General Manager

Totally Vets Limited (TVL) is at the forefront of veterinary care in New Zealand, delivering top-tier clinical services and innovative solutions to a diverse client base. From rural farms to beloved family pets, our dedicated team is passionate about supporting the health and wellbeing of animals. The clinics of TVL cover a significant regional expanse in the lower North Island.  As a trusted part of the Comhla group, TVL is driven by a commitment to excellence, community engagement, and continuous improvement in everything we do working collaboratively with Comhla’s other regional hubs throughout New Zealand.

This is an exciting leadership opportunity to make a tangible impact on the success and growth of TVL. As the General Manager, you will be responsible for steering the strategic and operational direction of  TVL, driving clinical and financial performance while fostering a positive, collaborative team culture. You will ensure that each of the clinics under your leadership not only meets but exceeds their performance goals, through leadership and a strong focus on innovation, efficiency, and sustainability, maximising synergies and collaboration between the clinics within TVL.

In this key role, you will:

•  Drive a culture of safety, wellbeing, and exceptional client care, ensuring that our values and standards are upheld at every level.
• Lead the development and execution of regional business plans, aligning them with TVL’s overarching strategy.
• Champion operational excellence and continuous improvement across all of TVL’s regions, enhancing service delivery and profitability.
• Collaborate closely with Comhla hub managers and regional leaders, ensuring TVL has seamless support operations and effective resource management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams within and across clinics, clients, industry partners, and the local community.

We are seeking a dynamic, results-driven leader who is passionate about both animal health and rural communities. You’ll bring a proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams, strong financial acumen, and a drive to implement operational improvements. Your ability to inspire and motivate will be critical in fostering an engaged and forward-thinking culture across the business.

You will have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, along with leadership experience in veterinary, agricultural, or related industries. You possess exceptional leadership and people management skills, with a proven ability to translate strategy into actionable business plans. Strong financial and business acumen will enable you to drive sustainable growth and profitability. Your outstanding communication and interpersonal skills allow you to build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders. A deep understanding of rural New Zealand communities and farming industries is a distinct advantage. A desire to grow and advance your career in NZ’s largest veterinary group.

If you are a visionary leader looking to shape the future of veterinary services in New Zealand, and to evolve  a thriving veterinary company we’d love to hear from you. Join Totally Vets Limited and be part of a team making a real difference!  

To discover more about Totally Vets, visit https://totallyvets.co.nz/

For a confidential discussion about the role; contact Kerry Ellis on 0210 886 7475 or [email protected]