Are you an experienced veterinarian ready to step into arespected Lead Veterinarian role within a stable, supportive clinic? Vetwest Wanneroo is seeking a Lead Vet who enjoys both consulting and surgery, values collaboration, and wants to mentor and lead within an already high-functioning team - without inheriting a clinic that needs fixing.

About Vetwest Wanneroo

Vetwest Wanneroo is a long-established clinic located close toWanneroo Central Shopping Centre and Lake Joondalup, offering a relaxed, community-focused environment with strong client relationships and excellent team longevity.

You will be joining a highly experienced and settled team of four veterinarians, supported by an exceptionally strong nursing cohort. The Practice Manager is also a nurse, the Head Nurse has been with the clinic for 20 years, and of our ten nurses most have between 10 and 20 years' tenure. The clinic consistently rosters a minimum of three vets per day, ensuring strong support, collaboration, and sustainable workloads.

The culture is social, relaxed, and professional - the team enjoys small social events, games during meetings, and regular catch-ups while maintaining high clinical standards.

Clinic Setup & Facilities

The clinic is spacious, modern, and well resourced, with a strong focus on Fear Free and Cat Calm handling.

Facilities include:

• 3 consult rooms
• Separate cat and dog waiting areas
• Large waiting room and dedicated vet office
• In-house Idexx lab + blood gas
• Wet table and separate theatre
• Digital X-ray, digital dental X-ray, and ultrasound
• Dedicated cat ward and isolation ward
• Cattery with 22 condos, supported by a dedicated animal attendant
• Separate staff room, kitchen, and a lovely outdoor eating area

The Role

As Lead Veterinarian, you will remain hands on clinically while providing leadership and mentorship across the team. You will support a developing veterinarian, lead case discussions, and proactively share up-to date clinical knowledge to encourage continuous improvement.

You will also play a key role in maintaining strong client relationships and fostering a positive, collaborative team culture. Close working relationships with other North of the River Vetwest clinics ensure there is always peer support available when needed.

Rostering & Flexibility

• Permanent part time preferred (0.7 FTE / 31.5 hours per week), full time also considered
• Clinic hours: 8:30am - 7:00pm (some flexibility available)
• 1 in 3 Saturdays, ideally with two vets rostered

Salary & Benefits

• Salary package up to $150,000, commensurate with experience
• $10000 Clinical Lead allowance
• Superannuation
• $2,000 CPD allowance + 1 week paid study leave
• Relocation assistance up to $10,000 (where applicable)
• Visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates

What Sets VetPartners Apart

• Access to Veterinary Training Centres and Employee Assistance Program
• Leadership development and long-term career progression
• A supportive national network of skilled nurses and collaborative peers
• Opportunities across 200+ clinics in Australia and New Zealand

About You

• BVSc (or equivalent) withregistration to practice in Western Australia
• Strong experience in both consulting and surgery
• Confident, approachable leader who enjoys mentoring and knowledge sharing
• High standards of patient care and client communication

Ready to Lead?

We are supportive, understanding and caring

Committed to making a difference

We are transparent, trustworthy and accountable

Vetwest Wanneroo is seeking a Lead Veterinarian who combines hands-on consulting and surgery with leadership to support a highly experienced team in a long-established clinic.

You will mentor four veterinarians, lead case discussions, maintain strong client relationships, and collaborate with North of the River Vetwest clinics to ensure sustainable workloads and high clinical standards.