Veterinary Director - Greencross Palm Beach

Greencross Pet Wellness Company; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 151,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

12% superannuation

Performance-based incentive program

Four weeks annual leave

Six weeks paid parental leave

Industry-leading continuing education

AVA membership or registration

Scholarship opportunities for exams

Lincoln Institute Leading Edge program

Regional leadership support

International vet onboarding module

Vendor/partner discounts

Job summary

Greencross Palm Beach on the Gold Coast is seeking a Veterinary Director to lead the clinic's clinical direction and support its people and success. You will remain hands-on in consulting and surgery while guiding the team and collaborating with regional leaders.

The role offers a competitive salary package up to AU$168K, plus a performance-based incentive program and extensive professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for full veterinary registration in Queensland.
• Approximately five or more years of clinical experience.
• Strong clinical, communication and teamwork skills.
• Leadership experience welcome but not essential; opportunity to grow into leadership.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based veterinary care.
• Manage a varied medical and surgical caseload.
• Provide clinical leadership and support collaborative case discussions.
• Mentor and develop vets and nurses.
• Build a positive, supportive team culture.
• Contribute to clinical workflows and the client experience.
• Build trusted relationships with Palm Beach clients.
• Collaborate with regional leaders to support clinic performance.

Skills

Clear communication

Collaborative approach

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Leadership potential

Job description

Veterinary Director - Greencross Palm Beach

Located on the southern Gold Coast, minutes from the beach, local cafés and Palm Beach village, Greencross Palm Beach is a busy, well-regarded clinic with a stable, collaborative team of vets and nurses.

We’re looking for a Veterinary Director to lead the clinic’s clinical direction and support its people and ongoing success. We’re open to experienced Veterinary Directors, as well as experienced vets who are ready to take the next step into a leadership role. You’ll be supported by our Regional Clinical Director and experienced Veterinary Directors across the Gold Coast.

*Salary package of up to $168K, tailored to your experience, skills and working arrangements PLUSperformance-based incentive program*

Take a quick walk through our Palm Beach clinic and see the space you could be joining

This is a clinic where high clinical standards are part of everyday practice. The team takes pride in doing things well, supporting one another and creating an environment where good medicine can thrive.

You’ll be joining a settled and capable team that genuinely enjoys working together and values evidence-based medicine, thoughtful communication and practical support on busy days. To get a feel for the people behind the clinic and what it’s like to work alongside them, take a look at our short team videohere.

Our purpose-built clinic is equipped to support a varied caseload across consultations, diagnostics, dentistry and surgery, including:

• Ultrasound and digital X-ray
• In-house laboratory
• Dedicated sterile theatre

The opportunity

As Veterinary Director, you’ll provide clinical leadership for the clinic, support the development of the team and help shape the way the clinic operates. You’ll remain hands‑on with consulting and surgery while working closely with regional leaders to support the clinic’s people, standards and performance.

If you’re an experienced vet preparing to step into a Veterinary Director role, we’ll support you as you take on the responsibilities of the position.

Your role could include:

• Delivering high-quality, evidence‑based veterinary care
• Managing a varied medical and surgical caseload
• Providing clinical leadership and supporting collaborative case discussions
• Mentoring and developing vets and nurses
• Building a positive, supportive team culture
• Contributing to clinical workflows and the client experience
• Building trusted relationships with clients in the Palm Beach community
• Working with regional leaders to support the clinic’s performance and future

Who will thrive here

You may be an experienced Veterinary Director, or an experienced veterinarian ready to become one. You’ll bring:

• A commitment to thoughtful, high‑quality medicine
• Clear communication and a collaborative approach
• The ability to stay calm and organised in a busy clinical environment
• An interest in supporting and developing colleagues
• The confidence or potential to lead a clinic and contribute to its future

Palm Beach is a busy clinic with a strong pace, so this opportunity will suit someone who enjoys variety, teamwork and being part of an engaged clinical environment.

What we offer

We want your next move to feel supported, rewarding and sustainable. Our benefits include:

• A competitive salary package aligned with your experience and responsibilities
• 12% superannuation in addition to your base salary
• A performance‑based incentive program
• Four weeks of annual leave, with the option to convert continuing education leave into additional annual leave
• Six weeks of paid parental leave at full pay, or 12 weeks at half pay, with flexible return‑to‑work options
• An industry‑leading internal continuing education program
• All‑inclusive attendance at our annual veterinary clinical conference
• Scholarship opportunities for Membership examinations
• Paid AVA membership or annual veterinary registration
• Access to the Lincoln Institute’s Leading Edge for Veterinarians, a fully funded 12‑month leadership program valued at $9,000, if leadership is part of your career goals
• Ongoing support from our Regional Clinical Director and experienced Veterinary Directors across the region
• A dedicated “Welcome to Australia” module for international veterinarians transitioning into Australian practice
• Discounts across Greencross Vets, the Animal Referral and Emergency Network and Petbarn

What you’ll need

• Eligibility for full veterinary registration in Queensland
• Approximately five or more years of clinical experience
• Strong clinical, communication and teamwork skills

Previous leadership experience is welcome but not essential. We are equally interested in experienced veterinarians who are beginning to consider leadership and would like support to explore that next step.