Are you ready to move into a leadership role? Whether you’re an experienced director or a vet looking to further your career, this is a great opportunity!
Enjoy a fantastic lifestyle in one of Australia’s most scenic regions.
An exciting opportunity has opened for a full time vet director to lead a long-established veterinary team in Tasmania.
The position would suit a mixed or companion animal veterinarian keen to work in a small animal environment.
The successful vet will join a warm and welcoming team. Vets are supported by a strong team of qualified and registered vet nurses and trainees. There is a 1:2 vet to support staff ratio. The team pride themselves on working collaboratively, being approachable and sharing resources and skills.
In this leadership role, you will be responsible for managing, training, and mentoring veterinary associates and nursing staff, while also being actively involved in hands-on veterinary care. Working alongside a skilled clinical team and a dedicated business support team, you will play a key role in the day-to-day operations of the practice, ensuring excellence in both medical standards and client experience.
On offer:
– Work-Life Balance: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm, with no after-hours work (cases referred to emergency clinics)
– Attractive Salary Package: Generous salary of $160,000 (negotiable based on experience) + superannuation
– Relocation Assistance: To help make your move seamless
– Staff Discounts: 50% off veterinary services, plus discounts on medications and more!
– Continuing Education Support: Study leave and contributions toward external courses
– Potential for Ownership: Explore future partnership opportunities
The ideal candidate:
– A qualified veterinarian with 4+ years’ experience
– Demonstrated mentoring and management capabilities
– A vet who is passionate and enthusiastic about leading a team
– A clinician who values collaboration and high medical standards
The practice is equipped with all the modern resources, including in-house pathology, digital radiography and ultrasonography, to mention a few.
The employer is willing to assist with a work permit (sponsorship) for suitable overseas candidates. Applicants must have a Bachelor of Veterinary Science (or equivalent) and be eligible for registration as a veterinary practitioner in Australia.
The area is a fantastic place to live. Enjoy mountain bike tracks, national parks and lakes, golf courses, great scenery, wineries, a gin distillery, chocolate factories, museums and more! There are many opportunities for exploring the local area, and mainland Australia is easily accessible. Whether you’re seeking tranquillity or looking to immerse yourself in an active and welcoming community, this location offers the best of both worlds.
