Lead Veterinarian Full time Kew Vet & Cattery (Hawthorn Group) RR-*****
Lead Veterinarian | Kew Vet & Cattery | Melbourne's Inner East
The perfect location, loyal clientele & our own large cattery upstairs!
Lead Veterinarian
role within our well‐established and highly regarded clinic. Lead with purpose in one of Melbourne's most established and respected veterinary clinic & location.
Kew Vet & Cattery is offering a rare opportunity for an experienced veterinarian to step into a rewarding Lead Veterinarian role within our thriving, community‐focused practice.
This is your chance to lead a supportive, passionate team while continuing to practice high‐quality medicine in a well‐equipped clinic.
Whether you're an experienced Lead Veterinarian or a Senior Veterinarian ready to step into leadership, you'll have the opportunity to develop your leadership skills while making a real impact on your team and clinic.
Why Kew Vet & Cattery?
Purpose-built cattery upstairs
- a dedicated, peaceful space designed specifically for our feline friends.
Loyal and engaged clientele
who value high‐standard veterinary care and trust your recommendations.
Collaborative network of sister clinics
- Kew Vet & Cattery is part of Hawthorn Group which has 3 sister clinics! You will work closely with Hawthorn East Vet and Alphington & Fairfield Vet, giving you access to case collaboration, shared expertise and a wider professional support network.
Strong leadership support
from your Practice Manager, Regional Manager and Vet Manager, ensuring you're never leading alone.
Backed by one of Australia's largest veterinary networks
, providing excellent career development,



clinical resources and ongoing qualified growth with access to a network of 260+ clinics and highly skilled and passionate Vets & Vet Nurse colleagues. If you have a special clinical interest, please let us know as we would love to hear about it and see how we can support you.
Other perks & benefits for you:
Being part of a large, connected network means you're never on your own - you'll always have access to collaboration, shared knowledge, and a community of vets and nurses who genuinely support each other.
Generous CPD allowance + paid study leave
Leadership development pathways and support
Network of 260+ clinics across Australia & NZ *****+ vets within the network)
No after‐hours work
Fitness passport, insurance & retail discounts for you & your pets
Relocation allowance and visa sponsorship available if eligible
Salary packaging & novated leasing options
Access to our very own dedicated Veterinary Training Centre (Keilor Park) with hands‐on wet labs and complimentary clinical workshops for employees!
What we're looking for:
We're seeking a veterinarian who is passionate about high‐quality medicine and inspiring those around them.
You'll ideally:
Have strong GP clinical and surgical skills with confidence managing a varied caseload.
Enjoy mentoring and supporting colleagues to help them grow.
Be passionate about delivering exceptional patient and client care.
Work collaboratively and contribute to a positive, inclusive team culture.
Be interested in helping drive clinical excellence and continuous improvement within the clinic.
Previous leadership experience is preferred but not essential - we welcome applications from experienced Senior Veterinarians looking to take the next step into a Lead role.
Remuneration is above award and will be tailored to your experience and leadership responsibilities.
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📌 Lead Veterinarian Full Time Kew Vet & Cattery (Hawthorn Group) Rr-10432 (Melbourne)
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