This Visa sponsorship job abroad position offers great opportunities for career growth. Are you an experienced veterinarian ready to step into a respected 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 to Wanneroo 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

• 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
• Large dog kennel room (6-8 runs)
• 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
• $10,000 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 NewZealand

About You

• BVSc (or equivalent) with registration 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? If you're looking for a Lead Veterinarian role where you can genuinely influence clinical standards while being supported by an experienced, long standing team, we'd love to chat.