Clinical Lead – Samford Valley Veterinary Hospital

Are you an experienced small-animal veterinarian who thrives on delivering high standards of care and building strong relationships with a loyal, engaged client base? Step into a Clinical Lead role at Samford Valley Veterinary Hospital, a practice that’s been part of the local community for over 40 years, just 25km from Brisbane, offering the charm of a country town with city convenience.

Why you will love this role

  • Community-first, quality-driven: Join a team and client community that value excellent medicine, continuity of care, and genuine connection.
  • Leadership mentoring & support: Grow your leadership craft with backing from Apiam’s experienced mentors and broader clinical network.
  • Flexible structure: Full-time is great, but part-time options are welcome, let’s shape the role around your life.
  • Well-equipped hospital: Digital x-ray (including dental), ultrasound, surgical theatre, in-house lab, intensive care, plus access to visiting specialists.
  • Career pathways: Access industry-leading training, CPD, and development opportunities across a national network.

Your impact

  • Set & uphold clinical standards: Champion best-practice medicine and surgery across the companion-animal caseload.
  • Mentor & develop others: Share knowledge, coach colleagues, and nurture a positive, learning-focused culture.
  • Lead by example: Collaborate closely with the team and shape workflows that elevate patient outcomes and client experience.
  • Contribute to growth: Help evolve our services and strengthen our role in the Samford community.

What you will bring

  • 7+ years’ experience with solid GP skillset across medicine, surgery, and dentistry; commitment to gold-standard care and achieving strong financial outcomes.
  • Leadership & people skills- confidence mentoring, communicating and fostering teamwork.
  • Community mindset with a collaborative, can-do approach.
  • Full Australian Veterinary Registration

Salary & Benefits

  • Salary: $160,000–$180,000 per annum (FTE) + Super,
  • Leadership bonus incentives
  • $10,000 sign-on bonus.
  • Generous CPD allowance + 1 week CE leave; leadership development support.
  • Paid parental leave and volunteer leave.
  • VSB registration paid
  • $1,000 towards memberships or subscriptions; discounts on retail, travel and services.
  • Supportive culture and access to Apiam’s national network for collaboration and career progression.

Interested?

Let’s chat. Contact Corinne at corinne.warnick@apiam.com.au or 0458 387 478.