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Lead Veterinarian – Ourimbah Veterinary Hospital (Central Coast, NSW)  

Love the idea of leading a high-performing team and living the coastal dream—just an hour from Sydney? This is your chance to step into a rewarding leadership role at Ourimbah Veterinary Hospital, where quality care meets lifestyle.  

Why you’ll love working with us: 
For 35+ years, our hospital has been trusted by the Central Coast community. Nestled between Tuggerah Lake and the ocean, we’re more than a workplace.   

We’re a supportive fun team, with a state-of-the-art facility, including four consulting rooms, a dedicated cat area, two surgical suites, one dental suite with dental radiography, a diagnostic imaging suite (digital xray and ultrasound), modern laboratory facilities, separate dog and cat wards and a staff room well away from the hustle and bustle so you can enjoy that well-earned lunch break!    

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading from the front—delivering top-notch medical and surgical care
• Mentoring and supporting our GP vet team, helping them grow in confidence and capability
• Playing a key role in hospital leadership and strategy, including marketing and team development
• Guiding performance reviews and team training alongside our supportive leadership group
• Sharing your knowledge with our nurses and animal attendants  

What’s in it for you:

• Flexible roster – because balance matters
• Competitive salary up to $170,000 depending on experience, plus $20,000 sign-on bonus 
• Generous CPD allowance + study leave – we’ll invest in your growth 
• Exclusive VetPartners Training Centre access – CPD at your fingertips
• Fitness Passport – keep active outside of work
• Flare discounts at 80+ retailers
• Novated leasing for your next car
• Paid parental leave + wellbeing support programs
• Corporate health cover with Medibank 
• Relocation & Visa Support – Assistance available for interstate or international candidates.

About you: 

• 5+ years’ experience in small animal general practice
• A confident vet with strong leadership and mentoring skills 
• Passionate about collaborative, high-quality veterinary care
• Eligible for registration with the NSW Veterinary Practitioners Board 

Why this role? 
Because it’s more than “just another vet job.” It’s your opportunity to step into leadership with support, make a real impact on your team and community, and enjoy life in one of NSW’s most stunning coastal regions. 

Ready to take the lead? Apply today, or contact Aimee on 0435 110 147 or email on [email protected] for a confidential chat. 

Veterinarian testimonials:

"Dr Ben,

Ourimbah Vet is a fantastic workplace.....whether you are an experienced vet or a new graduate, and no matter where you are in your veterinary career, you WILL feel like part of team that cares about the creatures and their owners in the local community.

I cannot express how enjoyable my time has been here as a locum coming up from Sydney to help out. All the staff members are so friendly and helpful to ensure the place is run smoothly and everyone is happy!"

"Dr Josh: 

I spent 2 weeks at Ourimbah Vet Hospital as a locum, and absolutely loved it. The clinic itself is large and incredibly equipped. It has excellent lab machines, a purpose built dental room with dental radiography and another surgical room that has everything you need. The clinic feels clean, open and bright. The team are extremely helpful and lovely. The nurses and support staff are highly skilled and work independently to make your life as easy as possible. Whilst small the team has developed a great vibe that makes you feel welcomed and comfortable, even as a newcomer. The clientele were very reasonable, and allowed workup and referral where appropriate. When unable to afford diagnostics, they were understanding and communicative. Overall, I had a wonderful time working with the team at Ourimbah. I think it’s the perfect clinic for a vet with initiative to step in and help to forge a successful practice that makes both them, their team and the clientele happy."