Description Lead Veterinarian – Southern Animal Health, Melbourne Love mentoring? Passionate about professional development? Ready to lead an engaged, close-knit team in a thriving clinic? This could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. At Southern Animal Health , we’re proud of the strong reputation we've built over 16 years, serving our local community just 18 km south-east of Melbourne’s CBD. We’re a purpose-built clinic with a modern, fully equipped facility and a fantastic team of 5 vets and 1 1 dedicated support staff . Our culture is all about collaboration, continuous learning, and delivering outstanding care—with a personal touch. We’re currently seeking a Lead Veterinarian to guide, inspire, and grow alongside our team. If you’re a natural mentor who enjoys shaping veterinary teams and driving clinical standards, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact. What You’ll Be Doing: Leading a team of likeminded, passionate vets Fostering a culture of continuous learning and development Working closely with our Practice Manager and Regional Manager to shape the direction of the clinic Enjoying guaranteed surgical time and a strong mix of cases, from routine to complex Mentoring junior vets and contributing to regular clinical development sessions What’s In It for You: Competitive salary - based on experience Relocation allowance available for interstate candidates Flexible full-time roster: 4 weekdays and every 3 rd weekend. Public holidays required on a rotation basis Weekly team development meetings and access to VetPartners' Leadership Development Program Support from a highly skilled nursing and reception team Purpose-built clinic with 4 consult rooms, sterile surgery, treatment areas and digital x-ray A strong management support structure to ensure your success Dedicated pathology callback time during consult shifts Enjoy a broad and loyal clientele with varied, interesting cases Clinic Hours: Monday to Friday: 7:00am – 6:30pm (Vets start from 8am) Saturday & Sunday: 8:30am – 3:00pm Public Holidays: 8:00am – 4:00pm Apply now or contact Pri from our careers team to discuss this opportunity and how you can join the team! Phone: 0452 321 447 or email: [email protected] If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make your mark as a veterinary leader, we’d love to chat. Check us out at www.southernanimalhealth.com.au
