ECC Veterinary Manager: Lead & Mentor Emergency Team

The Animal Referral Hospital; City of Moonee Valley; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Relocation assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pet care discounts

Job summary

The Animal Referral Hospital Essendon Fields in Melbourne seeks an experienced Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian to lead and inspire our busy ECC team. This role combines frontline clinical work with leadership, mentoring and operational management to shape the department's future.

Join a premier referral hospital with a multidisciplinary team, flexible working arrangements and a strong focus on clinical excellence, mentoring, and developing others in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Veterinary degree eligible for registration in Victoria and current registration.
• Demonstrated leadership experience within Emergency & Critical Care or referral environments.
• Strong communication, organisational and people management skills and mentoring ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and support the ECC veterinary team.
• Assist with rostering, leave management and workforce planning.
• Promote clinical excellence and high standards of patient care.
• Collaborate with specialists, referring veterinarians and hospital leadership.
• Support client communication and complex case management.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, processes and team development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

People management

Mentoring

Collaboration

Education

Veterinary degree

Registration in Victoria

ECC membership (ANZCVS)

Tools

RxWorks

SmartFlow

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Animal Referral Hospital Essendon Fields in Melbourne seeks an experienced Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian to lead and inspire our busy ECC team. This role combines frontline clinical work with leadership, mentoring and operational management to shape the department's future.

Join a premier referral hospital with a multidisciplinary team, flexible working arrangements and a strong focus on clinical excellence, mentoring, and developing others in a supportive environment.