Lead Veterinarian – Small Animal Hospital

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Logan City, Österreich British Veterinary Association Vollzeit

Are you a UK-based veterinarian thinking about making the move to Australia? This role offers the ideal blend of clinical leadership, lifestyle, and long-term career opportunity, all within one of Queensland’s few VSBQ-accredited hospitals, recognised for exceeding professional, ethical, and facility standards. This is a rare chance to step into a senior leadership position in a modern, well-resourced hospital with an exceptional team, outstanding client engagement, and a truly supportive culture. Why This Role Suits UK Vets Straightforward transition into a familiar, gold-standard clinical environment Modern facilities and structured workflow similar to high-end UK small animal hospitals Supportive onboarding from experienced leaders who regularly work with internationally trained vets Incredible lifestyle: beaches, sunshine, and no after-hours rota Stable visa pathway and help navigating relocation (if needed) About the Hospital A purpose‑built, modern facility offering: Spacious reception with separate dog & cat waiting areas Four large consult rooms (including a peaceful end‑of‑life suite) Full IDEXX in‑house lab, Sedivue, well‑stocked pharmacy Digital X‑ray, ultrasound, ECG, capnograph & advanced monitoring Two fully equipped surgical theatres Dedicated dental suite with dental X‑ray Separate cat ward, dog ward & runs Isolation ward Behaviour/ancillary services areas Staff wellness room, offices & boardroom Clinic vehicle & on‑site parking Three vets work per day with excellent support for both consults and procedures. Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–6pm | Sat 8am–1pm | No Sundays or after‑hours. The Role – Lead Veterinarian, you’ll be responsible for: Leading clinical standards and mentoring a motivated team Managing complex medical cases, diagnostics & urgent care presentations Building strong and lasting client relationships Working across two consult rooms (optional consult nurse support) Referring complex surgery to in‑house or visiting surgeons Partnering with the Practice Manager and wider leadership to drive clinical quality, growth, and team wellbeing The hospital is heavily community‑focused, with charity partnerships and plans to introduce SafetyNet Pet Assist to improve access to care for vulnerable clients. The Team You’ll join: Three veterinarians (two experienced surgeons + a 2nd‑year graduate entering an internship) A highly experienced Practice Manager with ECC and operational background A skilled Head Nurse and an experienced, stable support team The hospital has strong momentum with year‑on‑year growth in visits, revenue, and EBITDA, making it an exciting time to take on leadership. Technology & Innovation The clinic is evolving quickly with system upgrades including: Smartflow, WebPACS, Vetstoria, digital tap‑and‑go payments, Vet S8, and upcoming AI tools for workflow efficiency. The Package Up to $160,000 base salary + superannuation $2,000 CPD allowance + 5 days study leave Free veterinary workshops & CE opportunities VIN & VetEducation memberships Generous staff discounts & wellbeing programs Parental leave, Fitness Passport & additional perks Supportive network of experienced clinical leaders Guidance available for UK vets relocating or transitioning into Australian practice If you’re a UK veterinarian exploring a move to Australia and would like a confidential chat about whether this could be the right step, feel free to reach out, happy to walk you through everything. #J-18808-Ljbffr



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