Lead Veterinarian - AdelaideVet Trinity Gardens

VetPartners; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD allowance

Free courses

Leadership development

Employee discounts

EAP access

Visa sponsorship

Relocation assistance

Job summary

VetPartners Australia Pty is seeking an experienced Lead Vet at AdelaideVet Trinity Gardens to lead the team while remaining hands-on with medicine and surgery. You will mentor colleagues, shape clinical direction, and partner with the Practice Manager to support growth and high-quality patient care.

The role joins a supportive network across AdelaideVet clinics. You will bring strong small animal GP experience, a collaborative leadership style, and commitment to excellence in patient care and

Qualifications

• Strong small animal GP experience with sound clinical judgement.
• Approachable leadership style and mentoring mindset.
• Ability to set clear clinical expectations and communicate options to clients.
• SA veterinary registration or eligibility to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical direction for the hospital while staying hands-on.
• Mentor vets and nurses and support growth across Trinity Gardens.
• Collaborate with Practice Manager on day-to-day operations.
• Deliver exceptional patient care and client communication.

Skills

Small animal GP

Leadership

Clinical judgement

Mentoring

SA Registration

Job description

Lead a team, stay hands-on and help shape how a local clinic cares for its patients.

Some mornings, the most valuable thing you’ll do is help a colleague work through an ultrasound finding. On others, it might be taking a patient to surgery or sitting down with a family to talk through a difficult decision. At AdelaideVet Trinity Gardens, you’ll have the opportunity to do all three – combining great clinical work with the chance to support, inspire and lead a team.

We’re looking for an experienced small animal veterinarian to lead our team at our Magill Road clinic in Adelaide’s beautiful eastern suburbs. You’ll continue doing what you love – consulting, operating and managing your own caseload – while also inspiring and mentoring your colleagues, supporting their growth and helping shape the future of the clinic. This is a fantastic opportunity to combine your passion for clinical excellence with the rewards of leading a great team.

Get to know Trinity Gardens

Our team at AdelaideVet are passionate, diverse, and thrive on working together to provide the best patient outcomes for every patient every time. Across the network we have a range of skilled vets and nurses but even at Trinity you will find a unique driver for each team member that creates a clinic environment where no two days are the same. Being a part of a greater network also allows for flexibility as well as extra support when you need it, a true benefit to assist you in providing superb client care.

The caseload includes preventive care, medical work-ups and surgery. The clinic offers facilities for routine to complex surgical procedures including soft tissue, dentistry and orthopaedics with on-site X-ray and ultrasound to help you investigate cases as they come in. AdelaideVet promotes fear free practice for all patients and Trinity Gardens is proud to have celebrated 10 years as an accredited Cat Friendly Clinic in 2026. There’s a dedicated feline consult room and a separate waiting area for cats, giving them a quieter start to their visit.

What leadership looks like here

As Lead Vet, you’ll set the clinical direction for the hospital and stay hands-on with the medicine you love. Your Practice Manager will take the lead on day-to-day operations, and you’ll bring the clinical expertise that helps guide decisions about patient care and how the team practices. That partnership keeps your time focused on the clinical floor, where you’ll continue seeing patients, leading cases, building your own expertise and mentoring colleagues. You’ll be a visible, approachable leader who helps the team deliver excellent care to patients and their owners.

You’ll also have colleagues at AdelaideVet Goodwood Road, Prospect and Stirling to call for a second opinion or to share what’s working in their clinics.

What our clients and team value

AdelaideVet has a long-standing rapport with our clientele, some who have been seeing us for decades. We are also passionate about building new relationships with clients that may have recently discovered us or just adopted their first pet. Clients have spoken about feeling listened to and appreciating the time the team takes to explain their options. That’s the kind of care we want our next Lead Vet to build on.

We are thoroughly impressed with the team at AdelaideVet Trinity Gardens, who consistently go above and beyond to provide exceptional care for our dog. Their compassionate, professional and attentive approach gives us great confidence that our dog is in the best possible hands. They take the time to listen carefully to our concerns, answer our questions and explain the available options, ensuring we feel informed and comfortable when making decisions about our dog’s health and wellbeing. - Jodie

Banksy and Henry are always welcomed at Trinity Gardens. The entire team are super helpful, giving us comfort that our furbabies are in safe and knowledgeable hands. - Debbie, Banksy & Henry

What you’ll bring

You may already be a Lead Vet, or you might be the colleague people naturally turn to when they need a second opinion. Either way, you’ll bring:

• Strong small animal GP experience and sound clinical judgement
• An approachable leadership style and a genuine interest in mentoring vets and nurses
• The ability to set clear clinical expectations and bring people along when things change
• A commitment to thoughtful patient care and clear, practical conversations with clients
• Veterinary registration in South Australia, or eligibility to obtain it

What you can look forward to

• $2,000 annual CPD allowance and one week of study leave to pursue your clinical or leadership interests
• Free courses and workshops through our very own Veterinary Training Centre (VTC)
• Clinical and leadership development through the wider VetPartners network
• Employee discounts and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Visa sponsorship can be considered for eligible candidates
• A relocation allowance can be considered for eligible candidates