Description Full-Time Head Veterinary Nurse Annandale Animal Hospital | Inner West Sydney Are you an experienced Veterinary Nurse ready to step into a leadership role where your skills, voice and passion truly matter? Annandale Animal Hospital is a well-established, community-focused small animal practice in Sydney’s Inner West. We’re known for our loyal client base, high standards of patient care, and a genuinely supportive, close-knit team. We’re now seeking a Full-Time Head Veterinary Nurse to lead our nursing team and help shape the future of our clinic. About the Role As Head Vet Nurse, you’ll play a key leadership role while remaining hands-on in clinical care. You’ll be responsible for managing a highly skilled nursing team and acting as the hospital coordinator to ensure each day’s procedures and hospital cases run smoothly. Our practice manages a high in-house caseload, including surgical and medical cases, so this role suits a confident and experienced nurse who thrives in a busy clinical environment. You’ll be supported by an engaged veterinary team and management who value collaboration and professional growth. Your responsibilities will include: Leading, mentoring and supporting our skilled nursing team Coordinating hospital workflow to ensure the day’s procedures and patient care run efficiently Acting as the hospital coordinator, overseeing surgical schedules and inpatient management Maintaining high standards of patient care and hospital protocols Assisting with training, onboarding and performance development Working closely with vets and management to foster a positive team culture About You You’re a confident, compassionate nurse who enjoys mentoring others, staying organised in a busy environment, and taking ownership of hospital operations. You’ll bring: Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent experience) Minimum 3 years veterinary nursing experience, ideally in a busy small animal practice Previous leadership or senior nursing experience (highly regarded) Strong clinical and surgical nursing skills The ability to coordinate hospital workflow and manage multiple cases Excellent communication and organisational skills A positive, team-first attitude Why Join Annandale Animal Hospital? Full-time, stable leadership role Supportive, friendly and experienced team Busy and varied in-house caseload Opportunities for professional development Inner West location with great cafés, shops and transport nearby If you’re ready to take the next step in your veterinary nursing career and lead a team that truly enjoys coming to work, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and join a clinic where your leadership makes a real difference.
