We are seeking an experienced and motivated Nurse Floor Manager to lead and support our nursing and veterinary teams. Reporting to the Head Clinical Manager, this key leadership role is responsible for ensuring smooth day-to-day clinical operations, maintaining high standards of patient care, and fostering a positive, supportive working environment.
This hands-on leadership role includes both surgical and hospital nursing, as well as training, mentoring, and supporting junior staff.

• Oversee daily floor operations to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality patient care
• Act as the senior nursing presence on the floor, supporting clinical decision-making and workflow prioritisation
• Lead, mentor, and support the nursing team in a busy clinical environment
• Maintain and uphold clinical, hygiene, safety, and WHS standards
• Perform surgical nursing duties, including patient preparation, anaesthetic monitoring, and recovery
• Manage hospital nursing care, including inpatient monitoring, medication administration, and nursing support
• Uphold, educate, and promote gold standard practices across the team
• Promote a culture consistent with our core values
• Use Vision VPM software to manage patient records and workflows
• Support diagnostics through IDEXX in-house laboratory testing

• Qualified Veterinary Nurse or Veterinary Technician (or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a senior nursing or supervisory role
• Strong experience in both surgical and hospital nursing
• Comfortable using Vision VPM software and working with an in-house IDEXX laboratory
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Calm, confident, and effective under pressure
• Passionate about delivering high standards of patient care and supporting team wellbeing
• Confident in decision-making and problem-solving within a clinical setting

We are seeking an enthusiastic, reliable, punctual, hardworking, responsible and experienced horse person to join our team.  The role involves feeding and stable management, monitoring and reporting on the condition of patients, grooming, yard maintenance, and occasionally assisting with patient treatments.

Successful applicants must have the ability to work unsupervised and have good communication skills. Must be available to work Monday – Friday (mornings and afternoons) with weekend work available.

If this sounds like you, please email your CV/resume along with 3 references to employment@westvets.com.au.

Telephone applications will not be accepted.

• Assist our veterinarians with reproductive procedures
• Horse handling
• Patient care
• Treatments
• Cleaning and maintaining equipment
• General nursing duties.

• Responsible for feeding horses, daily water and paddock checks
• Cleaning stables and yards
• Monitoring horse health
• General property maintenance.

• Have previous horse handling experience (essential)
• Are passionate about providing a high standard of animal care and husbandry
• Take pride in delivering exceptional patient care and maintaining excellent welfare standards
• Are reliable, hardworking and physically fit
• Work well independently and as part of a team
• Have excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Are available to work rotating rosters, including weekends and public holidays

• Providing a warm and professional welcome to our clients and their animals
• Delivering exceptional customer service with empathy and compassion
• Managing appointments and a high volume of phone enquiries
• Processing payments and maintaining accurate client records
• Supporting the veterinary and nursing teams
• Helping ensure the smooth day-to-day running of our busy practice

From puppies and kittens to horses, alpacas and everything in between — you’ll meet a wonderful variety of patients!

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Reliable and committed – ready to show up and contribute positively every day
• Resilient – veterinary practice can be busy and emotionally challenging at times
• Customer-focused – able to provide a professional, empathetic experience for our
  clients
• Organised and able to multitask – comfortable managing competing priorities in a
  busy environment
• Proactive – able to use initiative and problem-solve when needed
• A strong team player – committed to supporting colleagues and contributing to a
  positive workplace

Previous reception or customer service experience is essential. Experience within a veterinary or medical environment, including familiarity with Vision Software, would be highly regarded, but is not essential.

• Full-time position – 38 hours per week
• Based at WestVETS Animal Hospital, Anstead
• Some Saturday work is required, generally one half-day per month
• Employment conditions and remuneration are in accordance with the Animal Care and Veterinary Services Award
• Remuneration will be commensurate with experience, with consideration given to relevant skills and previous experience
• Immediate start available for the right candidate

At WestVETS, we are guided by our REACT values:

Respect | Excellence | Accountability | Compassion | Teamwork

If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to clients, their animals and your team, we’d love to hear from you.