About this role

As Clinical Lead you will be responsible for maintaining our patient care and driving our high clinical standards. You will work closely with the support of our skilled Clinic Coordinator and the Apiam Business Team in the day-to-day running of the clinic. You will be a member of the management team responsible for the professional management of all clinical operations. Clinical operations include managing, training, developing and supervising veterinary associates, graduates and nursing staff, as well as being hands-on in the delivery of veterinary services to patients and clients according to Apiam’s high standards of care.

• Full time position
• This is a “hands-on” clinical role in a team of 6 Veterinarians
• The position would suit a mixed or companion animal veterinarian keen to work in a mixed animal environment.
• Full time position worked as a 4-day week or 5-day week if preferred. We are open to flexible start/finish times to accommodate family and work-life balance.
• We treat companion animals as well as sheep and cattle and have the opportunity for pocket pets, wildlife and equine depending on your interests.
• Shared after hours for large animals only until 8.30pm. All calls go through our Vet Triage team which means the nurses take the calls and only ring you if needed and deposit has been taken!
• Supportive team, both Vets and Nurses. Well-equipped clinic with planning in place for an exciting purpose built, new build.
• Be supported in your progression with our Leadership Development Program and the strong supportive network of peers from other industry leading clinics in Apiam.
• Assist in mentoring your new and recent graduates with our graduate development program.

About you

• You have 5+ years’ vet experience and have demonstrated mentoring and management capabilities.
• You are ready to move up into a leadership role and are enthusiastic about leading a team and running your own clinic.
• You are looking for a modern, well-equipped clinic and the ability to practise medicine to a high standard.
• You are looking to be part of a great team who you can collaborate on cases but are also excited about mentoring the next generation of vets.

Our location

Hamilton is a progressive city in South-West Victoria. It can be found 300kms to the west of Melbourne and 450kms to the south-east of Adelaide.  The Great Ocean Road begins along the coast, to its south, Coonawarra and boutique wineries to the west and Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park and Wimmera silo art trail to the North.

The region is home to many culturally significant sights including the Budj Bim Cultural Centre and indigenous rock art sites and shelters withing the surrounding National Parks.  Our Heritage listed Grampians region offers hiking, camping, fishing and other water sports.

Hamilton is home to high quality health care facilities and many employment and education opportunities. Sheep grazing and agriculture are the primary industries in the surrounding shire, contributing to 15% of Australia’s total wool clip. Inside the city of Hamilton, the majority of employment is provided by the Retail industry and Health and Community Services sector.  There are many education opportunities, with four Secondary Schools and numerous Primary Schools, special needs education, TAFE and further vocational training within the Shire.

Our offer

Generous salary package including a base salary of ~$140,000-$150,000+ depending on experience

• Phone or phone allowance + Laptop
• + on call pay and 50% of professional fees
• + Relocation assistance provided

As well as benefits valued up to $20,000 to help you manage your work-life balance including:

• VSB Registration and memberships supported
• VetEducation membership
• 5 days paid volunteer leave
• “Wellness Day” – An extra paid annual leave day!
• Paid parental leave in addition to the government scheme
• 1 week study leave
• Generous CPD allowances depending on your development plans
• Wellbeing initiatives include our Employee Assistance Program with access to confidential counselling services and trained Mental Health First Aid Officers in every clinic.
• Various retail, travel, and service discounts through our Flare app such as discounted gym memberships.
• Additional travel discounts through Verve Travel Management and Hertz
• Fantastic staff discounts on clinic products and services for your pets

As part of Apiam Animal Health, Australia’s largest rural and regional mixed and production animal veterinary group, we offer considerable opportunities for training, personal development and career progression. Opportunities to gain extra skills by spending time in other clinics within our Apiam network are encouraged, and we offer industry-leading internal training as well as genuine support for your career progression. We also assist new leads with leadership mentoring and conferences from Lincoln Institute.

If we sound like a clinic you would like to be a part of and you are ready to move into a new role, then please reach out!