Lead Vet

3 months ago


Melbourne, Australia Lort Smith Animal Hospital Full time

Are you an experienced veterinary surgeon looking to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive in guiding teams and providing exceptional care to both patients and clients? Lort Smith Animal Hospital is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Lead Surgeon to join our dynamic and team.

**About Us**
Lort Smith is Melbourne’s Animal Hospital and the largest not for profit animal hospital in Australia. We take pride in providing the very best possible veterinary care, with compassion and a client-centred approach. You will be working with a team of remarkable people, dedicated to animal welfare.

Treating over 20,000 patients a year, our purpose-built hospital is designed to create a fear-free environment and has technologically progressive facilities.

Our highly experienced support staff operate within a collaborative work environment and provide a full range of veterinary services - emergency and critical care, surgery, diagnostics and preventative health programs. This role is more than a job, working in exceptional facilities, it serves the community in caring for the wellbeing of animals and the people who love them.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Perform a wide range of advanced and routine surgeries, including soft tissue, orthopaedic, and emergency procedures.
- Collaborate with veterinary professionals to diagnose and treat complex medical and surgical cases.
- Maintain excellent client communication throughout the surgical process, from initial consultation to post-operative care.
- Ensure that surgical protocols are followed, and patient safety is prioritised at all times.
- Guide and support the continuing education and professional development of the surgical staff.
- Work in collaboration with hospital leadership to support the hospital’s growth and enhance the surgical service offering.

**What We Offer**:

- Competitive salary, with generous penalty rates.
- Onsite Parking.
- Pet Friendly workplace policies.
- Generous CPD options to support professional growth.
- A collaborative, supportive team environment that values work-life balance.
- Access to advanced diagnostic and medical equipment.
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic hospital environment with a loyal client base.
- Access to the latest veterinary surgical equipment and technology.
- Flexible work schedule, including a work-life balance focus.

**About You**:

- **Qualifications**: DVM, VMD, or equivalent veterinary degree with an active license to practice veterinary medicine in Victoria.
- **Experience**: Minimum of 10 years of surgical experience, including expertise in soft tissue, orthopaedic, and emergency surgeries with a minimum 5 years’ experience as a Lead Surgeon
- Exceptional diagnostic and clinical skills with the ability to handle complex cases.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with veterinary professionals and support staff.
- Commitment to providing compassionate and ethical care to patients and clients.

**How to Apply**: If advancing your career while making a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners is your next move, we’d love to hear from you



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