support complex medical and surgical cases. You will work closely with veterinary and operational leaders across both Cranbourne and North Melbourne to ensure consistency of processes and excellence in patient care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, mentor and develop a team of veterinarians, veterinary nurses and support staff and provide advances nursing leadership and clinical oversight.
- Foster a positive, collaborative and harmonious work culture, including the recruitment, onboarding, performance development and workforce planning for the team.
- Ensure ongoing training, competency maintenance and professional development across the team
- Oversee efficient clinical workflows, patient scheduling and surgery planning.
- Monitor operational performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and outcomes.
- Coordinate high-quality, high-volume desexing programs.
- Manage inventory, purchasing and resource utilisation to support sustainable operation
- Champion best-practice shelter medicine, infection control, pain management and animal welfare standards.
- Contribute to the development and review of clinical SOPs and workflows.
- Ensure compliance with relevant veterinary, animal welfare and workplace safety standards.
- Drive operational and clinical improvements that enhance animal outcomes and staff experience.
About You
You are an experienced veterinary nursing or clinical operations leader who enjoys building and guiding capable teams, improving systems and creating positive outcomes for animals and people alike.
To be successful, you will bring:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and/or qualifications in Veterinary Nursing, Veterinary Technology, Animal Science, Veterinary Administration or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in a senior veterinary nursing, veterinary operations or clinical leadership role.
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing teams.
- Sound knowledge of veterinary workflows, shelter medicine and animal welfare practices.
- Experience developing procedures, implementing change and driving continuous improvement.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic, high-volume environment.
- Leadership qualifications and previous shelter medicine experience (highly regarded)
What We Offer You:
- Make a meaningful impact on the lives of shelter animals.
- Play a key role in shaping and improving shelter medicine practices.
- Access to professional development and leadership growth, including generous financial assistance for approved studies and developmental activities.
- Paid parental leave entitlements
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program.
- Opportunity to be involved in special projects.
If you share our vision and are a passionate leader with a desire to lead and motivate a team to make a difference in the lives of animals, we would love to hear from you!
If this position interests you, please apply now, insuring you have included a copy of a cover letter and resume. If you have any questions regarding this role, please email recruitment@dogshome.com
You can find us at https://dogshome.com/
The successful applicant will be required to complete satisfactory background screening checks.
The Lost Dogs' Home is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Only candidates with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.
Bowral Veterinary Hospital, Southern Highlands, NSW (posted 22nd October) Practice Manager
Practice Manager - Full Time or Part Time
Join Our Friendly Small Animal Veterinary Practice
We are a well-established Veterinary Practice looking for a Practice Manager who is organised, reliable, and motivated. This person would become a valued member of the team.
This is a diverse role that combines bookkeeping and administrative duties. It would suit someone who enjoys taking ownership of their work and takes pride in keeping everything running smoothly.
About the Role
In this role you will be supporting the day-to-day operations of the practice while managing our bookkeeping and financial administration. This position has flexible working days and hours and can be discussed further. Full Time or Part Time available.
Your Responsibilities
- Inventory Control/Pricing
- Accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Bank reconciliations
- General data entry and document management
- Providing administrative support as required
- Support with vet and nurse rosters, leave requests and staffing needs
- Run regular team meetings, provide constructive feedback and conduct performance reviews.
- Willing to learn vet software used for bookings, invoicing, pricing etc
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Experience in bookkeeping is essential
- Confident using accounting software such as Xero, MYOB, or similar. Applicant MUST have accounting software experience
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Able to prioritise tasks and manage deadlines
- Professional, friendly, and approachable
- Able to work in a small but busy environment
- A strong communicator who enjoys working as part of a veterinary practice team. This position requires someone who can easily fit in with the team.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
If you’re looking for a role where your organisational skills, bookkeeping experience, and positive attitude will make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply, please contact Camilla Pallmer by email birdsequisports@me.com
Greencross Vets O'Connor, South Perth WA (posted 21st October) Practice Manager
Practice Manager | Greencross Vets O'Connor | Perth WA🐾
Lead the Team. Support Exceptional Patient Care. Help Shape the Future of Our Clinic.
Greencross Vets O'Connor is looking for a passionate and experienced Practice Manager to join our close-knit team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified and registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys leading people, building a positive team culture, and helping a clinic thrive. You'll combine hands-on nursing with leadership responsibilities, making this the perfect role for someone who loves both patient care and people management.
While this is ideally a full-time position, we are also open to considering part-time arrangements for candidates with previous Practice Manager experience.
Why O'Connor?
Our team is collaborative, supportive, and genuinely enjoys working together. We pride ourselves on delivering a high standard of patient care while maintaining a positive and enjoyable workplace culture.
Located in Perth's desirable southern corridor, O'Connor offers the perfect balance of lifestyle and career, with beautiful beaches nearby, fantastic cafés, and easy access to Fremantle and the Perth CBD.
You'll even find a great local café right next door, making coffee runs and lunch breaks a team favourite!
About the Role
As Practice Manager, you'll play a key leadership role within the clinic, supporting both the team and the day-to-day operations of the business.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading, mentoring, and developing our nursing and reception teams
- Creating and maintaining a positive, engaged, and accountable team culture
- Managing rostering, stock control, administration, and clinic operations
- Monitoring business performance and supporting KPI achievement
- Working closely with the Vet Director and regional leadership team
- Driving local marketing and community engagement initiatives
- Delivering exceptional service to both clients and patients
- Supporting workflow management and operational efficiency
- Undertaking hands-on veterinary nursing duties, including:
- Surgical nursing
- Anaesthetic monitoring
- Hospital and treatment nursing
- Pathology and laboratory work
- Emergency and critical care support
This is a genuine hybrid leadership role that allows you to remain connected to your patients, clients, and team while driving the success of the clinic.
Competitive pay tailored to your experience
We recognise the value that experienced and highly qualified nurses bring to the team. We offer competitive hourly rates, with higher pay available for nurses who hold advanced registration with the Veterinary Practice Board and bring a strong, demonstrated clinical skillset. We’re happy to have open conversations to ensure your pay reflects your experience and contribution.
