At The Lost Dogs’ Home, we are a foundation in Victoria's animal welfare landscape, celebrated for our compassionate care of around 20,000 lost and abandoned dogs and cats every year. Beyond caring for animals, we are dedicated to providing diverse animal welfare and community programs, all aimed at giving animals the best chance of a happy and healthy life. Our mission is upheld by passionate individuals who embody a profound affinity for animals, community, and advocacy.
In this newly created position reporting to the Lead Veterinarian-Shelter Medicine, the Shelter Veterinary Services Supervisor plays a pivotal leadership role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, consistent and welfare-focused veterinary care at our Cranbourne Shelter. You will oversee day-to-day veterinary operations, lead and develop a dedicated team of Veterinary Nurses and Veterinary Assistants, drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure best-practice shelter medicine standards are maintained.
This is primarily a leadership and operational role, with hands-on clinical involvement as required to support complex medical and surgical cases. You will work closely with veterinary and operational leaders across both Cranbourne and North Melbourne to ensure consistency of processes and excellence in patient care
You are an experienced veterinary nursing or clinical operations leader who enjoys building and guiding capable teams, improving systems and creating positive outcomes for animals and people alike.
To be successful, you will bring:
If you share our vision and are a passionate leader with a desire to lead and motivate a team to make a difference in the lives of animals, we would love to hear from you!
If this position interests you, please apply now, insuring you have included a copy of a cover letter and resume. If you have any questions regarding this role, please email recruitment@dogshome.com.
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The successful applicant will be required to complete satisfactory background screening checks.
The Lost Dogs' Home is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Only candidates with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.
Since 1910 The Lost Dogs’ Home has been a voice for animals without owners. We’ve been pioneers for fair animal laws and continue to work at the front line to reduce the number of lost, abandoned and stray cats and dogs.
The Home relies on public support to provide our Australia-wide services and programs, these include; National Pet Register, The Lost Cats’ Home, shelter operations, adoptions and responsible pet ownership education.
Our expertise also extends to veterinary and animal management services. All of our functions are governed by a quality management system – an industry first in Australia.
The Lost Dogs’ Home is one of the country’s largest animal welfare organisations, caring for more than 25,000 cats and dogs each year. We pride ourselves on employing qualified individuals who demonstrate a strong personal connection to animals, the community and the cause.
