Lead Vet - Part-Time Maternity Cover & Surgery Mentorship

Vetlink; Sydney; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Vetlink in Sydney, NSW, seeks a maternity-cover veterinarian for an 8-month fixed-term position starting December 2026. The role is lead vet, providing clinical guidance to a 4-person team and stepping in as superintendent when needed.

The position is part-time (3 days per week with one weekend per month), with potential to move to full-time. Experience in soft-tissue surgery and mentoring staff is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience with soft-tissue surgery is essential.
• Ability to mentor and support a small veterinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day clinical guidance to a 4-person veterinary team.
• Step in to cover superintendent duties when required.
• Manage a varied caseload of consultations and surgery.

Skills

Soft-tissue surgery

Mentoring veterinarians

Job description

Vetlink in Sydney, NSW, seeks a maternity-cover veterinarian for an 8-month fixed-term position starting December 2026. The role is lead vet, providing clinical guidance to a 4-person team and stepping in as superintendent when needed.

The position is part-time (3 days per week with one weekend per month), with potential to move to full-time. Experience in soft-tissue surgery and mentoring staff is desirable.