Veterinary Team Manager

About the role

Animal Emergency Australia is seeking a Veterinary Team Manager for its flagship hospital in Hobart. This non‑clinical leadership position owns team performance, workforce strategy and operational delivery within a 24/7 emergency environment, directly influencing people, patient care and business outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the performance, engagement and development of the veterinary team.
• Foster a high‑performance, values‑led culture built on accountability and trust.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding and workforce planning to ensure capability and capacity alignment.
• Manage performance through coaching, development, performance reviews and difficult conversations.
• Drive change initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
• Ensure effective rostering, workforce sustainability and operational coverage.
• Support financial performance by managing labour costs, improving efficiency and providing reporting insights.
• Partner with clinical and operational leaders to optimise patient outcomes and service delivery.

Required profile

• Demonstrated senior leadership experience in a fast‑paced, 24/7 environment.
• Strong commercial instincts with a track record of delivering business results.
• Excellent people leadership skills, able to build resilient, high‑performing teams.
• Ability to translate strategy into execution and drive operational discipline.
• Commitment to a values‑driven, people‑first culture.

Required skills

• Strategic thinking and operational planning.
• Workforce planning and talent management.
• Performance management and coaching.
• Change management and continuous improvement.
• Financial acumen related to labour cost management.

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence outcomes across people, patients and business performance.
• Collaborative environment within a national network of emergency veterinary hospitals.
• Support for professional growth and career development.