Description
About us
Launceston Veterinary Clinic
has been providing trusted, professional pet health care for over
46 years
. During this time, we have supported thousands of clients and their pets, while continually embracing advances in veterinary medicine to ensure the highest standard of care.
We are proud to care for a wide range of small animals within our community, including cats, dogs, guinea pigs, rabbits, ferrets, and birds. Our clinic is fully equipped with modern examination rooms, diagnostic equipment, and access to essential medications, enabling our experienced team to meet all your pet's health and medical needs.
We believe exceptional veterinary care begins with clear communication. Our team is committed to helping clients understand their pet's health concerns and treatment options, delivering care with compassion, transparency, and genuine dedication to every animal we see.
About the role
As our Veterinary Practice Manager, you will be a
people-first leader
who understands that a successful clinic is built on a supportive culture, solid teamwork, and well-designed systems — not just financial results.
Your primary focus will be creating an environment where team members feel valued, supported, and genuinely excited to come to work. By building efficient, sustainable processes and fostering a positive workplace culture, you will enable the clinic to run smoothly and effectively, allowing financial performance and profitability to naturally follow.
This role offers a balanced mix of
working on and in the business
.
You'll
be actively involved in day-to-day clinic operations, including client engagement at reception, supporting the clinical team,
identifying
opportunities for improvement, and mentoring junior
staff. For candidates with nursing experience, there is the
option
to
assist
with nursing duties, helping you stay connected to clinical operations.
Key Responsibilities:




Inspire
a diverse team of veterinarians, nurses, and support staff to provide exceptional care.
Promote a positive workplace culture focused on teamwork, compassion, and professional development.
Lead
all aspects of clinic operations, including staff scheduling, inventory management, and ensuring
high standards
of clinical efficiency and patient care.
General clinical Nursing duties, from Nurse consults through to surgery and anaesthesia monitoring
Manage
budgets, and
identify
opportunities for growth and cost-efficiency.
Maintain high clinical and operational standards,
complying with
relevant regulations
Drive local marketing initiatives, build relationships with clients, and promote the practice within the local community.
About you
We're
looking for a
people-first leader
who excels at improving processes, reducing inefficiencies, and enhancing patient outcomes. Your ability to foster a positive, collaborative workplace while driving continuous improvements will be key to your success in this role.
A few key things we need you to have some experience with:
Experience with people management and leadership
Take a big interest in upskilling of people at all levels
Understanding that great patient outcomes and experiences
leads
to great budget outcomes
A knack for looking at existing processes and find ways to streamline things without
taking away from patient outcomes or safety
Good budget understanding and management
Take the safety of people and pets seriously
Experience in animal health would be
great but
isn't
a requirement.
Want to apply?
If you are interested in hearing more about the role, reach out to Joe Friend on ************ or
[email protected]
.
If the role is just what you are looking for, then send your CV, if you
don't
have time for a cover letter (or like me just
aren't
that great at writing them),
don't
feel like you need to spend time writing one.

📌 Practice Manager (Launceston)
🏢 Vetpartners
📍 Launceston