Southern Animal Health

Lead Veterinarian

Organisation:
Southern Animal Health
Location:
Cheltenham, Melbourne
Occupation:
Veterinarian - Small Animal
Employment Type:
Full Time
Posted:

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 11 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 3rd 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: priyanka.kumari@vetpartners.com.au

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

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