Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Coast Animal Health

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

Lead Veterinary Surgeon – Coast Animal Health, Lake Haven!

Coast Animal Health is a community-focused small animal veterinary hospital located in Kanwal, proudly servicing Lake Haven and the surrounding Central Coast communities, including Charmhaven, Gorokan and Hamlyn Terrace.

We are passionate about providing compassionate, high-quality veterinary care, with a strong emphasis on personalised client service and building lasting relationships with our local community.

As an ISFM-accredited clinic and member of the Australian Veterinary Association, we are committed to maintaining high standards of clinical care and creating a positive environment for our patients, clients and team.

We are now looking for an experienced Lead Veterinary Surgeon to join our team and play an important role in supporting our clinical standards, mentoring fellow veterinarians and helping shape the future of the hospital.

If you are passionate about veterinary medicine, enjoy supporting others and want to make a meaningful contribution to a close-knit community, we'd love to hear from you. Come and meet our team and discover what makes Coast Animal Health a great place to work!

What you’ll be doing:

As our Lead Veterinarian, you’ll be an integral part of the hospital leadership team, helping to deliver exceptional patient care while supporting and developing our veterinary team.

Your role will include:

• Providing high-quality clinical care across medical and surgical cases
• Leading, mentoring and supporting our GP veterinary team
• Acting as the line manager for GP veterinarians, providing guidance and support
• Supporting performance reviews and ongoing professional development
• Helping to develop the skills and confidence of our veterinary and nursing teams
• Supporting the training of nurses and animal attendants when required
• Working collaboratively with the hospital leadership team

Lifestyle benefits:

Location, Coast Animal Health Lakehaven is conveniently situated:

• Beautiful beaches: Enjoy stunning beaches including Terrigal, Avoca, Copacabana, Umina and Ettalong.
• Outdoor lifestyle: Surfing, swimming, coastal walks, paddleboarding, fishing and national parks right on your doorstep.
• Work-life balance: Enjoy a more relaxed lifestyle with less of the hustle and bustle of city living.
• Community feel: A welcoming community with a more relaxed, friendly coastal atmosphere.
• Family-friendly living: Great schools, parks, sporting facilities and family activities.
• Affordable lifestyle options: A variety of housing options compared with many Sydney coastal suburbs, although prices vary significantly by location.

About you:

We’re looking for an experienced small animal veterinarian who is ready to step into a leadership position.

You’ll ideally have:

• 5+ years’ experience in small animal general practice
• A Bachelor or Doctor of Veterinary Science (or equivalent)
• Current registration with the NSW Veterinary Practitioners Board
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills