State Chief Veterinary Officer

Geelong, VIC | Senior Leadership | Clinical + Strategic Role

GVC are proving recruitment services to a progressive veterinary group is seeking an experienced Chief Veterinary Officer to provide clinical leadership, mentorship, and strategic guidance while remaining connected to hands-on practice within a modern Geelong clinic.

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior veterinarian ready to influence clinical standards, mentor talented teams, and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Senior leadership role with real influence across veterinary teams
• Blend hands-on veterinary work with mentoring and strategic leadership
• Live and work in Geelong, gateway to the Surf Coast and Great Ocean Road

The Opportunity
This role combines clinical leadership with collaboration across veterinary teams, supporting high standards of patient care and professional development.
You will:

• Mentor and support veterinary teams to maintain excellent clinical standards
• Contribute to clinical guidelines, protocols, and best-practice procedures
• Act as a senior escalation point for complex clinical cases
• Lead peer discussions and support positive clinical outcomes
• Assist with veterinarian recruitment, graduate engagement, and industry relationships
• Represent the veterinary team at professional forums and conferences

The State Chief Veterinary Officer role would rotate the leadership of the Vet Advocacy Group which is a formal panel made up of a handful Senior Vets of nationally to:

• Review and assess clinical outcomes
• Evaluate client clinical complaints from a peer-review perspective
• Align with Aimee as GM on appropriate clinical conclusions, learnings, and outcomes

 
Remuneration is up to $170k + super with travel/car allowance

This is an amazing career opportunity to stay close to clinic, whilst coaching, influencing and guiding a State on a clinical/technical basis with the TITLE to match.

About You

• Experienced veterinarian with 5+ years of clinical practice
• Passion for mentoring vets and supporting high-performing teams
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
• Respected clinical professional with a collaborative approach
• Committed to high standards of patient care and clinical integrity

Why Geelong?
Geelong offers an excellent balance of career opportunity and lifestyle:

• Gateway to the Great Ocean Road and the Surf Coast
• Close to Torquay, Bells Beach and the Bellarine Peninsula wineries
• Vibrant waterfront precinct with cafés, restaurants and arts
• Easy access to Melbourne (approximately 1 hour by train)
• A growing regional city offering a relaxed coastal lifestyle

Interested?
contact Kieron for a confidential chat:

Kieron Wineberg
Lead Consultant – GVC
kieron.wineberg@gvcvets.com
0426 956 621