About You
We're looking for someone who:
- Holds a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent)
- Is eligible for or holds WA Veterinary Nurse Registration
- Has a minimum of 3 years' veterinary nursing experience
- Has previous Practice Manager experience or proven leadership experience within a veterinary clinic
- Enjoys coaching, mentoring, and developing others
- Leads with positivity, accountability, and empathy
- Has strong communication and customer service skills
- Possesses excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities
- Is confident balancing clinical, operational, and people leadership responsibilities
- Has experience with RxWorks (desirable but not essential)
Most importantly, you're passionate about building a workplace where people enjoy coming to work and delivering outstanding care to every patient that walks through the door.
Why Join Greencross?
At Greencross, you'll be supported by one of Australia's largest veterinary networks and gain access to:
✅ Industry-leading continuing education and leadership development
✅ Annual Greencross Clinical & Leadership Conference
✅ Career progression opportunities across Australia
✅ Supportive regional and national leadership teams
✅ VetEducation, VetWebinars, and LinkedIn Learning access
✅ Staff discounts on veterinary services and products
✅ Petbarn retail discounts
✅ Fitness Passport access
✅ Pounce employee discounts across travel, retail, entertainment, and more
✅ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
✅ Mental health and wellbeing support
✅ A genuine commitment to work-life balance
If you're a qualified Veterinary Nurse ready to take the next step in your leadership career, we'd love to hear from you.
Join Greencross O'Connor and help lead a clinic where exceptional patient care, strong team culture, and professional growth go hand in hand. 🐶🐱💙
Avonsleigh Veterinary Clinic, Outer SE Melbourne, VIC (posted 16th October) Practice Manager
Practice Manager – Avonsleigh Veterinary Clinic
Avonsleigh, Victoria | Minimum 30 hours per week | Flexible working arrangements
Ready to make your mark?
Are you a confident, positive leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and loves bringing people, processes and priorities together?
Avonsleigh Veterinary Clinic is looking for a proactive and organised Practice Manager to lead day-to-day operations, support the team and help drive the clinic into its next chapter.
We're open to hearing from experienced Practice Managers looking for their next opportunity, as well as Senior Veterinary Nurses or Nurse Team Leaders ready to take the next step into practice management.
This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys creating structure, improving systems and bringing fresh energy to a team. You'll have the support and training to help you succeed, along with the opportunity to take ownership, introduce positive changes and make a genuine difference.
What you'll be doing
- Leading the day-to-day operations of the clinic and keeping the team organised and focused.
- Reviewing and improving workflows, rosters, systems and processes.
- Creating clarity around roles, responsibilities and expectations.
- Supporting team performance, development and accountability.
- Building a positive, collaborative and professional team culture.
- Working closely with the Lead Vet to align clinical priorities with operational goals.
- Overseeing recruitment, staffing, performance management and team development.
- Developing and monitoring clinic performance, budgets and commercial opportunities.
- Identifying ways to improve efficiency, client experience and business growth.
What we're looking for
We're looking for someone who brings positive energy, strong leadership and a genuine drive to make things happen.
Ideally, you'll have:
- Previous Practice Management experience, or strong leadership experience within a veterinary clinic.
- A veterinary nursing background, which would be highly regarded.
- Confidence leading people, setting clear expectations and managing competing priorities.
- Excellent organisational skills and a passion for improving systems and consistency.
- The ability to navigate different personalities with professionalism, confidence and a solutions-focused mindset.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to motivate and engage a team.
- An interest in the commercial side of clinic management and opportunities for growth.
Most importantly, you'll be someone who sees opportunities rather than obstacles, enjoys taking initiative and is ready to lead positive change.
Support to help you succeed
You'll have access to hands-on support, training and guidance to help you develop your skills, strengthen clinic operations and achieve your goals. Whether you're an established Practice Manager or transitioning from a senior nursing role, we'll support you to build on your strengths and grow in the position.
What's on offer?
- Flexible working arrangements, with a minimum of 30 hours per week.
- Support and training tailored to your experience.
- An opportunity to take ownership and make a meaningful impact.
- The ability to shape systems, improve consistency and support team development.
- A varied leadership role combining people management, clinic operations and business performance.
- Competitive salary + Leadership Bonus – recognising your contribution to the clinic's success.
- Elevate Leadership Program – dedicated leadership development and support for our Practice Managers.
- Paid parental and purrental leave – because family includes our four-legged friends too!
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – confidential wellbeing support for you and your family.
- Ongoing training and development – access to learning resources and professional development opportunities.
- Supportive Practice Manager network – connect, collaborate and share ideas with other Practice Managers across the group.
- Dedicated support teams – access to HR, Recruitment, Payroll, Finance and Operations support.
- Autonomy to lead – the opportunity to make a real difference in your clinic, with the support of a wider veterinary network.
Ready for your next challenge?
If you're an experienced Practice Manager or an ambitious veterinary nursing leader ready for the next step, we'd love to hear from you.
Bondi Vet Hospital, Eastern Suburbs Sydney, NSW (posted 16th October) Head Vet Nurse
Head Veterinary Nurse | Bondi Vet Hospital
An experienced nurse. A capable leader.
Bondi Vet Hospital is looking for a Head Veterinary Nurse to lead our nursing and patient care assistant teams, help shape how our hospital runs, and deliver excellent patient care.
We're a busy six-vet practice a stone's throw from Bondi Beach, with a strong community of clients, visiting specialist surgeons, ultrasonographers and a cardiologist. We love good medicine, and we want a nursing leader who shares that commitment.
The role
This is a hands-on clinical and leadership position, reporting directly to the Hospital Director and working closely with the Operations Manager. You'll lead by example on the floor, taking responsibility for the nursing and patient care assistant teams' performance, development, cohesion, stability and day-to-day organisation.
You'll be the person the team looks to for guidance, support and clear direction. That means modelling outstanding patient care and pride in your work.
You'll help build an A-team that works together, understands what's expected and feels confident asking for help. You'll also have the opportunity to improve systems, develop people and turn good ideas into practical changes that make a difference to our patients and team.
Your responsibilities
- Lead, mentor and manage our nurses and patient care assistants.
- Oversee recruitment, induction, training and ongoing professional development.
- Run regular team meetings, provide constructive feedback and conduct performance reviews.
- Recognise and address performance concerns, with clear expectations and practical support for improvement.
- Manage the nursing roster, leave requests and staffing needs.
- Maintain high standards across medical and surgical nursing, anaesthesia, inpatient care and triage.
- Develop nursing protocols and improve workflow, communication and patient care.
- Work closely with our vets to coordinate the clinical day and support the team through busy periods.
- Contribute to management meetings and follow through on agreed actions.
