AddressGVC are providing recruitment support to wonderful The Lort Smith Animal Hospital, Australia’s largest not-for-profit animal hospital. Where every day is alive with opportunities to keep animals healthy and happy with their families and carers.
Cultivating the deep connection between people and animals is the heart of what they do. And, from the clinical frontlines to essential support roles, you’ll see that bond in every dog, cat, rabbit, budgie, salamander, and human they help!
From humble beginnings 85 years ago as the Animal Welfare League, Lort Smith Animal Hospital continues a unique legacy of care and compassion for pets and people of all circumstances, treating over 20,000 animals every year. They have engaged GVC to help them find an experienced Practice Manager.
Practice Manager – Clinic & ICU
This newly created position reports directly to the Head Vet, this exciting new opportunity has
shared responsibility for the effective management and leadership of specific areas and for the
provision of services across Lort Smith. This role plays a critical part in building and sustaining a service that delivers high quality care, has a focus on innovation and service improvement, builds strong relationships with key stakeholders and has a client centric approach.
In conjunction with the Head Vets the Practice Manager will establish and maintain the organisational clinical structure of the departments.
Key internal relationships
• Head Vet - Outpatients
• Had Vet - ECC
• Practice Manager – Inpatients & Surgery
• Veterinary Director
• Head of Nursing Services
• Veterinarians (15 FTE Vets)
• Head of People, Culture & Community
• Head of Shared Services
As a member of the senior leadership team (SLT) you will need to display and provide leadership in
achieving and upholding the Vision, Mission, and Values of Lort Smith Animal Hospital.
Do, Together
We stand alongside each other and don’t let the personal undermine what we’re here to achieve. We show up. We do what’s necessary. And ask if we’re not sure. Working together, we find fulfilment in what we do every day.
Help Responsibly
We own our choices and act appropriately, staying mindful of the ripples our decisions may cause. If something needs fixing, we don’t stay quiet. Nor do we assume what people need. Instead, we help without taking over.
Encourage Know How
Expanding our expertise, we make space to try new things. We embrace the possibilities our work presents, without sacrificing good care. We offer hospitality to those around us and are heartened by their progress.
Scope
Hours: Fulltime 76 hours per fortnight
Days of work: Tuesday to Saturday
Equivalent full-time employees: 15 FTE Vets
Salary
$100,000 - $115,000 + Super + benefits
For more information, please contact me for a confidential chat
Kieron Wineberg
Lead Consultant – Global Veterinary Careers
0426 956 ***
***************@gvcvets.com
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