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2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Are you a compassionate and experienced veterinarian ready to lead with purpose? Sydney Dogs & Cats Home is seeking a Managing Veterinarian to guide our clinical team and champion high-quality, fear-free care for vulnerable animals.Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Leadership and Supervision - Provide onsite supervision and clinical leadership of the veterinary team.Mentoring, Training, and Development - Provide clinical mentoring and support to the vets and nursing staff.Hospital Superintendence and Regulatory Compliance - Act as the Veterinary Hospital Superintendent, ensuring legislative compliance.Provide Exceptional Patient Care - Provide a high standard of surgical, behavioural and medical veterinary patient care. This role will be 50% clinical, with the remainder being a support role to the team.Collaboration and Communication - Work closely with the Practice Manager, Shelter Manager, and Managing Nurse to ensure operational alignment and efficiency.Kurnell Transition Support - Help facilitate change management within the veterinary team, offering support during relocation and adjustment.Qualifications & ExperienceBachelor of Veterinary Science or equivalent, with full current registration in NSW.Minimum 5+ years in a senior clinical rolePrevious experience in a shelter or high-volume practice.Minimum of 2 years management experienceExcellent clinical skills across medicine, surgery, and diagnostics.Current Radiation User Licence (EPA).Strong understanding of animal welfare legislation, fear-free handling, and shelter medicine principles.Previous experience in superintendent responsibilities is highly desirable.Passion for animal welfare and commitment to SDCHs mission.Familiarity with shelter and clinic software systems (e.g. EzyVet, Salesforce) preferred.About usThe Sydney Dogs and Cats Home (SD&CH) is highly respected within the animal welfare sector, providing shelter, food and veterinary care to lost, homeless and abandoned animals, primarily dogs and cats, until a time when such animals can either be reunited with their owners or found a new, suitable home.Whats On Offer:We dont have KPIs because our focus is on the wellbeing of our patients and team members.Work in a nurturing environment where every team member feels supported and thrives.Ongoing professional and growth development regular workshops, mentorships and upskilling opportunities.Additional Paid Professional leave day per year.Employee Rewards Program.EAP.Late 2025 we are completing the construction of our new shelter which will be based in Kurnell.Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionHealth Care Provider and ManagementIndustriesVeterinary Services, Non-profit Organizations, and Hospitals and Health CareReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Sydney Dogs & Cats Home by 2xSign in to set job alerts for Veterinarian roles.North Ryde, New South Wales, Australia 5 days agoPermanent Full-Time or Part-Time ECC VeterinarianExpressions of Interest | Locum Veterinarian NSWMilperra, New South Wales, Australia 9 months agoMacquarie Park, New South Wales, Australia 6 days agoExpressions of Interest | Locum Veterinarian NSWRouse Hill, New South Wales, Australia 9 months agoEmergency Vet Nurse - ARH Baulkham HillsBaulkham Hills, New South Wales, Australia 2 months agoArtarmon, New South Wales, Australia 6 months agoBalgowlah, New South Wales, Australia 5 days agoExpressions of Interest | Locum Veterinarian NSWGledswood Hills, New South Wales, Australia 9 months agoHomebush, New South Wales, Australia 4 months agoEmergency Veterinarian - ARH Baulkham HillsBaulkham Hills, New South Wales, Australia 3 months agoBalgowlah, New South Wales, Australia 4 days agoEmergency Veterinarian - ARH Baulkham HillsBaulkham Hills, New South Wales, Australia 3 months agoSpecialist & Emergency Veterinary Nurse - Opportunities Australia WideNorth Ryde, New South Wales, Australia 1 month agoMacquarie Park, New South Wales, Australia 6 days agoEmergency Veterinarian - ARH Greater Western Sydney Hospital | Permanent & Casual rolesMinchinbury, New South Wales, Australia 2 months agoVeterinarian and Veterinarian Specialist Opportunities Australia WideNorth Ryde, New South Wales, Australia 1 month agoStaff Veterinarian - Small Animal Internship (Surgery)Greencross Veterinary Graduate Program 2026 New South WalesWest Ryde, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoIngleburn, New South Wales, Australia 6 months agoWinmalee, New South Wales, Australia 1 month agoVeterinarian - Greencross Vets BrookvaleBrookvale, New South Wales, Australia 2 months agoMinchinbury, New South Wales, Australia 1 year agoVeterinarian - Greencross Vets Coreen Avenue PenrithPenrith, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoSmall Animal Medicine Internship - ARH HomebushHomebush, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoVeterinary Director - Greencross Vets Five DockFive Dock, New South Wales, Australia 1 month agoHornsby, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoChatswood, New South Wales, Australia 2 months agoArtarmon, New South Wales, Australia 6 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia A$117,864.00-A$167,425.00 5 days agoHornsby, New South Wales, Australia 6 days agoArtarmon, New South Wales, Australia 6 days agoECC Clinical Director - ARH Greater Western SydneyMount Druitt, New South Wales, Australia 6 months agoVeterinarian in Small Animal AnaesthesiaSenior Registrar/ Specialist in Large Animal Diagnostic ImagingCamden, New South Wales, Australia A$117,864.00-A$161,425.00 1 week agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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