Head Veterinarian - North Melbourne Shelter The Lost Dogs' Home is one of the country's largest animal welfare organisations, caring for more than 20,000 cats and dogs each year. We pride ourselves on employing qualified individuals who demonstrate a strong commitment to animal welfare, shelter medicine, community education and the cause.

The role:

We are looking to appoint a Head Veterinarian (Full Time- 38hrs per week) at our North Melbourne Shelter. As a Head Veterinarian, you will build upon the success of the current team and drive the hospital forward, through;

- Providing guidance and leadership to our team 8 FTE vets
- Ensuring the provision of best practice patient care at all times;
- Working closely with Vet Nurse Team Leader to continue the culture of collaboration, teamwork and excellence;
- Working with the Veterinary Team to improve strategies to manage patient flow, reduce length of stay and surgical waiting times;
- Fostering and supporting the highest quality of teaching and mentoring of all hospital staff;
- The recruitment, retention and professional development of high achieving veterinary staff with the full support if needed from our dedicated HR team.

The team:

Our Shelter Veterinary Team sees a range of diverse cases daily, performing complex workups on shelter patients to prepare them for life in a new home. With no client involvement, you will have the opportunity to diagnose and manage cases independently. You will have the continuity of seeing them through from start to finish as animals progress along their journey with us.

Our new head vet:





We are seeking an influential clinical leader with a track record of managing a shelter team; alternatively, we will consider someone who wishes to step up to this role who has a proven track record working as a Veterinarian. You will possess natural leadership and supervisory abilities and a passion for sharing your knowledge and skills with your team. You will also be provided with ongoing training and development opportunities to enable you to succeed.

What we can offer you

- Fantastic career development with the challenge of shelter work and extensive opportunities to develop skills in animal welfare and the unique area of shelter medicine
- Great work-life balance, Monday – Friday work, 1 in 4 weekends
- Excellent remuneration, including support and financial assistance for approved studies and developmental activities
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program

If you are interested in the excitement and challenges of shelter medicine and want to use your skills and experience to help improve the wellbeing of pets in need, we would love to hear from you! Please head to our careers page to apply.

If you would like to learn more about The Lost Dogs’ Home visit us at https://dogshome.com/

The successful applicant will be required to complete satisfactory background screening checks.

The Lost Dogs' Home is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working setting that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Only candidates with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.

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