- Use practice data to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity and staff satisfaction and reward.
- Maintain oversight of nursing resources.
Who you are
You're a qualified, experienced veterinary nurse with strong clinical skills and the confidence to lead a team.
You notice what needs doing, make sound decisions and follow things through. You can support a junior nurse, coordinate a busy surgical day and have a straightforward conversation when something needs to improve.
We're looking for someone who:
- Holds a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or an equivalent qualification.
- Has experience in small animal practice, including confident in anaesthesia and surgical nursing skills.
- Has experience leading or supervising a team, or a strong track record as a senior nurse ready to step into leadership.
- Communicates clearly, delegates effectively and stays calm under pressure.
- Is comfortable setting expectations, giving feedback and holding people accountable.
- Takes pride in patient care, organisation and the standard of their work.
- Builds a team where people feel supported, respected and motivated to do their jobs well.
- Is committed to building a stable team and contributing to the hospital's long-term growth.
What we offer
- $42–$45 per hour, depending on experience and leadership capability, plus superannuation.
- An opportunity to influence nursing standards, team development and hospital operations.
- A four-day working week for full-time staff, with participation in a rotating weekend roster.
- Free short- to medium-term accommodation for candidates relocating from interstate or overseas.
- An independent practice where your ideas, initiative and contribution matter.
If you love nursing and want to take responsibility for helping a whole team do it well, we'd love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and a short introduction to hr@bondivets.com.au, with Head Veterinary Nurse Application in the subject line.
See www.bondivets.com.au, and
Concord Veterinary Hospital, Inner West Sydney, NSW (posted 15th October) Practice Manager
PRACTICE MANAGER — Full Time or Part Time
Sydney Inner West | Full time, or part time (4 short days, or 3 days of a 4-day week minimum) | Weekdays only | Genuinely flexible hours
The honest version
We two vets (David and Rebecca) own a veterinary hospital – neither of us trained as a manager, and on a bad week it shows. Even after 14 years. We try out best!
There are about twenty of us — vets, nurses, animal attendants, vet students — and they are a genuinely good team and genuinely a great group of people. We love them. But what they need is direction, consistency, and somebody whose actual job is to think about them.
What they currently get is two tired practice owners doing it in the gaps between consults, and our team deserves more, and better.
That’s the role. That’s the entire pitch.
You probably don’t need veterinary experience
Have a scroll through the other practice manager ads on this page. Almost all of them want veterinary industry experience, and several want a Certificate IV in veterinary nursing. For a management position.
Whilst those would be great attributes to bring – we are not actually going to ask for that.
The best practice manager we ever had came from a business HR background with a stint on a vet reception desk somewhere in her past. She was superb. Then she moved back to Perth, which really sucked. But she was following her dreams – which is what we want for all of our team.
So, if you’ve run a small team well and kept people happy while you did it — healthcare, hospitality, retail, an office, anywhere — you’re the person we’re talking to. We can teach you what a dental x-ray machine does, the ins and outs of the veterinary legislation, how to get a vaporiser to the service centre. We cannot teach you how to run a staff meeting that people don’t dread. We want a natural.
Honestly: just send your application and resume in. The worst outcome is that we say no, and then every one of us is exactly where we were this morning. No hard feelings.
The boring half, stated plainly
We’re not going to dress this up. A solid chunk of the job is administration, and it’s the administration that keeps a hospital upright:
- Basic HR — contracts, leave, onboarding, and the occasional awkward conversation
- Rostering, for about twenty people, which is a puzzle with feelings attached. And a huge Excel spreadsheet for the old-timer bosses; we need a fresh approach!
- Uploading invoices
- The monthly sales report
- Daily cash-ups
- Policies and procedures — writing them, and then the considerably harder part, getting them followed
- Running staff meetings
- Equipment maintenance and keeping the servicing schedule honest
- Problem solving, which if we’re truthful is most of it
We’re in a converted 1930s Commonwealth Bank, so you’d be doing the monthly figures about three metres from an actual bank vault. We’ve never worked out whether that’s reassuring or not.
The other half
You’d be doing all of that inside a veterinary hospital. There are animals everywhere. This changes the texture of an admin job more than you’d think.
You’ll get hands-on if you want it. Every manager we’ve had has ended up holding a cat at some point, well at lots of points, and some got properly involved. There’s no obligation. But it’s there, and it’s the reason people in this industry put up with the not so fun parts.
We’re also the veterinarians for the Cat Protection Society of NSW, which means a steady stream of kittens through the building. This does more for morale than any team-building exercise ever invented.
The team, without the usual words
Around twenty people. Five vets, our awesome nurses, animal attendants and vet students. They like each other — which can’t be manufactured. We work hard to put together the right team, it takes us time, but this is the main asset you’d be looking after.
We do work hard here, and we’re not solemn about it. The day goes better with some laughing in it. Your job would be keeping both of those true at the same time: people motivated, and people on task. Those pull against each other more often than anyone admits in a job ad.
One thing we do mean: we’ve turned clients away for abusing our staff, and we’d do it again tomorrow. You would often be the one holding that line*; but – you will be backed, every time, without question. Thankfully – knock on wood – that is very rare here. If it ever happened more than once a year, I’d be very surprised!
Hours — this is where we actually bend
- Full time (4 days per week), or more likely part time with a minimum of three days across a four-day week
- Weekdays only. The hospital is open Tuesday to Saturday; this role isn’t
- Our clinical staff work roughly 7:30am to 6pm on a four-day roster. You almost certainly don’t need to. Something like 8am to 4pm would suit us perfectly well
- School drop-off? Fine. Can you take ours while you’re at it?
- Let’s work the hours out between us. This is the part we’re happy to build around you
Money
$85,000 - $95,000 p.a. (pro-rated for part time) plus super, negotiable, with KPI-linked bonuses on top.
Every other ad on this page says “competitive salary, commensurate with experience,” which generally means “we’d rather not discuss it yet.” We’d rather just tell you, so you can decide whether to keep reading.
We pay above award across this building and can’t remember the last time anyone here was paid the award itself. And the bonuses aren’t decorative — hit the targets and there is real money in them. If you think you’re worth the top of that band, or above it, say so and show us why.
To apply
Send an introductory letter and your resume to: jobs@concordvets.com.au attention Rebecca and David.
Tell us about a team you’ve run, and one thing you changed there that was still in place a year later.
You’ll need Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or a visa with the right to work.
