ECC Team Leader - Veterinary Referral Hospital (VRH)

Company Description

For more than 25 years, Veterinary Referral Hospital (VRH) Dandenong has been delivering advanced emergency and specialist care to the pets of Melbourne.

As one of Victoria's most comprehensive multidisciplinary referral hospitals, we bring together Emergency & Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Neurology, Diagnostic Imaging, Anaesthesia and Oncology under one roof. Supported by a team of 120+ veterinary professionals, we manage a high-acuity caseload and some of the state's most complex emergency and referral cases.

Our ECC team includes 2 ECC Specialists (FANZCVS and DACVECC), 1 ECC Registrar, Membership-qualified veterinarians, experienced emergency clinicians and a highly skilled nursing team, backed by a wider multidisciplinary specialist network. It's a collaborative environment where learning never stops and support is always close by.

Job Description

We're looking for an experienced ECC veterinarian ready to take the next step in their career.

As ECC Team Leader, you'll remain hands-on clinically while helping lead and develop a talented emergency team. You'll mentor veterinarians, support clinical decision-making, drive a positive team culture and work closely with specialists across the hospital to deliver exceptional patient care.

This is an opportunity to influence the direction of a busy ECC service while continuing to manage the complex and rewarding cases that attracted you to emergency medicine in the first place.

Why Join VRH Dandenong?

• High-acuity emergency and critical care caseload
• True tertiary referral medicine and surgery
• Work alongside ECC specialists and multidisciplinary specialist teams
• Strong culture of mentorship, collaboration and clinical excellence
• Competitive salary package with generous evening, overnight and weekend penalty rates
• Relocation and visa sponsorship support available
• Tailored continuing education and professional development
• Future leadership growth opportunities within the business

Qualifications

• Veterinary registration, or eligibility for registration, in Victoria
• Strong ECC experience
• A passion for mentoring and supporting other veterinarians
• Previous leadership experience, or a desire to step into a leadership role
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Commitment to exceptional patient care

Additional Information

If you're excited by complex cases, enjoy helping others develop, and want to make a genuine impact on the future of an ECC team, we'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion, contact Apollonia on 0416 176 475 or apollonia.perry@gxltd.com.au.