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Join a team where your work truly makes a difference for animals, clients and the wider West Coast community. West Coast Vets are looking for a Head Veterinary Nurse to lead our Greymouth clinic nursing team. This role suits an experienced Vet Nurse ready to step up into leadership, or a senior nurse wanting to grow and develop in a supportive, values-driven clinic.
Job Responsibility:
Providing surgical and hospital nursing support, including anaesthetics, patient care and animal handling
Assisting veterinarians with clinical procedures and diagnostics
Leading and supporting the veterinary nursing team day to day
Delivering vet nurse consults and client education
Collecting and submitting diagnostic samples
Providing fluid therapy and IV catheter placement
Coordinating rosters, leave and team coverage
Supporting stock control and restricted drug recording
Promoting a positive, safe and well-organised clinic environment
Requirements:
Hold a Certificate or Diploma in Veterinary Nursing
Have at least 3 years’ experience as a Vet Nurse, including surgical support
Are a confident communicator with strong people skills
Are organised, proactive and calm under pressure
Hold a full NZ driver’s licence
Nice to have:
Leadership experience
What we offer:
Access to career pathways, CPD funding and leadership development
Access to a wider veterinary network, providing career pathways, shared learning and growth opportunities
Strong focus on wellbeing, safety and team culture