Lead Veterinarian in Sydney

Lead Veterinarian in Sydney

Sydney Full-Time 82800 - 101200 $ / year (est.) On-site
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead a passionate team, deliver top-notch veterinary care, and innovate practice growth.
  • Company: Baulkham Hills Veterinary Hospital, a trusted name in pet care for over 50 years.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership autonomy, wellness programs, and career progression.
  • Other info: Join a certified 'Great Place to Work' with opportunities for international candidates.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in a supportive environment while shaping the future of veterinary care.
  • Qualifications: Bachelor of Veterinary Science and 3-5 years experience in small animal care.

The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.

Experienced Lead Veterinarian

(Full-Time or Part-Time)

Bring your ideas, grow your leadership and help shape what comes next at Baulkham Hills Veterinary Hospital!

You’re an experienced vet with ambition, ideas and a passion for bringing out the best in a team.

You enjoy great clinical work, but you’re also ready to influence how a practice grows, develops and delivers care.

Sound like you?

We’d love to meet you!

Baulkham Hills Veterinary Hospital has been caring for pets in the Hills District for more than 50 years.

With a diverse companion animal caseload, six veterinarians and ten dedicated support team members, we’re looking for a Lead Veterinarian to help build our next chapter.

The Role

This is a role with room to contribute your ideas and put them into action.

Whether it’s developing services, improving clinical processes or helping colleagues build confidence, you’ll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Working closely with the Practice Manager, you’ll help create a collaborative team culture where people communicate openly, take ownership and keep learning.

  • Deliver high-quality medical and surgical care across a varied caseload.
  • Lead by example, mentoring vets and supporting their development.
  • Bring fresh ideas and turn them into practical improvements.
  • Strengthen clinical standards and patient outcomes.
  • Explore opportunities to develop services and grow the practice.
  • Partner with the Practice Manager to build a positive, accountable team.

About You

You’re an approachable, experienced veterinarian who brings people together and puts patient care first.

You’re ambitious about what you and your team can achieve, and you’re not afraid of change or the conversations and follow-through needed to make it happen.

You’re also comfortable questioning established ways of working, while respecting the experience around you and bringing the team along.

You'll also bring

  • Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc) or an equivalent degree recognised in Australia.
  • Ideally 3-5 years of experience in small animal
  • The ability to listen, communicate clearly and help others understand the “why”
  • Excellent client communication and relationship-building skills.
  • A willingness to think outside the box and embrace new ideas.

Opportunity Highlights

  • Competitive annual salary with structured performance and remuneration reviews.
  • Paid Veterinary Board Registration, radiation license, and VIN membership (Pro-rata for Part-time) Real leadership autonomy with the backing of an experienced support network.
  • Genuine career progression and leadership development opportunities.
  • Certified as a 'Great Place to Work'.
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal wellness.
  • Paid Parental Leave and 'Paid Purrental Leave' for your pets.
  • Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance for international candidates.

Whether you’re already leading a team or ready to take that next step, we’d love to hear what you could bring to Baulkham Hills.

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Contact Details:

Vets Central Recruitment Team

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