Lead Veterinarian Full time Gladesville Veterinary Hospital RR-9579

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Lead the Way at Gladesville Veterinary Hospital – Lead Veterinarian Opportunity

Are you a passionate and dedicated veterinarian ready to step into a leadership role where you can influence clinical standards, mentor a talented team, and deliver exceptional patient care?

Gladesville Veterinary Hospital (GVH) — one of Sydney’s most respected veterinary practices — is seeking a Lead Veterinarian to join our thriving and collaborative team.

Why Gladesville?

Located in the leafy Lower North Shore and established in 1959, GVH has grown into a purpose-built, highly reputable hospital known for its advanced facilities and strong commitment to excellence. We proudly offer a high standard of medical, surgical and specialty nuclear scintigraphy services.

We are a fast-paced clinic with a loyal, engaged client base — ideal for a vet who enjoys variety, complexity and continuous learning. You will collaborate closely with the existing senior veterinarian and leadership team to drive hospital standards and contribute to ongoing service growth.

A clinical interest (or willingness to develop skills) in nuclear scintigraphy, orthopaedic surgery or diagnostic imaging would be highly regarded but is not essential.

Our Team & Services

We are a large, supportive and diverse team of 40 professionals , including 10 veterinarians with special interests across :

Dermatology

Trigger point therapy

Soft tissue surgery

Dentistry

We deliver services beyond the typical GP clinic, including :

Complex dental procedures

Nuclear medicine treatments (training available)

Trigger point therapy

Extensive imaging (ultrasound, X-ray, dental X-ray)

Wildlife care and hospitalisation

Boarding services

Puppy Preschool

Our modern facilities include :

Six consult rooms and two surgical suites

In-house Idexx pathology

Nuclear medicine suite with gamma camera

New ultrasound and comprehensive diagnostic imaging tools

EzyVet, Smartflow, Cubex and RocketPacs

Your Role as Lead Veterinarian

You will be a clinical leader, mentor and strategic contributor, responsible for :

Managing a diverse caseload in both medicine and surgery

Mentoring, training and supporting our GP veterinary team

Line management responsibilities including performance and development

Supporting the training of nursing and support teams

Shaping best-practice standards in line with VetPartners advisory guidelines

Driving clinical vision and aligning priorities with business needs

What We Offer

A state-of-the-art GP hospital in a prime Sydney location

A supportive leadership team including a senior vet, Practice Manager and two Head Nurses

Access to VetPartners regional and national support networks

Leadership development — including access to our Drive course and ongoing mentorship

Competitive salary package (base + super), internal and external CPD, and corporate perks

Opportunities to collaborate with specialist hospitals within the wider VetPartners network

About You

5+ years’ experience in small animal practice

BVSc, DVM or equivalent, and registration (or eligibility) to practice in NSW

Strong multitasking and case prioritisation skills

Willing to develop new clinical skills (., nuclear medicine)

Comfortable supervising, teaching and supporting junior veterinarians

Prior experience (formal or informal) in leadership, change management or process improvements

A desire to grow your leadership capability — including people leadership, business acumen and coaching

Ready to Make Your Mark?

If you’re an experienced veterinarian ready to lead, influence, grow and be part of a dynamic hospital — we’d love to hear from you.

Contact Aimee on 0435 110 147

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VetPartners is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds — diverse teams make us stronger.