Veterinary Practice Manager

HAPPY, HEALTHY PETS – Privately-owned small animal clinic

OUR VET Point Cook

• Situated in the popular Stockland Shopping Centre just off Dunnings Road
• Operates Monday to Saturday, 9am – 5/5:30pm
• Local, convenient location and ample parking available

Point Cook is a busy 2 Vet clinic, currently operated by a team of 5. Our clinic presents room for development and growth in the case load presently managed, with a particular focus on dental procedures. Point Cook boasts a spacious reception area and waiting space, 2 consult rooms, sterile operating theatre, X-ray and Dental X-ray as well as all equipment to run in-house pathology. We also receive regular visits by medical and surgical specialists, allowing the team to manage a broad range of cases; working closely with nearby Hospitals for referrals and overnight stays.

SENIOR VET NURSE– BUSINESS MANAGER

Right now, we’re on the lookout for a motivated and ambitious professional to lead from the front – someone who can balance hands-on veterinary care with team leadership and clinic management.

• Report to an experienced Executive team, also from the industry.
• Join and receive support from Our Vet Nurse advocacy group made of professionals from the network.
• Be mentored by a broader leadership team focused on delivering the best standard of care and operation.

Your role will involve:

• Patient Care: Assist vets with consults, surgeries, dental procedures, diagnostics, hospital and general animal care to ensure best outcomes.
• Diagnostics & Treatments: Collect and process samples, support lab work, administer medications, and monitor patients under vet guidance.
• Strengthening client relationships – ensure every pet owner leaves feeling supported, informed, and confident in the care their pets receive.
• Leading the team – mentoring vets, nurses, and potential students while building a positive, engaged, and supportive clinic culture.
• Running the business side – oversee the clinic’s performance (P&L, budgets, stock management, rostering) and help the team hit targets without losing sight of patient care.
• Driving growth – contribute ideas, implement improvements, and make sure the clinic thrives financially, culturally and operationally.

WHAT’S ON OFFER

• Above award hourly rate, with regular performance reviews.
• A rewarding bonus structure and team incentives
• Autonomy to run your clinic your way, while enjoying the security and resources of a national network.
• Staff discounts across PetO (retail & grooming) and Our Vet brands.
• Work-life balance guaranteed – rotating Saturdays, no Sundays, no public holidays, no on-call or after hours.
• Celebrate you — additional birthday leave, on us!
• Supportive and family-friendly team that understands the juggle of personal and professional life.
• Convenient Point Cook within Stockland Shopping Centre, ample parking onsite.
• Ongoing training and career growth with the backing of a national brand.
• Hands-on support from a highly engaged leadership team.

APPLICATIONS

To apply for this role, you should have:

• Vet Nurse qualifications, Cert IV
• 5+ years’ in clinic experience as a Vet Nurse in small animal medicine
• Proven experience running a practice and leading a team
• The drive to foster a supportive and positive clinic environment
• A natural drive to grow and lead a successful clinic
• Solid commercial acumen to balance great care with business success
• A collaborative and approachable leadership style

Keen to explore Our Vet Point Cook? Send your resume to ***email_hidden*** – we’d love to hear from you!

• If you have questions or would like to have a confidential conversation about a career at PetO / Our Vet contact our Talent Acquisition Lead on 04
• 378.

MORE ABOUT OUR VET

At Our Vet, we’re not your typical veterinary clinic, we’re an independent privately-owned network. We’ve built a supportive and welcoming environment where professionalism mixes with fun, teamwork, and a genuine love of animals. Our team is passionate about pets, dedicated to our clients, and always ready to support each other. Every detail of our clinics is designed with optimal pet care in mind, because we know just how important pets are to their families.

At Our Vet, you get the best of both worlds – the structure and support of an established network, with the freedom to shape your clinic your way. No corporate templates, no ownership headaches – just the autonomy to make your mark and the support to help you succeed.

Our clinics are co-located within our high-foot-traffic PetO specialty retail stores. A family-run Australian business, PetO was created in 2007 and has recently gone through a successful phase of expansion. This partnership provides our clients easy access to trusted pet care, grooming and retail under one roof. You are not just part of a team; you are part of a family legacy.