Brisbane Bird & Exotics Veterinary Service, S Brisbane, QLD (posted 12th October) Practice Manager
Looking for something genuinely different?
BBEVS is a family-owned veterinary practice working exclusively with birds and exotic pets. We do unusually good work on unusual patients, with good people, interesting problems to solve, and the freedom to change things when they aren't working.
Our patients have feathers, scales, shells, fur, fins and strong opinions about their human minions. We take what we do very seriously, but ourselves considerably less so.
We're looking for a Practice Manager to help us run the place: someone who's very good at people, systems, follow-through and making a busy practice work well.
We don't need someone standing on the sidelines with a clipboard, and we're not particularly interested in management for management's sake. We need someone who can bring some order to a complicated small business, help good people do their jobs well. The kind of person that gets a certain amount of satisfaction from finally fixing the thing that's been mildly annoying everyone for the past three years.
The job
BBEVS has grown and changed a lot over the past 20 years, and we're now being quite deliberate about what comes next.
We're family owned, and we want to stay that way. Independence means decisions can be made by people who actually work here, and when something isn't working we can change it without consulting a steering committee in another state.
But keeping the good bits of independence means making sure the practice itself works properly. We need good systems, clear responsibilities and sensible accountability. People need to know what they own, where their responsibilities finish and when something needs to go somewhere else. We'd also quite like to reach the point where half the practice isn't stored in one person's head.
That's where you come in.
You'll work closely with the Practice Principal and be responsible for turning a fair amount of what we decide into things that actually happen.
The role includes:
- keeping the day-to-day functions of the practice running properly
- maintaining oversight of workflows, systems and processes
- making sure things that have been agreed actually get done
- supporting portfolio holders, who each own different areas of responsibility within the practice
- helping staff understand what they own and where their responsibilities finish
- managing client complaints and difficult client interactions
- supporting rostering, leave and operational coordination
- spotting systems that are clunky, fragile, duplicated or held together by goodwill and an Excel spreadsheet
- holding people kindly, clearly and consistently accountable
- occasionally helping Front of House when another capable human is simply what the situation requires.
This is a proper management role, but it isn't one where we quietly hand you every difficult problem in the building and back away.
You won't be responsible for the practice financials, or expected to manage complex HR and employment matters alone. The Practice Principal will retain those portfolios.
You'll deal with the normal conversations, feedback, coordination and people management that are part of running a team. When something gets genuinely curly, you won't be left holding it on your own.
You might fit in here if...
- You like people, but you aren't frightened of accountability. You're organised, but don't require everyone around you to organise themselves exactly as you do, and you're reasonably good at telling the difference between urgent, important and simply very noisy.
- You notice when the same problem keeps happening and start wondering whether the system, rather than the person, might be the problem. You can have an awkward conversation without avoiding it for three weeks, turning it into a six-page policy, or setting the building on fire
- You communicate clearly, finish things and ask questions when you don't know. You're reasonably unflappable when the day develops a mind of its own, can be warm without being vague and firm without becoming terrifying.
- It would help if you like small, very opinionated creatures and believe that a good veterinary practice should work well for the people who work there, the clients who come through the door and the patients who would generally prefer not to be there at all.
Please click here to see photos!
What we offer
We want this role to be sustainable for the person doing it. There's not much point recruiting an excellent Practice Manager and then slowly burying them under the collective contents of everybody else's inbox.
You'll have:
- Five weeks annual leave
- One week CPD leave, pro rata
- CPD support and opportunities for ongoing professional development
- Competitive remuneration, scaled to your experience and the level of responsibility you're ready to take on
- a family-owned workplace where decisions are made by people who actually work in the practice
- genuine scope to influence how the practice operates
- a well-established team with strong clinical, nursing and Front of House capability
- a workplace that takes learning seriously
- the opportunity to work in a genuinely unusual veterinary business with some equally unusual patients
- a team that works hard, thinks hard and retains a fairly healthy appreciation of the inherent absurdity of veterinary medicine
You might already be an experienced Practice Manager. You might be an experienced veterinary nurse, technician or Front of House leader who's ready to step further into management. Or you might come from healthcare, allied health, professional services, hospitality or another busy service business where you've learned how to manage people, competing priorities and the occasional small fire.
We're more interested in whether you can lead people, build good systems, exercise judgement and get things done than whether you've previously had exactly the right job title.
We also don't expect all of those people to arrive at the same level. Someone taking a genuine step up into management will need different support from an experienced Practice Manager who's ready to take greater ownership from the outset, and the remuneration and scope of the role will reflect the experience and capability you bring.
If you've got a passion for our species but don't know everything about them yet, we can fill in your knowledge. Being our 'person' is the most important attribute.
Please email a cover letter, resume and three referees to
Deborah Monks
Recruitment@bbevs.com.au
Medipaws Veterinary Specialist Centre, Leichhardt, Sydney, NSW (posted 9th October) Operations Administrator
Operations Administrator - Full Time
Be part of the team that keeps MediPaws running smoothly. This hands-on role supports the day-to-day operations of our specialist and emergency veterinary hospital, with a strong focus on ordering, stock coordination and practical administrative support.
About MediPaws
MediPaws Veterinary Specialist and Emergency Hospital is based in Leichhardt in Sydney’s Inner West. Our multidisciplinary team works together to provide high-quality specialist and emergency care in a collaborative, supportive and continuously improving environment.
Behind great clinical care is a well-organised hospital. Our operations team ensures our people have the supplies, systems, and practical support they need to do their best work.
About the role
We are looking for a second Operations Administrator to join our established operations team. Working alongside our existing Operations Administrator and Operations Manager, you will take ownership of routine procurement and stock support across the hospital. This is a varied, practical role suited to someone who enjoys being organised, following tasks through and helping a busy team stay on track.
What you’ll be responsible for:
- Completing weekly orders for routine hospital, office and kitchen supplies.
- Monitoring stock levels, conducting regular inventory checks, and identifying replenishment needs.
- Receiving and unpacking deliveries, checking orders and coordinating stock to the appropriate areas.
- Restocking shared areas, including the staff kitchen and other operational supply points.
- Supporting external laboratory requests, including the administration and coordination of samples requiring specialised shipping and handling
- Monitoring the team’s stock movement and support and maintenance communication channels, responding where appropriate and escalating issues when required.
- Assisting with stock records, invoice checks and other routine procurement administration.
- Providing general operational and administrative support across the hospital as priorities arise.
