Job Description

🐾🌴 Head Veterinary Nurse (Full-Time) – Greencross Burleigh Waters

Love animals? Great with people? Ready to lead an incredible team? You might be exactly who we’re looking for.

About the Role

We’re excited to offer a full-time opportunity for a passionate and capable Head Veterinary Nurse to join our Burleigh Waters clinic.

This is a busy, hands-on role where your nursing skills will be valued and utilised every day. You’ll lead and support a close-knit team that truly feels like family, while helping deliver exceptional care to every patient and client.

• Lead, mentor, and support a collaborative nursing team
• Work in a clinic known for high-quality patient and client care
• Enjoy a steady flow of interesting cases and great clients
• Be part of a team that embraces new ideas and continuous improvement
• Thrive in an environment that genuinely prioritises work/life balance, with effective scheduling and regular breaks

About Us

We’re known as a bit of a “unicorn clinic” – the kind of workplace people rarely want to leave.

Our culture is:

• Supportive, approachable, and drama-free
• No gossip, no egos – just a team that enjoys working together
• Hardworking, positive, and full of laughs

We’re a well-supported 3–4 vet per day clinic, offering:

• Strong collaboration and shared case management
• A balanced and manageable workload
• A diverse mix of medical and surgical cases

We’re also passionate about mentoring, regularly supporting TAFE students, so a love of teaching and developing others is highly valued.

Living & Working in Burleigh Waters

Burleigh Waters offers the perfect blend of career opportunity and lifestyle.

• Just minutes from the iconic Burleigh Heads Beach – perfect for a swim, surf, or sunset walk after work
• A relaxed coastal lifestyle with a strong sense of community
• Surrounded by great cafés, local markets, and wellness spots
• Close to national parks and outdoor activities for weekend adventures
• Easy access to the Gold Coast’s best dining, shopping, and entertainment
• A location that truly supports a healthy, balanced lifestyle

This is the kind of place where you can finish work and be at the beach within minutes — making every workday feel a little lighter.

Work-Life Balance

We genuinely believe great care starts with a supported team:

• ✅ No overtime culture
• ✅ Full-time hours (4-day week with the occasional Saturday shift)
• ✅ Sustainable workloads
• ✅ Regular team social activities
• ✅ A clinic that supports life outside of work

Why Greencross?

At Greencross, we’re all about helping our people grow, feel supported, and enjoy coming to work.

You’ll have access to:

• Strong leadership support at clinic, regional, and national levels
• CPD and development including LinkedIn Learning, VetWebinars & Annual Clinical Conference
• Career progression across a large national network
• Team benefits including:
  • Fitness Passport
  • 50% off Royal Canin
  • 25% off Petbarn products
  • Pounce discounts across retail, travel & more
• A culture built on respect, teamwork, and support
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for wellbeing

Is This You?

We’d love to hear from you if you bring:

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent)
• 3+ years’ clinical experience
• Strong clinical skills and confidence in a busy environment
• Leadership experience, or a desire to step into leadership
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A calm, organised, and proactive approach
• A positive leadership style that supports and uplifts others
• A passion for mentoring and helping others grow

Join Us

Whether you’re an experienced Head Nurse or a talented nurse ready to take the next step, we’d love to chat.

If you’re looking for a clinic where culture truly matters, your work is valued, and your lifestyle outside of work is just as important — this could be the perfect fit.