Lead Veterinarian - Kingston Vets - Mentone, Melbourne!
About The Position
Kingston Veterinary Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinarian with 5+ years of experience to join their small animal practice in Mentone, Melbourne, as a Lead Veterinarian. This role offers an exciting opportunity to combine high-quality patient care with mentoring, coaching, and team leadership. The successful candidate will work alongside a supportive team and an exceptional Practice Manager to foster a positive clinic culture and drive clinical excellence. The position involves a balanced mix of consulting, surgery, diagnostics, and case management, with exposure to a wide variety of medical and surgical cases, including orthopaedics. Daily case rounds, fortnightly veterinarian meetings, and opportunities to mentor veterinarians and nursing staff are integral to the role. The clinic is equipped with modern diagnostic and surgical equipment, including digital radiography, dental radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, and electrocautery. The Lead Veterinarian will provide clinical leadership, mentor the veterinary team, promote a positive team culture, assist with clinical standards, and collaborate with the Practice Manager and leadership network. The role emphasizes hands-on clinical work while making a meaningful impact on the team.
Requirements
- BVSc (or equivalent) and eligible for veterinary registration in Victoria
- 5+ years of experience in small animal practice
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Enjoys mentoring and supporting colleagues
- Previous leadership experience or a genuine interest in developing leadership capabilities
- Committed to high clinical standards and exceptional patient care
- Values teamwork, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Nice To Haves
- Ready to take the next step in your veterinary career
- Established leader or ready to take the next step in your career
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical leadership and guidance to the veterinary team
- Mentor and develop veterinarians at varying stages of their careers
- Promote a positive, collaborative, and supportive team culture
- Assist with clinical standards, case discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Work closely with the Practice Manager and broader leadership network
- Contribute to the ongoing success and growth of the clinic
- Consulting, surgery, diagnostics, and case management
- Daily case rounds to collaborate, discuss challenging cases, and share knowledge
- Fortnightly veterinarian meetings focused on clinical development and team alignment
- Opportunities to mentor and support veterinarians and nursing team members
Benefits
- Generous CPD allowance + study leave
- Access to industry-leading training through purpose-built Veterinary Training Centres
- VIN membership and professional resources
- Flexible working arrangements (part-time of 30 hours or full-time 38 hours)
- Supportive and experienced nursing and client care teams
- Regular team events and social activities
- No fee discussions (client care team manages financial conversations)
- Leadership mentoring and development pathways
- Access to a large network of veterinary professionals
- Support from Area Manager & Vet Manager
- No after-hours or Sunday work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
