Lead Veterinarian

Vets Central Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Board registration

VIN membership

Leadership autonomy

Career progression

Great Place to Work

EAP

Paid parental leave

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Baulkham Hills Veterinary Hospital in Sydney is seeking an Experienced Lead Veterinarian to shape the practice’s growth and care delivery. The role offers scope to implement services, refine clinical processes and mentor a diverse team of veterinarians and support staff.

You will work closely with the Practice Manager to foster an open, accountable culture, drive high standards, and pursue opportunities to evolve the practice’s offerings while ensuring exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• BVSc or equivalent degree recognised in Australia.
• Ideally 3–5 years of experience in small animal.
• Ability to listen, communicate clearly and help others understand the 'why'.
• Excellent client communication and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to think outside the box and embrace new ideas.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality medical and surgical care across a varied caseload.
• Lead by example, mentoring vets and supporting their development.
• Bring fresh ideas and turn them into practical improvements.
• Strengthen clinical standards and patient outcomes.
• Explore opportunities to develop services and grow the practice.
• Partner with the Practice Manager to build a positive, accountable team.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Team collaboration

Clinical excellence

Education

Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc) or equivalent recognised in Australia

Job description

Experienced Lead Veterinarian (Full-Time or Part-Time)

Bring your ideas, grow your leadership and help shape what comes next at Baulkham Hills Veterinary Hospital!

You're an experienced vet with ambition, ideas and a passion for bringing out the best in a team. You enjoy great clinical work, but you're also ready to influence how a practice grows, develops and delivers care. Sound like you? We'd love to meet you!

Baulkham Hills Veterinary Hospital has been caring for pets in the Hills District for more than 50 years. With a diverse companion animal caseload, six veterinarians and ten dedicated support team members, we're looking for a Lead Veterinarian to help build our next chapter.

The Role

This is a role with room to contribute your ideas and put them into action. Whether it's developing services, improving clinical processes or helping colleagues build confidence, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Working closely with the Practice Manager, you'll help create a collaborative team culture where people communicate openly, take ownership and keep learning.

• Deliver high-quality medical and surgical care across a varied caseload.
• Lead by example, mentoring vets and supporting their development.
• Bring fresh ideas and turn them into practical improvements.
• Strengthen clinical standards and patient outcomes.
• Explore opportunities to develop services and grow the practice.
• Partner with the Practice Manager to build a positive, accountable team.

About You

You're an approachable, experienced veterinarian who brings people together and puts patient care first. You're ambitious about what you and your team can achieve, and you're not afraid of change or the conversations and follow-through needed to make it happen. You're also comfortable questioning established ways of working, while respecting the experience around you and bringing the team along.

You’ll also bring:

• Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc) or an equivalent degree recognised in Australia.
• Ideally 3-5 years of experience in small animal
• The ability to listen, communicate clearly and help others understand the "why"
• Excellent client communication and relationship-building skills.
• A willingness to think outside the box and embrace new ideas.

Opportunity Highlights

• Competitive annual salary with structured performance and remuneration reviews.
• Paid Veterinary Board Registration, radiation license, and VIN membership (Pro-rata for Part-time) Real leadership autonomy with the backing of an experienced support network.
• Genuine career progression and leadership development opportunities.
• Certified as a 'Great Place to Work'.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal wellness.
• Paid Parental Leave and 'Paid Purrental Leave' for your pets.
• Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance for international candidates.

Whether you're already leading a team or ready to take that next step, we’d love to hear what you could bring to Baulkham Hills.

Location: Sydney NSW, Australia

Category: Clinical - Lead Veterinarian

Position Type: Permanent

Job Reference: AC000215