HAPPY, HEALTHY PETS – Family-owned full service clinic network
YOUR IMPACT
We’re looking for an experienced and motivated leader to step into an Area Manager position, supporting our clinics in Thomastown, Maribyrnong, Melton,Point Cook and Geelong.This is a hands-on leadership role designed to strengthen collaboration, consistency, and performance across clinics,while continuing to build strong, engaged teams and delivering exceptional patient care.You will work closely with each Practice Managers and clinic teams, acting as a key connection point between clinics and the wider leadership group.
THE ROLE
This is not a “head office” role,it’s a visible, approachable leadership position focused on elevating people, clinics, and performance. As an Area Manager, you will:
Provide hands-on leadership support to Practice Managers and clinic teams across your Cluster
Act as a key point of connection between clinics and the wider Our Vet leadership team
Support operational consistency, problem-solving and best-practice sharing
Assistwith decision support, performanceinsightsand collaborative planning
Strengthen clinic culture by fostering alignment,engagementand shared purpose
Continue to role-model Our Vet values,standardsand ways of working
WHAT’S ON OFFER
Competitive hourly rate with performance incentivesand profit share bonus
Autonomy to influence and shape multiple clinics
Ongoing mentoringfrom a highly engaged and collaborative leadership team
Staff discounts across PetO (retail & grooming) and Our Vet brands
Work-life balance with family friendly trading hours, no Sundays, public holidays, or after-hours requirements
Birthday leave - an additional day off, on us!
A supportive, family-oriented culture that values both personal and professional growth
Convenient locations with ample parking onsite.
APPLICATIONS
To be successful in this role, youshouldhave:
Proven experience as a Veterinary Business Manager or similar leadership role
5+ years’ in clinic experience as a Senior Vet Nurse in small animal medicine
Experience managing clinic performance: including P&L;, rostering, and operations
Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills
The drive to foster a supportive and positive clinic environment
A genuine passion for developing people and improving clinic outcomes
If you have questions or would like to have a confidential conversation about a career at PetO / Our Vet contact Sarah, Head of People and Culture on 04 962 .
MORE ABOUT OUR VET
AtOur Vet, we’re not your typical veterinary clinic, we’re anindependent family-ownednetwork. We’ve built a supportive and welcoming environment where professionalism mixes withfun, teamwork, and a genuine love of animals. Our team is passionate about pets, dedicated to our clients, and always ready to support each other. Every detail of our clinics is designed with optimal pet care in mind,because we know just how key pets are to their families.
At Our Vet, you get the best of both worlds - the structure and support of an established network, with the freedom to shape your clinic your way.No corporate templates, no ownership headaches - just the autonomy to make your mark and the support to help you succeed.
Our clinics are full service and co-located within our high-foot-traffic PetO specialty retail stores. A family-run Australian business, PetO was created in 2007 and has recently gone through a successful phase of expansion. This partnership provides our clients easy access to trusted pet care, grooming and retail under one roof. You are not just part of a team; you are part of a family legacy.
Your application will include the following questions:
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- What's your expected annual base salary?
- How many years' experience do you have as a practice manager?
- Have you completed a qualification in veterinary nursing?
- How many years' experience do you have as a business manager?
- How many years of people management experience do you have?
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