Job Description
Are you an experienced veterinarian ready to step into arespected Lead Veterinarian role within a stable, supportive clinic? Vetwest Wanneroo is seeking a Lead Vet who enjoys both consulting and surgery, values collaboration, and wants to mentor and lead within an already high-functioning team — without inheriting a clinic that needs fixing.
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About Vetwest Wanneroo
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Vetwest Wanneroo is a long-established clinic located close toWanneroo Central Shopping Centre and Lake Joondalup, offering a relaxed, community-focused environment with strong client relationships and excellent team longevity.
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You will be joining a highly experienced and settled team of four veterinarians, supported by an exceptionally strong nursing cohort. The Practice Manager is also a nurse, the Head Nurse has been with the clinic for 20 years, and of our ten nurses most have between 10 and 20 years' tenure. The clinic consistently rosters a minimum of three vets per day, ensuring strong support, collaboration, and sustainable workloads.
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The culture is social, relaxed, and professional — the team enjoys small social events, games during meetings, and regular catch-ups while maintaining high clinical standards.
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Clinic Setup & Facilities
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The clinic is spacious, modern, and well resourced, with a robust focus on Fear Free and Cat Calm handling.
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Facilities include:
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- 3 consult rooms
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- Separate cat and dog waiting areas
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- Large waiting room and dedicated vet office
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- In-house Idexx lab + blood gas
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- Wet table and separate theatre
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- Digital X-ray, digital dental X-ray, and ultrasound
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- Dedicated cat ward and isolation ward
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- Cattery with 22 condos, supported by a dedicated animal attendant
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- Separate staff room, kitchen, and a lovely outdoor eating area
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The Role
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As Lead Veterinarian,
you will remain hands‐on clinically while providing leadership and mentorship across the team. You will support a developing veterinarian, lead case discussions, and proactively share up-to‐date clinical knowledge to encourage continuous improvement.
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You will also play a key role in maintaining strong client relationships and fostering a positive, collaborative team culture. Close working relationships with other North of the River Vetwest clinics ensure there is always peer support available when needed.
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Rostering & Flexibility
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- Permanent part‐time preferred (0.7 FTE / 31.5 hours per week), full‐time also considered
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- Clinic hours: 8:30am – 7:00pm (some flexibility available)
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- 1 in 3 Saturdays, ideally with two vets rostered
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Salary & Benefits
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- Salary package up to $150,000, commensurate with experience
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- $10000 Clinical Lead allowance
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- Superannuation
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- $2,000 CPD allowance + 1 week paid study leave
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- Relocation assistance up to $10,000 (where applicable)
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- Visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates
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What Sets VetPartners Apart
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- Access to Veterinary Training Centres and Employee Assistance Program
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- Leadership development and long-term career progression
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- A supportive national network of skilled nurses and collaborative peers
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- Opportunities across 200+ clinics in Australia and New Zealand
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About You
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- BVSc (or equivalent) withregistration to practice in Western Australia
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- Strong experience in both consulting and surgery
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- Confident, approachable leader who enjoys mentoring and knowledge sharing
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- High standards of patient care and client communication
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Ready to Lead?
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We are supportive, understanding and caring
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Dedication
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Committed to making a difference
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Integrity
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We are transparent, trustworthy and accountable
📌 Lead Veterinarian (Perth)
🏢 Vetwest
📍 Perth