Lead Shelter Veterinarian - Cranbourne (12 Months Fixed-term)
Lead Shelter Veterinarian - Cranbourne (12 Months Fixed-term)
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About us
At The Lost Dogs Home we are a foundation in Victorias animal welfare landscape celebrated for our compassionate care of around 18000 lost and abandoned dogs and cats every year. Beyond caring for animals we are dedicated to providing diverse animal welfare and community programs all aimed at giving animals the best chance of a happy and healthy life. Our mission is upheld by passionate individuals who embody a profound affinity for animals community and advocacy.
About the Role
The Lead Veterinarian Cranbourne - Shelter Medicine will lead and manage our dedicated team of three Veterinarians (1.6 FTE). This 12-month fixed-term full time role is a parental leave backfill and offers a unique opportunity to step into a meaningful leadership position within our growing Cranbourne clinic.
Our Shelter Veterinary team performs critical work managing a diverse range of cases each day and providing the care necessary to prepare animals for their journey to a new home. In this leadership role youll foster a collaborative and supportive team culture guiding the Cranbourne Shelter Veterinary team to ensure decisions are always made in the best interests of the animals in our care.
Youll also champion the personal and professional development of your team encouraging a mindset of continuous learning and adaptability.
With minimal client involvement youll enjoy the opportunity to diagnose and manage cases independently and in collaboration with other shelter veterinarians who bring interests spanning ophthalmology orthopaedic surgery and behavioural medicine. Youll experience the continuity of care seeing animals through from admission to adoption.
On a day-to-day basis your management responsibilities include:
- Ensuring best practice animal care in line with a modern shelter medicine model.
- Implementing strategies to improve and manage patient flow including reducing surgical waiting times and overall length of stay.
- Maintaining the highest quality of staff veterinary teaching and mentoring.
- Assisting with recruitment retention and professional development of staff.
- Implementing a culture of collaboration teamwork and excellence.
About You
You will be a highly skilled and experienced veterinarian and have the passion drive and ability to work well with people. You will be an experienced people leader but also have excellent clinical skills with the capability of diagnosing treating and managing a variety of illnesses and injuries in small animals. You will be flexible and have the ability to switch gears quickly and you will be able to see the big picture and remain positive in challenging situations.
If you like your day to be predictable working in an animal shelter may not be for you. If on the other hand you love animals and love the excitement of never knowing what is going to walk through the door or what challenges you may be asked to tackle this role could be perfect for you!
What We 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 Saturdays
- Excellent remuneration including generous financial assistance for approved studies and developmental activities.
- Paid parental leave entitlements
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site counselling service
- Opportunity to be involved in special projects.
If youre a forward-thinking veterinary leader who shares our vision and wants to make a difference for lost and unwanted animals wed love to hear from you. Click Apply and upload your cover letter and resume (Word or PDF). For any questions contact
Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received so we encourage you to apply early as the role may close if a suitable candidate is found. Dont miss outapply today!
The successful applicant will be required to satisfactorily complete background screening checks.
The Lost Dogs Home is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Only candidates with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.
Employment Type
Full-Time