About you
- Experience in administration, operations, procurement, inventory or a similarly hands-on coordination role.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage both recurring tasks and ad hoc priorities.
- Excellent attention to detail and confidence in maintaining accurate records.
- A practical, proactive approach and the willingness to help wherever needed.
- Clear, professional communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with clinical and support teams.
- Confidence using Microsoft 365 and learning new systems. Experience with inventory, practice management or purchasing systems would be an advantage.
- Experience in a veterinary, healthcare or other fast-paced service environment would be valued but is not essential.
If you do not meet every criterion but believe your skills and approach are a strong fit, we still encourage you to apply. We support ongoing learning and development for the right person.
Benefits and perks
- Competitive above-award remuneration.
- Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
- An additional week of annual leave each year.
- An additional day off during your birthday month.
- A supportive, collaborative workplace where operational roles are recognised as essential to excellent patient care.
How to apply
Send us your resume and a short cover letter outlining why this role interests you and the skills you would bring to the MediPaws operations team at: careers@medipaws.com.au
Wendouree Veterinary Clinic, Ballarat, VIC (posted 1st October) Clinic Manager
Clinic Manager – Wendouree Veterinary Clinic – Full Time
Ballarat Veterinary Practice | Ballarat, Victoria
Lead a great team. Make a difference every day. Build your leadership career with BVP.
Are you an experienced veterinary nurse and people leader looking for an opportunity to take the next step in your career?
Ballarat Veterinary Practice is looking for a capable, positive and people-focused Clinic Manager to lead our team at our Wendouree Clinic.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys being at the heart of a busy veterinary clinic: supporting people, keeping operations running smoothly, developing team capability and creating an environment where great patient care and great teamwork can happen.
You’ll lead an established team of veterinary nurses and receptionists, work closely with the veterinarians and Partner at the clinic, and be part of a broader leadership team across BVP’s Companion Animal business.
About BVP
Ballarat Veterinary Practice is a large, progressive veterinary business with a long and proud history in the Ballarat community.
Our Companion Animal business currently includes four established clinics across Ballarat, with our fifth clinic in Bacchus Marsh now in development. Together with our Equine hospital and ambulatory services, we offer the scale, capability and opportunities of a large veterinary organisation while remaining strongly connected to the communities we serve.
But what matters most to us is our people.
Our values of Teamwork, Respect, Professionalism and Compassion guide the way we work and the expectations we have of ourselves and one another.
We are proud to be recognised as an AVA Employer of Choice, and we continue to invest in creating a workplace where people can develop their skills, progress their careers and enjoy being part of a strong and supportive team.
Professional development is actively encouraged and supported. We invest in clinical development, CPD and leadership development, and we believe strongly in identifying potential within our team and creating opportunities for people to grow.
We also understand the importance of having a life outside work. Our Companion Animal teams work an eight-day fortnight, providing regular additional time away from the clinic and supporting a more sustainable career in veterinary practice.
About the role
As Clinic Manager, you’ll take responsibility for the day-to-day functional operation of our Wendouree Clinic and provide leadership to its nursing and administration teams.
You’ll be a visible and approachable leader who understands what is happening within the clinic, supports your team and works collaboratively with veterinarians and other leaders to keep people, patients, clients and operations moving in the right direction.
A big part of your role will be developing people.
You’ll support the onboarding and development of new Team Members, oversee nursing training and capability development, provide regular feedback and help your team continue to build their skills and confidence. You’ll also play an important role in welcoming and supporting new graduate veterinarians as they become established within the clinic.
You’ll balance this people leadership with oversight of the practical things that make a busy clinic work well: staffing and workflow, the appointment diary, facilities and equipment, stock, safety, administration and operational efficiency.
And you won’t be doing it alone.
You’ll be part of BVP’s broader Companion Animal leadership group, working alongside other Clinic Managers and supported by senior operational leaders, HR and our Companion Animal Directors.
What will you be doing?
Your responsibilities will include:
- leading, supporting and developing the Wendouree nursing and administration teams
- creating a positive, respectful and accountable team culture aligned with BVP’s values
- supporting effective clinic workflow, staffing and resource allocation
- overseeing onboarding, training and ongoing development of Team Members
- providing feedback, conducting performance reviews and supporting people to perform at their best
- working collaboratively with the veterinary team to support excellent patient care and client service
- supporting new graduate veterinarians as they integrate into the clinic
- maintaining oversight of clinic facilities, equipment, stock and operational requirements
- contributing to workplace health and safety and maintaining a safe environment for Team Members, patients and clients
- understanding the operational and financial performance of the clinic and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity and service
- participating in broader BVP leadership initiatives and collaborating with other Clinic Managers across our Companion Animal group
- remaining clinically connected through nursing duties and nurse consultations when required.
About you
We’re looking for someone who genuinely enjoys leading people.
You’ll be organised, approachable and confident, with the ability to bring people together and maintain perspective when things get busy.
You don’t need to have all the answers yourself. You do need to be someone who takes ownership, communicates well, uses sound judgement and knows when to make a decision and when to seek input or support.
You’ll ideally bring:
- previous leadership experience within a veterinary or similar environment
- a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent qualification
- strong veterinary experience and a good understanding of the realities of working in a busy veterinary clinic
- excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- a genuine interest in developing and supporting other people
- strong organisation and the ability to balance multiple competing priorities
- confidence handling difficult conversations, client concerns and day-to-day people matters professionally
- sound commercial awareness and an interest in understanding how a successful clinic operates
- a commitment to continuous improvement and professional development
- emotional maturity, initiative and a solutions-focused approach
- strong alignment with our values of Teamwork, Respect, Professionalism and Compassion.
Our position description identifies previous leadership experience as essential, while a Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing qualification and at least five years of in-clinic experience are preferred. If you have strong veterinary experience and leadership capability but your background looks a little different, we would still encourage you to apply.
Why BVP?
Because this can be more than your next veterinary nursing job.
It’s an opportunity to lead your own clinic team, continue developing as a leader and build a longer-term career within a growing veterinary organisation.
You’ll have the support of an established leadership structure around you, while still having meaningful responsibility for your clinic and the opportunity to influence how it operates.
You’ll also benefit from:
- an eight-day fortnight and genuine focus on sustainable working arrangements
- ongoing professional and leadership development
- opportunities for career progression within a large and growing veterinary business
- the support and knowledge of an experienced network of Clinic Managers and senior leaders
- the variety and professional opportunities that come from working within a multi-site veterinary group
- a workplace built around Teamwork, Respect, Professionalism and Compassion
- the opportunity to work for an AVA Employer of Choice committed to making BVP a great place to build a veterinary career.
