Locally led, nationally connected, centrally supported
Animal Emergency Australia (AEA) is Australia's largest employee-owned emergency veterinary network, operating 14 hospitals across Australia.
We combine the expertise, resources and collaboration of a nationally connected network with the agility of locally led hospitals, creating an environment where our teams can focus on delivering quality patient care and outcomes.
You'll have the opportunity to contribute to something bigger, collaborate with talented colleagues across the country, and access a wider range of development pathways.
Animal Emergency Service (AES) Hobart
AES Hobart, part of Animal Emergency Australia (AEA), is Tasmania's only 24/7 emergency veterinary hospital. As the region's provider of emergency and critical care services, we play a vital role in ensuring high-quality veterinary care is available when pets and their families need it most.
We believe transparency, empathy, and clinical excellence go hand in hand, with each being central to our philosophy and guiding principles. With a 4.8-star Google rating from more than 1,390 reviews, we're proud of the care and experience that we provide to pets and their families in Tasmania.
About the Role
As the Clinical Lead, you'll be the trusted advisor and on-floor mentor for our veterinary & nursing team. You'll drive clinical governance, education, and training, and ensure our standards continue to rise. You'll be the calm in the chaos and the leader who brings out the best in every clinician.
You'll support the clinical success of the hospital by:
Leading clinical governance, policy development and continuous improvement
Ensuring the team understands and applies best practice ECC standards
Coaching, mentoring and supporting veterinarians and nurses in real time
Guiding decision-making for complex ECC cases
Leading induction, training programs and development pathways
Supporting recruitment,



IDPs and clinician development initiatives
Mix of clinical & admin shifts as required + on-call support
About you
Minimum 5 years' experience as a veterinarian in a fast-paced ECC environment
A passion for teaching, mentoring and developing vets and nurses
Experience in leadership or clinical mentorship
High-level communication skills and a collaborative mindset
Initiative, reliability and a drive to achieve continual improvement
Ability to create, review and implement clinical policies
Membership with ANZCVS and leadership training (LIVE, Chrysalis, Dare to Lead, Cert IV) or willingness to obtain
What We Offer
Full-time position (76 hours per fortnight) based onsite in Moonah (Hobart), Tasmania
Remuneration for this role is c. $185,000 base + super
AEA's full perks suite: CPD allowance, paid study leave, VIN, mentoring, wellbeing programs
Work with a supportive, values driven ECC team as part of a national organisation
A workplace built on kindness, integrity, trust and continual improvement
Considering Relocation?
Relocating to Hobart is an opportunity to enjoy both professional fulfilment and lifestyle balance. Whatever your motivation, Hobart has something unique to offer. With shorter commute times, access to world-class nature, a strong sense of community, and a thriving cultural and food scene, Hobart is a place where people are truly proud to call home.
Flexible options and relocation support are available.
Ready for your next challenge?
If you're an experienced ECC veterinarian who wants to make an impact by supporting the development of the next generation, we'd like to hear from you!
We're proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people, veterans, carers and people of all ages.
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📌 Clinical Lead Veterinarian (Melbourne)
🏢 Animal Emergency Australia
📍 Melbourne