About the role

Are you a compassionate senior vet ready to lead with purpose? Join Sydney Dogs & Cats Home as our Managing Veterinarian and help deliver exceptional, fear-free care to vulnerable animals. This full-time leadership role offers the chance to mentor a dedicated team, influence clinical strategy, and support the exciting transition to our new purpose-built facility in Kurnell. If you’re a collaborative leader who thrives in dynamic environments and is driven by animal welfare, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact.

About us

The Sydney Dogs and Cats Home (SD&CH) is highly respected within the animal welfare sector, providing shelter, food and veterinary care to lost, homeless and abandoned animals, primarily dogs and cats, until a time when such animals can either be reunited with their owners or found a new, suitable home.

SD&CH objectives are to:

• Provide companion animals in our care with best practice care
• Provide engagement programs that benefit companion animals, SDCH & the community
• Attract and retain mission motivated talent
• Sustainable financial, systems and resources

At Sydney Dogs & Cats Home, our Employee Value Proposition (EVP) embodies a commitment to nurturing a workplace where every team member feels supported and thrives. Our dedication to professional growth and development is evident through regular workshops, mentorship, and upskilling opportunities that align with our strategic direction, fostering both personal enrichment and professional excellence. We take pride in our diverse work environments, our flexibility, and our focus on positive outcomes for our people, creating a supportive culture where innovation, wellbeing, and the courage to embrace change flourish.

We are committed to upholding a respectful and professional environment, free from negativity, while recruiting individuals who share our values and compassionate ethos. Together, we are shaping a future at Sydney Dogs & Cats Home, honouring our commitment to our staff and also setting a benchmark for excellence in workplace culture and best practice animal care.

2025 we are completing the construction of our new shelter which will be based in Kurnell.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Leadership and Supervision - Provide onsite supervision and clinical leadership of the veterinary team.
• Mentoring, Training, and Development - Provide clinical mentoring and support to the vets and nursing staff.
• Hospital Superintendence and Regulatory Compliance - Act as the Veterinary Hospital Superintendent, ensuring legislative compliance
• Provide Exceptional Patient Care - Provide a high standard of surgical, behavioural and medical veterinary patient care. This role will be 50% clinical, with the remainder being a support role to the team.
• Collaboration and Communication - Work closely with the Practice Manager, Shelter Manager, and Managing Nurse to ensure operational alignment and efficiency.
• Kurnell Transition Support - Help facilitate change management within the veterinary team, offering support during relocation and adjustment.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor of Veterinary Science or equivalent, with full current registration in NSW.
• Minimum 5+ years in a senior clinical role
• Previous experience in a shelter or high-volume practice.
• Minimum of 2 years management experience
• Excellent clinical skills across medicine, surgery, and diagnostics.
• Current Radiation User Licence (EPA).
• Strong understanding of animal welfare legislation, fear-free handling, and shelter medicine principles.
• Previous experience in superintendent responsibilities is highly desirable.
• Passion for animal welfare and commitment to SDCH’s mission.
• Familiarity with shelter and clinic software systems (e.g. EzyVet, Salesforce) preferred.
• Skilled communicator with the ability to guide and motivate veterinary staff.
• Solutions-oriented, proactive, and calm under pressure.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities and adapt in a dynamic environment.
• Committed to collaborative leadership and maintaining a positive workplace culture.