Lead Veterinary Surgeon — Clinical Leadership & Mentorship

VetPartners; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Coastal lifestyle

Work-life balance

Community-focused team

Job summary

Coast Animal Health Lakehaven is seeking an experienced Lead Veterinary Surgeon to join our community-focused clinic. You’ll be part of the hospital leadership team, delivering high-quality patient care while mentoring our GP veterinarians and supporting continuous professional development.

Based in Kanwal on the Central Coast, you’ll enjoy a coastal lifestyle, work-life balance and a supportive team that values personalised client service and collaboration with nursing staff.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in small animal general practice.
• Current registration with relevant NSW veterinary authority.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor GP veterinarians and nurses.
• Provide high-quality clinical care across medical and surgical cases.
• Support performance reviews and professional development.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership to shape clinical standards.

Skills

Leadership/mentoring

Communication

Team coordination

Education

BVSc / DVS (Bachelor of Veterinary Science)

Job description

Coast Animal Health Lakehaven is seeking an experienced Lead Veterinary Surgeon to join our community-focused clinic. You’ll be part of the hospital leadership team, delivering high-quality patient care while mentoring our GP veterinarians and supporting continuous professional development.

Based in Kanwal on the Central Coast, you’ll enjoy a coastal lifestyle, work-life balance and a supportive team that values personalised client service and collaboration with nursing staff.