Lead Veterinarian

VetPartners Australia and New Zealand; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Free access to CPD Training Centre

CPD Support

Work-Life Balance

Wellbeing Program

Paid parental leave

Relocation Support

Relocation support

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Australia is seeking an experienced Lead Veterinarian to join their team on the Sunshine Coast. This role involves overseeing patient care, mentoring staff, and maintaining high clinical standards in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills and at least 5 years of small animal experience. Benefits include competitive salary, CPD support, and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Ideally 5+ years small animal experience.
• Ideally 5+ years small animal experience.
• Strong communicator and team player who builds excellent client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high clinical standards while building a collaborative team environment.
• Oversee patient care and mentor staff.
• Contribute to practice development.

Skills

Strong communication

Team player

Client relationship building

Client relationships

Education

Qualified Veterinarian registered with QLD Veterinary Practitioners Board

Job description

Lead Veterinarian – Mountain Creek Veterinary Clinic

Mountain Creek Veterinary Clinic is a thriving boutique practice located just 10 minutes from the beach on the beautiful Sunshine Coast. We're seeking a confident and passionate Lead Veterinarian to join our stable, close-knit team where most members have been with us for 5-10 years. Our team includes 5 experienced vets and 6 nurses, with 3 vets and 3‑5 nurses working each day. We're a supportive, family‑like team that values culture, clinical excellence, work‑life balance, and our amazing client relationships.

What you’ll be doing: As our Lead Veterinarian, you’ll handle diverse cases that keep every day interesting and challenging. You’ll maintain high clinical standards while building a collaborative team environment, overseeing patient care, mentoring staff, and contributing to practice development.

Benefits you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive Salary – Reflective of your experience and skills
• Free access to VetPartners’ CPD Training Centre
• CPD Support – Study leave plus a generous CPD allowance
• Work‑Life Balance – Flexible rosters to suit your lifestyle
• Wellbeing Program – Access to Fitness Passport, Medibank Corporate Cover, and our Wellbeing Gateway
• Paid parental leave, discounts at 80+ retailers (via Flare), and novated leasing options
• Relocation Support – Assistance available for interstate or international candidates

About you:

• Qualified Veterinarian registered with QLD Veterinary Practitioners Board
• Ideally 5+ years small animal experience
• Strong communicator and team player who builds excellent client relationships

Ready to make the move? Apply today or contact Alisa on 0466 422 294 or [e-mail] for a confidential chat.