Head Veterinary Nurse – Bunbury Animal Hospital

Head Veterinary Nurse

Bunbury Animal Hospital | Bunbury, WA

Lead a great team, shape the future of nursing and enjoy an incredible WA lifestyle.

Bunbury Animal Hospital is entering an exciting new chapter, and we’re looking for a passionate and experienced Head Veterinary Nurse to help lead the way.

This is more than a nursing role. It’s an opportunity to make a genuine impact on patient care, nursing standards, team development and clinic culture within one of regional Australia’s most established veterinary hospitals.

The foundations are already in place. A dedicated veterinary and nursing team, loyal clients, excellent facilities and a strong reputation built over more than 50 years. Now we’re looking for a nursing leader who can continue building on that success.

If you love mentoring others, developing nursing teams, creating efficient systems and delivering outstanding patient care, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

About Us

Bunbury Animal Hospital has proudly served the local community for more than 50 years and remains a trusted part of the region.

Our hospital includes both a companion animal hospital and separate equine hospital, giving our team exposure to a diverse and rewarding caseload. Our companion animal facility is purpose built and equipped with DR radiography, in house laboratory, iM3 dental equipment and dental radiography, endoscopy, ultrasound and orthopaedic equipment.

Why This Role Is Different

This isn’t just about managing a roster or ordering stock.

As Head Veterinary Nurse, you’ll play a key leadership role within the hospital. You’ll help shape the nursing team, support professional development, drive clinical excellence and contribute to the overall success of the clinic.

You’ll still enjoy hands on nursing and patient care while having the opportunity to mentor others and influence how the hospital operates.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced nurse who is ready to step into a broader leadership role while continuing to do what they love.

What You’ll Be Doing

Lead and Develop the Nursing Team

• Mentor and support nurses and animal care attendants across both companion animal and equine services
• Coordinate nurse onboarding, training and professional development
• Build a positive, engaged and accountable team culture
• Help develop future nursing leaders within the clinic

Champion High Standards of Patient Care

• Support best practice nursing care, anaesthesia, hospitalisation and infection control
• Assist with complex nursing and procedural cases
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and clinical excellence

Improve Systems and Hospital Efficiency

• Coordinate daily nursing activities and workflow
• Assist with rostering and resource planning
• Help identify and implement improvements to systems and processes
• Support smooth and efficient hospital operations

Be Part of the Leadership Team

• Work closely with veterinarians and clinic leadership
• Contribute ideas and initiatives that improve patient care and team performance
• Help shape the future direction of the nursing team

About You

We’re looking for an experienced veterinary nurse who enjoys leading from the front.

You will bring:

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
• Significant veterinary nursing experience
• Previous leadership, supervisory or senior nursing experience
• Strong mentoring and coaching skills
• Excellent communication and organisational ability
• A genuine passion for patient care and nursing excellence
• A positive, collaborative and solutions focused mindset
• The ability to work across both companion animal and equine services

What We Offer

• Permanent full-time position
• Competitive salary package of $75,000 to $80,000/annum plus superannuation, depending on experience
• Relocation assistance
• Accommodation assistance to help you get settled in Bunbury
• One return flight to the East Coast each year
• Laptop provided
• Ongoing professional development and leadership training
• Support from an experienced leadership team and the broader Apiam networkGenuine opportunity to develop your leadership skills and career
• Access to a broad network of nurses and leaders across Apiam Animal Health

Additional Benefits

• Because looking after our people matters, you’ll also enjoy:
• Professional memberships supported
• Generous CPD support and development opportunities
• Paid parental leave in addition to the Government scheme
• Employee Assistance Program with confidential counselling and wellbeing support
• Trained Mental Health First Aid Officers across the Apiam network Retail, travel and lifestyle discounts through our employee benefits programs Travel discounts through Verve Travel Management and Hertz
• Staff discounts on veterinary products and services for your own pets

Why Bunbury?

Bunbury offers an incredible lifestyle with beautiful beaches, great cafés, excellent schools and easy access to the world-renowned Margaret River region.

It’s the perfect place to enjoy a coastal lifestyle while building valuable leadership experience in a busy and rewarding hospital environment.

And for those thinking about the bigger picture, opportunities like this can be a fantastic way to accelerate your career. Spend a few years building your leadership skills and experience in beautiful WA, then position yourself for future opportunities across Apiam’s growing network, including new and expanding clinics throughout Australia.

Ready for Your Next Step?

If you’re an experienced veterinary nurse looking to take the next step into leadership while continuing to make a real difference to patients, clients and your team, we’d love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion, contact Corinne Warnick on 0458 387 478 or [email protected]