Coastal Lead Vet & Clinic Mentor

VetPartners Australia; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible roster

High CPD allowance

VetPartners Training Centre access

Fitness Passport

Employee discounts

Novated leasing

Parental leave

Wellbeing Gateway

Health cover

Job summary

Better Pet Vets Mackay in North Queensland is seeking an experienced Lead Veterinarian to guide clinical teams while remaining hands-on in small animal care. This leadership role combines high-quality medicine and surgical case work with mentorship of the GP veterinarians and support staff in a busy, modern hospital.

You’ll drive clinical standards, participate in performance development, and contribute to growth and client care in a friendly, coastal community that offers an exceptional

Qualifications

• 5+ years in small animal general practice
• Bachelor or Doctor of Veterinary Science (or equivalent)
• Current veterinary registration in Australia
• Strong clinical skills in medicine and surgery
• Interest in mentoring and developing other veterinarians
• Strong leadership and communication abilities

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality clinical care across medical and surgical cases
• Lead, mentor and support the GP veterinary team
• Act as line manager for GP veterinarians and provide guidance
• Support performance development and appraisals for GP veterinarians
• Contribute to training of nursing and animal attendant teams
• Drive clinical standards and continuous improvement across the hospital
• Contribute to development and implementation of the hospital's marketing plan
• Collaborate with leadership to grow the hospital while remaining hands-on clinically

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Clinical skills

Communication

Small animal GP

Education

Bachelor or DVSc

Job description

Better Pet Vets Mackay in North Queensland is seeking an experienced Lead Veterinarian to guide clinical teams while remaining hands-on in small animal care. This leadership role combines high-quality medicine and surgical case work with mentorship of the GP veterinarians and support staff in a busy, modern hospital.

You’ll drive clinical standards, participate in performance development, and contribute to growth and client care in a friendly, coastal community that offers an exceptional