Lead Veterinarian

Lead Veterinarian – The Gables Veterinary Group (ACT)
Lead with purpose. Care with heart. Build something meaningful.

Are you an experienced Lead Veterinarian ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? At The Gables Veterinary Group, you’ll have the opportunity to shape clinical standards, mentor veterinarians, and make a genuine impact in a well-established, community-focused practice that has been caring for pets and their people for over 30 years.

We are proud of our strong client relationships, continuity of care, and collaborative team culture. Now, we’re looking for a compassionate, confident clinical leader to help guide our veterinary team and continue raising the bar in patient care.

About the Role:
As Lead Veterinarian, you will play a pivotal role in both clinical excellence and team leadership, working hands-on with patients while supporting and developing our veterinarians.
Key responsibilities include:

•    Providing high-quality medical and surgical care across a diverse GP caseload
•    Leading, mentoring and supporting the GP veterinarian team
•    Acting as line manager for GP veterinarians, including coaching and day-to-day guidance
•    Supporting performance development and appraisals
•    Assisting with training and development of nurses and animal attendants as required
•    Contributing to clinic growth initiatives, including marketing and community engagement
•    Being an active member of the hospital leadership team, influencing direction and culture

Why Join The Gables?

•    A respected, long-standing practice with a loyal client base
•    Strong emphasis on teamwork, mentorship and continuity of care
•    Opportunity to truly lead — not just manage
•    Supported by the wider VetPartners network while maintaining a close-knit clinic feel

Our Clinic & Facilities:
We are well-equipped, modern general practice, allowing our veterinarians to deliver thorough, high-quality care with confidence. Our facilities include:

•    Digital X-ray and digital dental X-ray
•    Comprehensive dental suite and dental imaging
•    In-house laboratory for fast diagnostics
•    Ultrasound
•    Orthopaedic equipment
•    Laparoscopic equipment
•    Well-equipped surgical and treatment areas
•    Specialised equipment to support exotics cases

This level of in-house capability supports efficient case management, excellent clinical outcomes, and ongoing skills development for our veterinary team.

What We Offer:
•    Flexible roster to support work–life balance
•    High CPD allowance & study leave
•    Access to the VetPartners Training Centre with complimentary leadership and clinical modules- https://www.veterinarytrainingcentre.com.au/ 
•    Fitness Passport for your health and wellbeing
•    Flare discount program with savings at 80+ retailers
•    Novated leasing options
•    Paid parental leave
•    Wellbeing Gateway access
•    Medibank corporate health cover

About You:
•    Minimum 5 years’ experience in small animal general practice
•    Strong clinical capability with confidence in mentoring and leadership
•    Bachelor or Doctor of Veterinary Science
•    Registered (or eligible) with the ACT Veterinary Practitioners Board
•    Passionate about delivering exceptional care in a collaborative, values-driven environment

Ready to Make a Difference?
This is a rare opportunity to step into a leadership role where your voice, experience and compassion truly matter.

Contact: Aimee on 0435 110 147
Email: [email protected]
Apply online today