Could this be your next step?
If you’re an experienced veterinary nurse who loves working with people, enjoys taking responsibility and is ready to make a positive impact as a Clinic Manager, we’d love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV and covering letter to: careers@bvp.com.au (Attn: Claire McAteer, Human Resources Manager) telling us about your experience, your approach to leadership and why you would like to join BVP as our Wendouree Clinic Manager.
Animal Welfare League Qld Gold Coast Vet Clinic, Coombabah, QLD (posted 30th September)
Nurse Manager - Veterinary Clinic
Job No: AWLQ415
Location: Coombabah
NFP | Permanent Full-Time | $75k - $80k p.a. + Superannuation
About Us
At Animal Welfare League of Queensland (AWLQ), our vision is for every companion animal to have a safe and caring environment where their needs are met. We are driven by a commitment to integrity, compassion, innovation, and optimism. As a leader in the animal welfare sector, we're dedicated to a brighter future for both animals and our community.
The Opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Veterinary Nurse Manager to join our Gold Coast Community Vet Clinic on a full-time, 12-month maternity leave contract. If you're passionate about animal care and have the leadership skills to guide a team, this is your opportunity to make a real difference. As a valued and experienced Nurse Manager, you will use your positive energy, extensive team leadership experience, and development skills to manage the daily Veterinary operations, supporting your team in treating animals in our care.
Key Responsibilities
- Team leadership: Provide guidance and support to the team so they love and thrive in their roles
- Policies and procedures: Assist with the implementation and compliance of new and existing policies and procedures
- Consult Support: Support veterinarians with routine health examinations and medical cases
- Nursing Support: Assist in radiography, surgical procedures, monitor patient anaesthesia and post-operative procedures. In-house and external pathology procedures. Prepare medications as required
- Inpatient Care: Nurse hospitalised animals, monitor clinical signs and communicate with the team
- Organisation Pro: Prepare and implement surgery and consult schedules
- Patient files: Data entry of health, treatment and patient information
- Processes: Compliance with AWLQ policy and procedure, in addition to compliance with state and federal legislation
- Recruitment, training and mentorship: Assist with recruitment, providing training and development of the nursing team
Essential Qualifications and Experience
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or recognised equivalent
- 5+ years' vet nursing experience
- Experience as a nurse manager or in a leadership position
- Excellent animal care and handling skills
- Experience in a busy, fast-paced work environment
- Good computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite
&We Offer
- Access to an independent Employee Assistance Program to support your well-being.
- Employee discounts on veterinary services
- A supportive, inclusive workplace where your passion and efforts are valued.
How to Apply
If you're an inspiring leader excited by this role and ready to shape the future of animal welfare, we want to hear from you.
Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, outlining your relevant experience. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we'll close the position once we find our ideal candidate.
Murrumba Downs Vet - Vet MD, Moreton Bay Region, QLD (posted 28th September) Practice Manager
Part-Time Practice Manager | Vet MD – Murrumba Downs Vet
Location: Murrumba Downs, QLD
Position: Part-Time Practice Manager
Vet MD – Murrumba Downs Vet is seeking an experienced and passionate Part-Time Practice Manager to join our friendly, dedicated team.
We are looking for someone who is organised, compassionate, and confident in leading the day-to-day operations of a busy veterinary practice. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional who enjoys creating a positive workplace culture while supporting excellent patient care and client experiences.
About the Role
As Practice Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the clinic. Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading and supporting our veterinary nursing and reception teams
- Managing daily clinic operations and workflow
- Supporting team development, training, and performance
- Maintaining high standards of patient care and client service
- Managing rosters, resources, and practice administration
- Assisting with financial processes, reporting, and stock management
- Helping drive continuous improvement across the practice
About You
You will ideally have:
- Previous experience in veterinary practice management, leadership, or a senior veterinary nursing role is highly desired
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- A people-focused leadership style with the ability to motivate and support a team
- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
- A passion for delivering outstanding veterinary care and client experiences
- The ability to balance operational responsibilities with a caring, hands-on approach
Why Join Vet MD – Murrumba Downs Vet?
- Join a supportive and close-knit veterinary team
- Enjoy a part-time role with flexibility
- Work in a clinic that values quality care, teamwork, and community relationships
- Access ongoing career progression opportunities within a growing veterinary organisation
- Benefit from professional development, mentoring, and opportunities to expand your leadership skills
- Be supported in achieving your career goals through training, learning opportunities, and exposure to broader practice operations
- Make a meaningful impact on both the team and the clients we care for
If you are an experienced veterinary professional looking for a rewarding part-time leadership opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Please send your resume to steph.dealmeida@vet.partners.
Newstead Vets, Inner Brisbane, QLD (posted 25th September) Practice Manager
We're Hiring: Practice Manager - Join Our Team at Newstead Vets
Are you an experienced veterinary nurse ready to lead? We're looking for a passionate and proactive Practice Manager to lead our incredible team at Newstead Vets.
If you love building strong client relationships, mentoring a team, and providing top-quality care, this is your chance to shape the future of a thriving clinic.
What Makes This Role Different?
This isn't just a management job—it's a hands-on leadership position where you'll be at the heart of our clinic. You'll combine your clinical nursing expertise with your leadership skills to drive our success. You'll mentor our dedicated team, streamline daily operations, and ensure every pet and client receives the exceptional care we're known for.
This is a unique opportunity to use your experience to truly make a difference. We're a young, well-established clinic that values community and a collaborative work environment.
Your passion for animals and team leadership will directly impact our culture, efficiency, and growth.
Your Role Will Include:
- Leading with purpose: Mentor and support our team of nurses and support staff, helping them thrive in their roles.
- Driving excellence: Ensure the highest standards of patient care and clinic efficiency.
- Operational oversight: Manage daily clinic operations, including rostering, inventory, and client communications.
- Strategic partnership: Work closely with the veterinary team to improve the overall client experience and clinic workflow.
What You'll Bring to the Team:
- A Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent) with at least 3-5 years of experience.
- Previous leadership or management experience is a big plus, but your attitude and passion for leading a team are what matter most.
- A positive, proactive mindset and a genuine love for both animals and people.
- The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple responsibilities with excellent communication and organisational skills.
