Description
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
- Prior experience (formal or informal) in leadership, change management or process improvements
- BVSc, DVM or equivalent, and registration (or eligibility) to practice in NSW
- Strong multitasking and case prioritisation skills, Willing to develop new clinical skills (e.g., nuclear medicine)
- Comfortable supervising, teaching and supporting junior veterinarians
- 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
Email aimee.muschamp@vetpartners.com.au
VetPartners is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds — diverse teams make us stronger.
Requirements
About You:
5+ years’ experience in small animal practice
Prior experience (formal or informal) in leadership, change management or process improvements
BVSc, DVM or equivalent, and registration (or eligibility) to practice in NSW
Strong multitasking and case prioritisation skills, Willing to develop new clinical skills (e.g., nuclear medicine)
Comfortable supervising, teaching and supporting junior veterinarians
A desire to grow your leadership capability — including people leadership, business acumen and coaching
