Veterinary Development Manager

Join Our Team: Veterinary Development Manager

Location: Gold Coast Support Office (flexible options including remote for non-Gold Coast residents), regular travel required

Reporting To: Chief Veterinary Officer

Are you a passionate and experienced Veterinarian ready to drive clinical excellence and empower veterinary teams?

Vets Central is an Australian-owned veterinary group on a mission to become Australia and New Zealands leading veterinary partner, supporting our teams in the delivery of quality veterinary services to the community. With 71 clinics and a rapidly expanding presence across Australia and New Zealand, Vets Central offers a broad reach for your impact. Were proud of our unique non-corporate ethos, where we champion clinical autonomy, foster genuine collaboration, and invest deeply in our people. Were a certified Great Place to Work, committed to creating an environment where every team member feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

We are seeking a highly motivated and collaborative Veterinary Development Manager to join our growing Support Office team. This is a pivotal role for a veterinarian who is eager to shape the future of patient care, enhance clinic performance, and nurture professional growth across our expanding network.

About the Role

As our Veterinary Development Manager, you will be instrumental in fostering clinical growth and continuous improvement across our Vets Central clinics. Reporting directly to our Chief Veterinary Officer, you will be the driving force behind enhancing our standards of patient care, improving clinic efficiency and profitability, and building the clinical capability of our incredible teams.

This is a dynamic opportunity to leverage your veterinary expertise in a hands-on, supportive capacity - think more partner and enabler than traditional manager. Youll work closely with our clinics, empowering them to identify and leverage their strengths, while guiding strategic improvements that contribute directly to their success and our collective mission. While ideally based in our Gold Coast office, we are flexible for candidates working remotely from other locations across Australia or New Zealand, provided you are willing to undertake regular travel to our clinics.

What Youll Be Doing

You will play a vital role in our Support Office, driving initiatives related to:

• Clinical Standards and Patient Care: Elevating the quality of veterinary services and patient outcomes.
• Clinic Efficiency and Profitability: Identifying and implementing strategies to optimise operational performance and financial health.
• Veterinary Talent Development: Cultivating a strong, skilled, and engaged team through robust development and mentorship programmes.
• Operational Integration: Ensuring seamless implementation of best practices and new services across our network.
• Clinical Governance and Compliance: Supporting adherence to the highest professional and regulatory standards.

What Were Looking For

• A Registered Veterinarian: Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc) or Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) with current, unrestricted veterinary registration in Australia or New Zealand. Users licence for Ionising Radiation and Microchipping where applicable.
• Experienced Leader: Minimum 4 years experience in a veterinary leadership role, with a demonstrated focus on development and improvement.
• Clinical Excellence: Outstanding veterinary knowledge and a steadfast commitment to high standards of patient care.
• Collaborative & Influential: Exceptional collaboration and team building skills, coupled with high emotional intelligence and proven coaching/mentoring abilities.
• Analytical & Strategic: Strong financial acumen, confidence in reporting and systems, and proven analytical skills to interpret data and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire diverse teams.
• Vets Central Values Aligned: A genuine passion for supporting teams, empowering people, striving for excellence, and achieving more together within a non-corporate, collaborative culture.

Remuneration

• Competitive Remuneration: Industry-leading salary, commensurate with experience.

Why Join Vets Central?

Were not your typical veterinary group. We believe in supporting our teams to deliver their best medicine, offering:

• Meaningful Impact: Directly influence clinical quality, efficiency, and the professional lives of veterinarians and teams across a growing network.
• A Truly Supportive Environment: Work in a people-first culture, where your well-being is a priority. We offer personal wellness support (EAP), are a Mental Health First Aid accredited workplace, and believe in a healthy work-life balance.
• Unrivalled Professional Development: Access to the VC Learning Academy, generous CPD allowances, paid study leave, and structured mentorship programmes.
• Rewarding Opportunities: Unique bonus/equity opportunities, Paid Parental Leave, and Paid Purrental Leave for your fur babies!
• Autonomy & Partnership: Clinics retain their unique identity and autonomy, benefiting from expert support without corporate pressure.

Ready to be a catalyst for positive change in Australian and New Zealand veterinary care?

If youre an ambitious and supportive veterinarian who thrives on developing people and practices, we encourage you to apply!

To Apply: Submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why youre excited to join Vets Central.

Vets Central is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.