Why You'll Love Working With Us:
- Competitive salary based on your experience.
- Supportive and collaborative team culture. We genuinely enjoy working together and celebrating our successes.
- Genuine work-life balance. You’ll have the opportunity to influence your own roster and find a rhythm that works for you.
- Professional growth. We are committed to your ongoing development and provide opportunities to expand your skills.
- A chance to make an impact. This is a genuine opportunity to help us shape and grow our clinic.
Ready to take the next step in your career?
Send your resume and a cover letter to: admin@newsteadvets.com.au or get in touch for a confidential chat.
We can't wait to hear from you.MyVet Byron Bay, Far North Coast, NSW (posted 22nd September) Practice Manager
Practice Manager | Full Time
MyVet Byron Bay
We have a rare opportunity for a new Practice Manager to join our Byron Bay vet clinic. If you’re a dynamic and compassionate veterinary leader who thrives on supporting their team, high standards of care and customer experience, we’d love to hear from you.
Why Join Us
- Attractive salary and staff benefits
- Flexible work hours across 5 days
- A culture built on development, wellbeing, growth and opportunity
- A leadership role where you can truly shape clinic operations, client experience and veterinary care standards
About Us
MyVet Byron Bay is known for community trust and delivering a high standard of veterinary care across Northern New South Wales. Our vet clinic includes a spacious reception, 2 consult rooms, treatment room, surgical theatres, lab and pharmacy, separate cat and dog wards — plus staff kitchen and lounge.
Our veterinarians work alongside our nursing and client care team. We offer routine GP services along with urgent care and advanced surgery.
We believe in team spirit and culture as animal carers, sharing genuine respect, collaboration and compassion for each other and our clients.
Please click here to see photos!
About The Role
This is a hands-on leadership role where your success comes from planning and coordinating the day-to-day operations, people and services of the clinic. You’ll work closely with the lead veterinarian and nursing team to build a high-performing and engaged clinic environment.
You will enjoy a varied role that includes:
- Overseeing all business operations and veterinary services
- Provide exceptional front of house client services
- Leading on employee matters including recruitment, workforce planning, wellbeing, performance, and development
- Supporting client experience, loyalty initiatives, and service growth
- Contributing to marketing, digital services, and social media presence
- Managing budgets, stock control, procurement, and accounts
- Ensuring WHS compliance, facilities, equipment and presentation standards
- Supporting strategic direction and continuous improvement
- Championing new initiatives, projects, and technology
- Leading with transparency, collaboration, and a sense of fun
About You
- Previous management experience desirable (training and support provided)
- Minimum 5 years veterinary experience preferred but not essential
- Passion for high standards of animal care and client services
- Confident with practice management systems (we use EzyVet)
- Strong organisational, problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Good understanding of workplace health & safety and employee obligations
- Warm, genuine leadership style — you enjoy supporting people who care for animals
About Us
We’re looking for a motivated but down-to-earth leader who wants to make a real difference to our clinic and community care.
Apply now by emailing your resume to Steph on steph.dealmeida@vet.partners
Bayside Animal Hospital Waterloo, Inner Sydney, NSW (posted 18th September) Administrative Assistant
Full-Time Veterinary Administrative Assistant
Waterloo
Love animals, enjoy helping people and thrive in a busy, friendly environment? You might be exactly who we’re looking for!
Why you’ll love working with us
- Flexible working hours
- Generous leave policy
- Above-award wages
- Discounted veterinary care for your pets
- A varied role across our Waterloo and Rhodes hospitals
- Convenient public transport and free parking
- Snacks at every location—plus birthday cake and treats!
- An end-of-year celebration hosted by management
About Bayside Animal Hospital
Bayside Animal Hospital began in 2018 with one veterinarian, two nurses and a big vision. Today, we’re a growing team across three ISFM-accredited hospitals in Wolli Creek, Waterloo and Rhodes.
As our hospitals continue to grow, we’re looking for a warm, organised and enthusiastic Veterinary Administrative Assistant to join the Bayside family.
You’ll often be the first friendly face our clients meet and the helpful voice they hear on the phone. Your role will be essential in keeping our hospitals organised and ensuring pets and their owners feel supported from the moment they contact us.
Our community is wonderfully diverse, including many Chinese-speaking clients, so patience, cultural understanding and clear communication are especially important. Full training will be provided.
What you’ll be doing
- Welcoming clients and their pets
- Answering calls across our hospitals
- Booking appointments and assisting with patient triage
- Processing payments, insurance claims and GapOnly requests
- Managing shared email inboxes
- Supporting our veterinarians and nursing teams
- Uploading microchip information and maintaining accurate patient records
- Making sure important documents are saved in the correct patient files|
- Helping run our social media pages!
- Helping the day run smoothly—even when things get busy!
You’ll be fully supported
You won’t be expected to figure everything out alone. You’ll receive hands-on training and ongoing support from our experienced Administrative Manager and veterinary nursing team.
This position could be a great fit for someone who:
- Has experience in the veterinary or animal-care industry
- Is studying veterinary medicine, veterinary nursing or animal studies
- Is returning to the veterinary industry
- Loves animals and wants to build a career in veterinary administration
What we’re looking for
- Experience using ezyVet or a similar practice-management or booking system
- Comfortable with intermediate computer skills
- Knowledge of pet care and products—or enthusiasm to learn
- Strong organisation and attention to detail
- A calm, friendly and helpful approach
- The ability to manage several tasks in a busy environment
- A genuine passion for helping animals and their people
Ready to join the Bayside team?
Please email your cover letter and resume to: executive@baysidevets.com.au addressed to Celine.
If you have questions about the position, please call us on (02) 7901 0837 or contact us by email.
We appreciate every application. However, only candidates selected for the next stage will be contacted. Interviews will commence from the 21st of September.
We can’t wait to hear from you!
Port Melbourne Veterinary Clinic, Inner City Melbourne, VIC (posted 18th September) Practice Manager
Practice Manager | Port Melbourne Vet | Full Time
Lead a close knit veterinary team, shape clinic operations, and make a real impact.
About the Clinic
Port Melbourne is a well‑established small animal practice serving the community since 1997. We have 2 Full time and 1 Part-time Vets, supported by 7 experienced Nurses and animal attendants. We provide high‑quality general practice care for pets, along with some of the local wildlife especially with the beach so close by.
Our clinic is known for its friendly, professional culture, strong client relationships, and a genuine team‑first mindset. We take pride in running a well‑organised, welcoming hospital where both pets and people feel supported.
