Are you an experienced leader in Emergency & Critical Care looking for a role where you can truly thrive — both professionally and personally?

At ARH Gosford, we’re proud to offer more than just a job. We offer a career home where you’ll be supported, valued, and surrounded by people who genuinely care.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

Location, location, location!

The Central Coast is the perfect blend of career opportunity and lifestyle. Just an hour north of Sydney, it’s surrounded by stunning beaches, bushland and waterways — ideal for surfing, boating, hiking or simply unwinding. There’s a vibrant café and restaurant culture, weekend markets, and a strong sense of community.

And for the foodies… the coffee roastery next door serves the best bacon and egg rolls around.

We genuinely care about our people.

At ARH Gosford, our staff come first. We value flexibility, open communication and long-term growth — and it shows. Most of our team have been with us for five years or more, some for over a decade. You’ll enjoy a supportive, collaborative environment where you can develop your skills, maintain a healthy work-life balance and feel genuinely appreciated.

We’re built on support and collaboration.

As part of Australia’s largest network of Specialists and Emergency Veterinarians, you’ll never feel isolated.

ARH Gosford is the Central Coast’s longest-established emergency facility, fully equipped to provide gold‑standard care — including endoscopy, ventilators, ultrasonography, radiology and a full surgical suite.

You’ll receive ongoing support from our on-site Criticalist and highly experienced ECC clinicians, with direct access to specialists across Internal Medicine, Surgery, Critical Care, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Radiology/Imaging and Dermatology.
Our Sydney sister hospital (just an hour away) provides advanced imaging and ambulance transfer support. Whether it’s 2pm or 2am, you’ll always have backup when you need it.

About the Role

Animal Referral Hospital (ARH) Gosford is seeking an experienced and values‑driven Veterinary Director to lead our 24/7 Emergency & Critical Care hospital into its next phase of growth.

This pivotal leadership position carries responsibility for the clinical, strategic and operational direction of the hospital.
You’ll be supported by a strong leadership team, including a Business Manager, Criticalist and a highly skilled ECC veterinary and nursing team.

As Veterinary Director, you’ll play a key role in shaping hospital culture, strengthening referral partnerships and driving excellence in patient care.

You’ll balance hands‑on clinical leadership with broader strategic oversight, ensuring ARH Gosford remains the hospital of choice for referring veterinarians and the trusted provider of advanced care for patients and their families.

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

Clinical & Patient Care Leadership

• Delivering high‑quality referral and emergency veterinary care
• Leading clinical governance, quality assurance and patient safety initiatives
• Overseeing development and evolution of clinical services and protocols
• Promoting evidence‑based medicine and multidisciplinary collaboration
• Supporting structured continuing education across the veterinary team

Hospital Culture & Leadership

• Fostering a positive, inclusive and high‑performance team culture
• Role-modelling ARH values, professionalism and clinical excellence
• Providing clear strategic direction for the hospital
• Driving continuous improvement through feedback and accountability

Referring Veterinarian Relationships

• Acting as a key clinical liaison for referring veterinarians
• Ensuring timely, consistent and professional communication
• Supporting education events and engagement initiatives
• Strengthening and growing referral partnerships

People & Performance Management

• Supporting recruitment, onboarding and mentoring of veterinarians
• Conducting one‑on‑ones and performance development reviews
• Promoting wellbeing and addressing performance concerns proactively
• Leading workforce planning in collaboration with the Business Manager

Financial, Operational & Strategic Leadership

• Monitoring key hospital performance indicators
• Contributing to budgeting and financial planning
• Supporting efficient daily operations
• Leading strategic initiatives aligned with the ARH network

About You

• Veterinary degree eligible for registration in Australia
• Experience in emergency and/or referral practice
• Proven leadership experience within a veterinary setting
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
• Commercial awareness and understanding of clinical KPIs
• Passionate about developing people and building strong relationships
• Committed to delivering exceptional patient care and team culture

Why Join ARH Gosford?

Because we’re more than just a clinic — we’re a close‑knit team of professionals who love what we do and where we do it.
You’ll enjoy genuine clinical freedom, access to an incredible specialist network and a workplace that values people just as much as patients.

Click here to check out our amazing hospital!

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact, enjoy a beautiful lifestyle and join a team that truly supports you, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact Prachi:
[email protected]
0449 790 813
WhatsApp: +61 449 790 813

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