Clinical Lead Veterinarian

Animal Emergency Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible rostering

Permanent role

Professional development

Career progression

Supportive team culture

Innovative facilities

Job summary

Animal Emergency Australia North Coast is seeking a Clinical Lead Veterinarian to drive clinical excellence and lead our emergency team. The role blends hands‑on critical care with leadership, mentoring, and ongoing education within a growing national network.

You will partner with a passionate team in a stunning NSW location, enjoying flexible rostering and meaningful professional development opportunities while advancing standards of patient care.

Qualifications

• Experienced veterinarian with a passion for emergency and critical care.
• Strong clinical skills with commitment to evidence‑based practice.
• Leadership capability to influence and support a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence in decision‑making with minimal supervision.
• Alignment with the values of Animal Emergency Australia.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical excellence and mentor the veterinary team.
• Provide hands‑on clinical work in emergency and critical care.
• Develop and deliver ongoing education and training.
• Foster a collaborative, supportive workplace culture.

Skills

Emergency & critical care

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Job description

• Develop and shape an experienced and skilled veterinary team
• Meaningful work in one of Australia's most stunning locations and lifestyle
• Permanent role with flexible hours ~ 32-38hrs per week

• Develop and shape an experienced and skilled veterinary team
• Meaningful work in one of Australia's most stunning locations and lifestyle
• Permanent role with flexible hours ~ 32-38hrs per week

AES North Coast is part of the Animal Emergency Australia network, delivering high-quality emergency veterinary care to the local community. Our hospital is equipped with modern facilities and supported by a passionate, skilled team committed to excellence in patient care. We are a friendly team who love living in the beautiful Northern Rivers region of NSW.

As the Clinical Lead Veterinarian, you will play a pivotal role in driving clinical excellence and supporting the development of our veterinary team. This is a dual-focused role, combining hands‑on clinical work with leadership, mentoring, and continuing education training.

• Rate depending on experience $150k - $161k + Super
• 150% loading on Public Holidays
• Work‑life balance with flexible rostering options
• Permanent role with 32-38hours per week.
• Career progression opportunities within a growing national organisation
• Ongoing professional development and training support
• A fun, easy going, collaborative workplace culture
• Access to innovative facilities and equipment
• The opportunity to lead, mentor, and shape the future of veterinary care
• Be part of a team that values Kindness, Transparency, Ownership, Teamwork and Growth

About You

You are an experienced veterinarian with a passion for emergency and critical care, and a natural ability to lead and mentor others.

• Proven experience in veterinary practice, ideally within emergency or critical care
• Strong clinical skills with a commitment to continuous learning and evidence‑based practice
• Leadership capability with the ability to influence, guide, and support a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence in decision‑making and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• A positive, resilient attitude aligned with AEA's values

If you're ready to take the next step in your veterinary career and make a meaningful impact as a clinical leader as well as live in a beautiful place, we would love to hear from you.

Reach out to Sarah at [e-mail] for further information.