Head Nurse

Are you ready to take the next step in your Vet Nurse career as our new** Head Nurse **at** PetVet Lower Hutt?**

This role is perfect for someone wanting a challenge, that thrives off teamwork and supporting staff to grow and develop. There are no limits to the role for the right person who is wanting to develop further in their leadership skills and responsibilities.

No two days are the same in our clinic... we work alongside Veterinarians of all levels including Specialists, allowing us to extend our Nursing skills and select a direction of expertise for ourselves when desired. If you are an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual who thrives in a team environment then this might be the role for you

We have an experienced Orthopedic Surgeon who has joined our team, so this is the perfect opportunity if this is an area of interest to you as there will be rotation between medicine and surgery as well as leading our Nursing team

This rare opportunity is a full-time role covering an average of 39 hours per week and only 1 in 8 Saturdays.

**About you**:

- Fully qualified Vet Nurse or Vet Tech with a solid clinical background
- Sound knowledge and understanding of high standards of patient care
- Willingness to assist, guide, support and develop our Vet Nurses
- Proven team player capable or working in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills
- Must have ability to multitask and demonstrate attention to detail
- Effective time management and organizational skills

**Benefits**:

- Competitive remuneration
- CPD allowance
- FREE access to our very own purpose-built training centre
- Paid parental leave & return-to-work bonus
- Highly supportive environment and wider team
- Access to the largest Veterinary Network across New Zealand and Australia
- Staff benefits & discounts

Our mission is to provide our clients and their pets with excellent Veterinary service and quality pet products while delivering superior veterinary skills, technology, and advice within a friendly and caring environment.