Veterinary Team Manager

Located initially in Yokine before moving to our new Osbourne Park site later in 2026, we are seeking a high-calibre Veterinary Team Manager to join PVE who will play a critical role in the leadership, performance, and development of our veterinary team within a fast-paced, 24/7 emergency environment. This is a non-clinical leadership position where you will have genuine ownership of team performance, workforce strategy, and operational delivery. You will directly influence outcomes across people, patient care, and business performance. Working closely with the Hospital Administrator and Leadership Team, you will translate strategy into execution, drive operational discipline, and continuously elevate performance standards at scale within a growing national organisation.

Responsibilities

Lead the performance, engagement, and development of the veterinary team; Drive a high-performance, values-led culture built on accountability and trust; Ensure effective rostering, workforce sustainability, and operational coverage; Manage performance, including coaching, development, performance management and difficult conversations; Lead and embed change initiatives and continuous improvement activities; Support financial performance through labour cost management, efficiency, and reporting insights; Partner with clinical and operational leaders to optimise patient outcomes and service delivery; Strengthen collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams; Drive compliance with WHS, policies, and AEA standards

Requirements

Minimum 5+ years’ experience in people leadership, ideally within complex service environments; Proven success leading high-performing, diverse teams in fast-paced settings; Strong business acumen, including experience managing budgets, workforce costs, and operational efficiency; Demonstrated experience managing a diverse workforce; Advanced stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across multi-disciplinary teams in a 24/7 environment; Strong operational discipline with a hands-on, solutions-focused mindset; Excellent organisational capability with the ability to manage competing priorities; High emotional intelligence and ability to build trust, alignment, and accountability

Nice to have

Experience in veterinary, healthcare, or similarly complex service environments

Benefits

Competitive salary package from c. $126,000 + super; Pet care discounts; Fitness Passport access; Wellbeing & EAP support; Career progression opportunities across Australia