With a huge variety of cafés to choose from, you can enjoy your favourite coffee and pastries before taking a short stroll to the beach, soaking up the sunshine on your lunch break.
About the Role
You’ll work closely with a Regional Manager from the industry who will support both you and the Lead Vet, giving you the autonomy and trust to treat the clinic as if it were your own.
Yes, there are some things that need to be done, but overall, this will be your clinic. You’ll have the opportunity to shape the culture, build your team, and create the kind of workplace you’ve always dreamed of working in.
You’ll also be part of a supportive group of clinics where Practice Managers share ideas, knowledge, and practical support. Whether you need inspiration for a new initiative, a nurse to cover an unexpected shift, or even find yourself urgently running out of a medication, you’ll have a network of people who will be there to help.
You’re never expected to do it all on your own. You’ll have the autonomy to lead your clinic your way, while knowing there’s a strong team behind you whenever you need them.
This will predominantly be a Monday–Friday role, offering stability, autonomy, and the opportunity to truly own your clinic.
What you’ll be doing:
- Leading, coaching, and supporting a team of veterinarians, nurses, and support staff
- Managing clinic operations including rostering, stock control, systems, and compliance
- Overseeing financial performance - budgets, P&L, KPIs, and reporting
- Driving a high standard of client experience and service excellence
- Managing HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and development
- Handling client feedback and complaints with professionalism and care
- Working in partnership with the Lead Vet and Head Nurse to align clinical and operational goals
What We’re Looking For
You’re already working in a Practice Manager or similar leadership role and are ready to take ownership of a busy, well-run veterinary clinic.
- 1–2 years’ experience in a Practice Manager or comparable role
- Veterinary background required - veterinary nursing background preferred
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or strong experience in lieu of formal qualifications
- Confident people leader with a coaching and mentoring approach
- Strong financial acumen, including budgets, KPIs, and business performance
- Experience with HR, recruitment, and performance management
- Excellent client communication and complaints handling skills
- Experience with practice management systems (EzyVet)
- Solid understanding of compliance, WHS, and operational best practice
We Know This Industry Isn’t Without Its Challenges - And We Take That Seriously.
Your wellbeing is not an afterthought here. We’re committed to a safe, supportive environment backed by real safety standards, EAP support, a Mental Health First Aid network, and the Best for Pet Wellness Plan - because the people who care for animals deserve to be looked after too.
Small Clinic Feel. Big Network Behind You.
Port Melbourne Vet is proudly part of VetPartners - Australia and New Zealand’s largest veterinary care network of 270+ clinics and a community of over 1,000 vets and nurses united by a genuine love for animals. Joining us means joining something bigger - a network that invests in your growth, your wellbeing, and your future.
Here’s what that looks like:
📈 Real career pathways - grow into senior leadership, regional roles, or broaden your operational expertise
👶 Paid parental leave - flexible programs for primary and secondary carers, plus a return‑to‑work bonus
🧠 Health & wellbeing support - EAP, Mental Health First Aid network, and fitness benefits
🛍️ Everyday discounts & perks - 100+ discounts on fuel, groceries, entertainment, travel, and more
🐾 Pet benefits - savings on pet care and insurance for your own furry family
🌐 Connected community - access to a network of over 4,000 vets and nurses across ANZ
Sound Like Your Kind of Place?
We’d love to hear from you. Apply via the link below or reach out to Joseph Friend at: joseph.friend@vetpartners.com.au for a confidential chat - even if you just want to explore whether this role is the right fit.
VetPartners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.
University of Sydney Camperdown, Inner West Sydney, NSW (posted 17th September) Hospital Manager
Hospital Manager
Your chance to have a marked impact on the future of the veterinary profession.
- Full time, Fixed Term Parental Leave Cover until 13th February 2028
- Located onsite on Camperdown Campus
- Exciting opportunity to contribute to the development and implementation of hospital strategy in a competitive veterinary market
- Base Salary HEO 10 (38 hours) $176,461 p.a. + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to join the University of Sydney Veterinary Teaching Hospital. As part of the School of Veterinary Science which is ranked #1 in Australia, the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Sydney (UVTHS) provides a clinical learning experience for veterinary students with staff engaged in professional training programs through provision of veterinary services to the public.
We are currently seeking a Hospital Manager to play a critical role in the operational management of the hospital for the period of parental leave cover and to contribute to the development and implementation of hospital strategy. Together with the Director of Vet Operations, the role oversees the execution of services which provide clinical teaching, research and business activities in a competitive veterinary market.
UVTHS is a combined referral and primary care small animal hospital with access to a range of specialist services, expertise, and equipment to offer excellent care to our patients. We benefit from a loyal clientele who always want the very best for their pets. This is your chance to have a marked impact on the future of the veterinary profession through your contribution and support of the clinical service and training of students.
The key benefits
- be stimulated by an academic environment focused on teaching and research
- opportunity for you to learn and enhance your skills and experience in a unique teaching and research environment of a veterinary teaching hospital
- salary packaging available
- access to employee assistance programs (EAP) at no cost
- access to fitness passport, as well as discounted rates on university sports and fitness centres
- located on the Camperdown campus, 4 km from the city centre, in a convenient central location with ample public transport options. Discounted Staff Parking is also available on site.
In the position you will be
- providing operational leadership and contributing to the development of the hospital's strategy
- managing the development of business plans for the delivery of services for the hospital and ensuring the effective implementation of new initiatives
- the critical point of contact with oversight of WH&S and operational requirements across the span of each week for the Hospital
- overseeing the continuous improvement of processes to support efficient and effective hospital operations
- responsible for the functional leadership and management of professional support staff in hospital. Manage the responsibilities of their workload, safety, mentoring, training, performance reviews and staff development
- managing building and space allocation and all local infrastructure upgrade and redevelopment and equipment projects
- managing risks and workplace health and safety for the hospital that might impact staff welfare and the efficient and effective operation of the Hospital services and the teaching program
- working with senior leaders to manage the efficient utilisation and deployment of resources for the hospital in line with the broader School strategy
- contributing to the development and design of the hospital's external engagement strategy.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Pre-employment checks and declarations. Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University's obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
EEO Statement
At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence, and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.
How to apply
Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via clicking here.
For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.
For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Chris Masaoka, Recruitment Operations by email to recruitment.sea@sydney.edu.au.
Click to view the Position Description for this role.
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