Job Description: Our client is seeking a skilled and compassionate Small Animal Veterinarian to join a collaborative veterinary team providing comprehensive healthcare for companion animals. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a veterinarian with substantial general practice experience who enjoys clinical variety, developing trusted client relationships and maintaining high standards of patient care. Working within a modern veterinary environment, the successful candidate will have access to advanced diagnostic and surgical resources while benefiting from the knowledge and support of experienced veterinary professionals.
The role includes a rewarding mixture of medical consultations, preventative healthcare, diagnostic investigations and small animal surgical procedures. With excellent facilities for radiography, ultrasound, dentistry and endoscopy, the position provides opportunities to investigate complex cases and expand individual clinical interests. A strong focus on teamwork, professional development and flexible scheduling creates an attractive working environment for a veterinarian seeking both professional independence and ongoing clinical progression.
In this position, your responsibilities will include:
- Conducting comprehensive small animal consultations and developing appropriate medical treatment plans.
- Performing routine surgical procedures and contributing to more advanced surgical cases according to clinical experience.
- Using diagnostic imaging, laboratory testing and other investigative tools to support accurate clinical assessments.
- Providing preventative healthcare advice and maintaining strong professional relationships with pet owners.
- Working collaboratively with veterinary colleagues and nursing professionals to deliver consistent, high-quality patient care.
Qualifications Needed:
- A Bachelor of Veterinary Science or equivalent veterinary qualification recognised for professional registration in Australia.
- A minimum of five years of small animal general practice experience with confidence in clinical decision-making.
- A genuine interest in veterinary surgery and enthusiasm for maintaining strong practical clinical skills.
- Excellent interpersonal abilities with a compassionate approach to patient management and client communication.
- Knowledge of diagnostic ultrasound would be beneficial but is not an essential requirement.
Package:
- A potential cash bonus equivalent to 10% of salary after completing the qualifying three-year incentive period.
- Competitive remuneration with flexible working arrangements to accommodate individual lifestyle preferences.
- Generous professional development support, including AUD $1,800 annually towards continuing education.
- Paid study leave and opportunities to learn from external veterinary specialists.
- Employer-funded veterinary registration, radiation licence and VIN membership, subject to applicable employment conditions.
- Access to a modern clinical environment equipped for diagnostic imaging, advanced dentistry and surgical procedures.
- Employee fitness membership opportunities and novated vehicle leasing arrangements.
- Professional referral bonuses recognising successful introductions of veterinary colleagues.
- Confidential employee assistance services and additional workplace wellbeing support.
- Continued clinical development opportunities within a collaborative team committed to excellent companion animal healthcare.
