Lead Veterinarian

About the role

Kwinana Veterinary Hospital is growing and is looking for a Lead Veterinarian to help guide its development. You will initially work alongside one other permanent veterinarian while recruitment is underway to expand the team. The role combines clinical leadership with hands-on consulting and surgery, and includes a 1-in-3 weekend roster whose hours are included in your full-time hours.

Key responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and support to a growing team
• Help shape the hospital's clinical standards, workflows and culture
• Mentor veterinarians and nurses
• Spend two days each week in surgery to maintain and develop surgical skills
• Consult, work through varied cases and support the clinical development of the team
• Work closely with the Practice Manager to guide the hospital's growth
• Take part in recruiting and developing the future veterinary team

Required profile

• Registration, or eligibility for registration, with the Veterinary Surgeons Board of Western Australia
• Experience as a veterinarian, or readiness to take the next step
• A collaborative and supportive leadership style
• Genuine interest in mentoring and developing others
• Confidence to make clinical decisions and guide hospital standards

What we offer

• $2,000 annual CPD allowance
• One week of paid study leave each year
• Complimentary CPD workshops and courses through the Veterinary Training Centre
• Flexibility to shape your own roster
• Access to experienced colleagues across the wider VetPartners network