Emergency Veterinary Team Leader: Lead, Mentor & Grow ECC

Greencross Vets; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

PR pathway

Parental leave

CE allowances

Professional membership

Job summary

VRH is seeking an experienced Emergency Veterinary Team Leader to lead our ECC service in Melbourne. This leadership role focuses on mentoring veterinarians, upholding high clinical standards, and guiding the growth of a multidisciplinary emergency team.

You will influence team culture, support onboarding and ongoing professional development, and work with hospital leadership to shape the future direction of ECC. A clear pathway to Head of Department exists for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Registered veterinarian in Victoria or eligible for registration.
• Strong experience in Emergency & Critical Care.
• Mentoring, coaching, and developing others.
• Demonstrated leadership or people-management experience.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and relationship-building.
• Commitment to clinical excellence and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible and accountable leadership across the ECC team.
• Mentor, coach and develop veterinarians at all career stages.
• Champion clinical governance and continuous improvement.
• Drive consistent clinical standards, protocols and patient care.
• Support rostering, operations, and resource use.
• Collaborate with specialist departments for seamless care.

Skills

Emergency veterinary leadership

Mentoring & coaching

Veterinary registration (Vic)

Communication skills

Team development

Education

Veterinary degree (DVM) or equivalent

Job description

VRH is seeking an experienced Emergency Veterinary Team Leader to lead our ECC service in Melbourne. This leadership role focuses on mentoring veterinarians, upholding high clinical standards, and guiding the growth of a multidisciplinary emergency team.

You will influence team culture, support onboarding and ongoing professional development, and work with hospital leadership to shape the future direction of ECC. A clear pathway to Head of Department exists for the right candidate.