Looking to step into a true clinical leadership role where culture, collaboration, and high-level medicine genuinely matter?
Interested in shaping the future of a hospital with long-term plans for critical care and advanced case management?

A client we are representing is seeking an experienced Veterinary Director to lead their newly built Southside hospital. This is a rare opportunity for a senior veterinarian with some exposure to emergency and critical care, who is excited by the idea of building capability, mentoring teams, and elevating clinical standards.

🩺 The Role

As Veterinary Director, you’ll provide clinical leadership, mentorship, and strategic direction, while remaining hands-on in practice. You’ll play a key role in shaping the hospital’s progression toward managing more complex and critical care cases.

Key elements of the role include:

• Clinical leadership and mentoring of veterinarians across experience levels

• Supporting the development of critical care and complex medical capabilities

• Leading by example in high-quality medicine and patient care

• Collaborating with vets who hold special interest areas

• Contributing to long-term hospital planning and growth

• Supporting a positive, values-led culture where teams feel genuinely supported

This role suits someone who enjoys being a clinical leader, not just a manager.

🏥 The Hospital & Network

• Newly refurbished, modern hospital with long-term Critical Care plans

• Part of a well-established network of 13 hospitals, allowing for:

  • Collaboration across special interest areas

  • Shared knowledge on complex and unusual cases

  • Minimal need for external referrals due to strong internal capability

• In-house services include:

  • Ultrasound & advanced imaging

  • Radiology & internal laboratory

  • Endoscopy

  • Advanced orthopaedics

  • In-depth medical and diagnostic workups

🌱 Culture, Development & Support

• Strong focus on culture, wellbeing, and team support

• Access to a CPD-approved internal conference

• Ongoing peer connection through internal vet networks

• Access to VIN

• Employee Assistance Program with confidential counselling support

• Structured support programs for early-career vets, allowing senior vets to focus on mentorship rather than constant firefighting

👩‍⚕️ About You

• Senior small animal veterinarian with leadership experience

• Exposure to or strong interest in Critical Care

• Confident mentoring and guiding veterinary teams

• Values collaboration, culture, and clinical excellence

• Interested in shaping a hospital’s long-term clinical direction

💼 What’s on Offer

• Senior leadership position with genuine influence

• Opportunity to help build a hospital’s critical care capability

• Strong internal referral pathways and advanced facilities

• Supportive, values-driven organisation

• Attractive remuneration package reflective of experience

If you’re considering your next step into Veterinary Leadership and would like to explore a role where smart minds, strong culture, and advanced medicine come together, I’d love to have a confidential conversation.

📩 Heidi O’Connor
Global Veterinary Careers
📞 0426 957 024
✉️ heidi.oconnor@gvcvets.com