Non‑clinical Leadership Position – Veterinary Team Manager (Perth Vet Emergency, Cannington) We’re looking for a high‑performing leader with strong commercial instincts and a passion for building exceptional, resilient teams. In this non‑clinical leadership role you’ll own the veterinary team’s performance, workforce strategy and operational delivery, directly influencing outcomes across people, patient care and business results. As part of Animal Emergency Australia (AEA) you’ll work in a 24/7 emergency environment, partnering with the Hospital Administrator and Leadership Team to translate strategy into execution, drive operational discipline and elevate performance standards at a national scale.

Key Responsibilities - Lead the performance, engagement and development of the veterinary team - Drive a high‑performance, values‑led culture built on accountability and trust - Oversee recruitment, onboarding and workforce planning to ensure capability and capacity alignment - Manage performance, including coaching, development, performance management and difficult conversations - Lead and embed change initiatives and continuous improvement activities - Ensure effective rostering, workforce sustainability and operational coverage - Support financial performance through labour‑cost management, efficiency and reporting insights - Partner with clinical and operational leaders to optimise patient outcomes and service delivery - Strengthen collaboration across multi‑disciplinary teams - Drive compliance with WHS, policies and AEA standards What You Bring - Minimum 5+ years’ experience in people leadership, ideally within complex service environments - Proven success leading high‑performing, diverse teams in fast‑paced settings - Strong business acumen, including experience managing budgets,



workforce costs and operational efficiency - Demonstrated experience managing a diverse workforce - Advanced stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across multi‑disciplinary teams in a 24/7 environment - Robust operational discipline with a hands‑on, solutions‑focused mindset - Excellent organisational capability with the ability to manage competing priorities - High emotional intelligence and the ability to build trust, alignment and accountability - Experience in veterinary, healthcare or similarly complex service environments (advantageous) Autonomy & Impact - Take ownership of veterinary team performance and shape how a critical function operates - Work closely with senior leaders and directly impact team, patient and business outcomes - See tangible results of your leadership on team engagement, patient care and hospital performance - Access pathways for career progression within a growing national organisation - Be part of a broader network with opportunities to contribute beyond a single site - Join a values‑driven organisation focused on trust, continuous improvement and high performance Perks - Competitive salary package from approximately $126,000 plus super and 17.5% annual leave loading - Fitness Passport access - Career progression opportunities across Australia Location T26, Primewest Cannington 1490 Albany Highway, Cannington, 6107, WA Application Ready to lead with impact? If you are a people‑first leader with strong commercial acumen, who thrives in complex, fast‑moving environments and is motivated by autonomy, impact and continuous improvement – we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and Cover Letter via the apply link.

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For a confidential discussion or additional information, please contact Mitchell Merritt at [email protected]

📌 Veterinary Team Manager (Perth)
🏢 Animal Emergency Australia
📍 Perth