Hands-on leadership role supporting team of 70+ employees
Australia's largest employee-owned veterinary group
Hands-on leadership role supporting team of 70+ employees
Australia's largest employee-owned veterinary group
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$150,000 base + super (76h per fortnight)
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.
Animal Emergency Service (AES) Cannington
At AES Cannington, part of the Animal Emergency Australia (AEA) network, you'll work at the forefront of emergency medicine, delivering life-saving care when it matters most.
With a 4.9-star Google rating from more than **** reviews, we're proud of the gold-standard care and experience that we provide to pets and their families in Perth and the surrounding region.
About the Role
Following an internal promotion, we are seeking our next Hospital Manager to continue building on the strong foundations already in place.
As the Hospital Manager, you will lead the team of clinical, operations and support staff to ensure the delivery of quality veterinary care to the local community.
Reporting into the Regional Operations Manager, the role has a close interface with the leadership team and a broader national operations network.
This is a very hands-on role where your contribution will have a visible impact on team and overall hospital performance.
Accountable for overall performance including people, operational excellence and quality
Drive engagement and foster a positive team culture across 70+ clinical and support employees
Optimise workflows, rostering, and resource allocation while maintaining compliance
Oversee procurement,



inventory control, and supplier relationships
Drive initiatives to increase client retention, referrals and satisfaction
Full-time (76h. per fortnight) position based onsite in Cannington
About You
While we are open minded to a range of transferrable skills and backgrounds, you might currently be:
An experienced Practice Manager working in General Practice, Veterinary, Allied Health or Aged Care
An Operations Manager in healthcare who wants to step into site leadership
An experienced people leader in a similar role who is ready to take the next step into site leadership
You will also bring:
Ability to lead teams in high-pressure environments
Experience delivering improvements to performance and engagement
Effective communication skills and a collaborative leadership style
Advanced emotional intelligence and leadership capability
Capability to build robust professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Benefits
Comprehensive onboarding and handover with the current Hospital Manager
Remuneration for this role is c.
$150,000 base + super
Ongoing professional development is provided to develop your leadership skills
Employee wellbeing support including EAP, wellbeing initiatives and mental health first aid
Discounted pet products and treatments (up to 70%)
Access to discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport)
Considering Relocation?
Perth combines professional opportunity with an enviable lifestyle, offering more than 3,200 hours of sunshine annually, a comfortable year-round climate, excellent education options, beautiful beaches, renowned wine regions and well-connected communities.
Flexible options and relocation support are available.
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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📌 Hospital Manager (Western Australia)
🏢 Animal Emergency Australia
📍 Western Australia