Head Vet - East Melbourne
Head Veterinarian - East Melbourne | Full-time | Clinical Leadership Role
Evervet East melbourne, Melbourne
This is not a “most senior vet on the roster” role.
This is a true leadership position for a veterinarian who wants to shape a clinic, lead a team, and still love coming to work.
We’re looking for a Head Veterinarian to guide our East Melbourne practice - someone who enjoys mentoring others, setting clinical standards, and building a calm, high-performing team, while still being hands-on with interesting cases.
Why this role is different
You’ll be stepping into a clinic that already has:
A supportive, values-driven culture
Strong clinical standards
Access to advanced surgery, diagnostics, training and internal support
Owners who genuinely care about team wellbeing, sustainability, professional development and leadership development
This role is for someone who wants influence and growth, not burnout.
About you
You’re probably:
5–10+ years out, confident clinically
Respected by peers with a can-do attitude
The person others already come to for advice
Curious about leadership and business - or already doing it informally
Keen to help shape how a clinic feels, not just how it runs
You don’t need to have “Head Vet” on your CV already - but you do need the desire to lead, learn and be accountable for a team.
The role
As a Head Vet, you will:
Set and uphold clinical standards
Mentor and support vets and nurses (especially early-career)
Help create a positive, psychologically safe team culture
Have meaningful input into rostering, workflows, and clinic direction
Work closely with supportive owners who value your judgement
This is a hands-on clinical role with leadership influence, not a desk job.
What we offer (the stuff that actually matters)
Genuine leadership role with autonomy and trust
Competitive salary + leadership loading (we pay for responsibility)
Working arrangements that respect life outside work
Proper breaks and sensible consult lengths
Strong nursing support and well-run systems
Ongoing leadership mentoring and development
A team that is kind, capable, and wants to be led well
Why East Melbourne?
Inner-city location in a new purpose built clinic
Engaged, loyal client base
Complex, interesting medicine without corporate chaos
A clinic ready for the next chapter of leadership
Curious?
If you’re even thinking about stepping into leadership - or looking for a role that can grow with you over time - we’d love to talk.
No pressure. No recruiters. Just a genuine conversation.
📩 Apply via the button below or email (diana@evervet.vet) with a CV, or reach out for a confidential chat.
We can’t wait to meet you!
Your pet, your family, always.