We are actively recruiting on behalf of our client who is a progressive, high quality, small animal veterinary practice located 10 minutes from Adelaide’s CBD. With many years of veterinary experience, they have become an employer and practice of choice and have won many awards.
Are You
1. New or Recent Graduate? (open to only Australian & NZ Citizens)
Their graduate induction plan will help you practice with confidence and settle in to practice life smoothly. They have some very experienced veterinarians that will provide mentorship and support for your early years as a vet.
2. An Experienced All-rounder?
If you don’t have any special interest areas that’s fine. If you are keen to join an innovative practice that can offer your patients an array of treatments read on.
3. A Vet with a Special Interest in Feline Medicine, Surgery or Canine Rehabilitation
Our Client are keen to talk to veterinarians with a special interest in feline medicine, surgery, or canine rehabilitation as well as all-rounders. Opportunities exist for further training and study in these areas with their 4 Year Working Scholarships. They hold ISFM Gold Cat Accreditation at both practice locations.
What Do They Stand For?
Our Client believe in offering the very best healthcare in an innovative, professional, caring, enjoyable, consistent and value-for-money way. That’s why all of their wellness procedures are designed to be affordable without compromising standards so all routine procedures include pre-G.A.s and I.V. fluids capnography and blood pressure monitoring as standard. In addition, standard consults are 20 minutes long or 30 minutes for new clients. This enables them to promote their unique features including Fear Free techniques for all patients which falls in line with their Cat Friendly Gold Accreditation.
They have a large number of qualified veterinary nurses and dedicated Client Relations team members. They have performed over many stem cell treatments on cats and dogs and the results are outstanding. Lastly, they have some really great clients who want to do the best for their pets and say “Yes” to their treatment recommendations.
So How Do The Team Stay In Touch?
All the team get together once a month for a three-hour Practice Meeting on a Wednesday afternoon from 1- 4 p.m. to receive Practice updates, clinical updates and training sessions on a number of different topics.
So What About All The Toys?
They offer the highest standards of veterinary care so you are able to practice veterinary care to your highest level. They have a philosophy of diagnostic-based veterinary care and encourage on-going postgraduate training.
- Complete anaesthetic monitors for each anaesthetic station with in-house trained and dedicated nurses to monitor your patient.
- Pulse oximetry, non -invasive BP, core body temperature and capnometry routinely.
- Advanced patient care e.g. bear huggers and all fluids including intraoperative fluids delivered with infusion pumps
- They use advanced pain relief in our surgeries ie continuous rate infusion of lignocaine and ketamine
- Diagnostic ECG.
- In-house ultrasonography (with colour Doppler for both cardiac and TDI for abdominal work).
- Flexible endoscopy.
- Digital x-ray.
- Dedicated dental x-ray machines and latest digital IM3 dental processors.
- Air powered dental bases.
- Idexx and REM in-house labs and microscopy.
- Full Surgical services including mandibulectomies, plating, advanced cruciate repair eg TTO, external fixation, skin grafts and flaps, corneal grafts and dystichia surgery are amongst the many procedures done- great opportunity to improve your skills
- Full Medical services including chemotherapy
- Therapeutic laser, ultrasound, tens, interferential therapy, canine myotherapy
- Hydrotherapy – underwater treadmill
- Stem cell harvesting & processing equipment
- PRP (protein rich platelets) treatment
- Needlescope arthroscopy & standard arthroscopy
- RxWorks computerised system
- They are a Gold Accredited Cat Friendly practice
- Separate cat and dog receptions & consult rooms at one practice
What they can offer you:
- A personable & supportive environment working alongside the practice owners
- Interesting & varied caseload
- State of the art facilities
- Annual CPD allowance, 1 weeks paid study leave & 4 weeks annual leave
- Ability to carve out your own special interest niche & progress in your chosen direction
- Access to our 4-Year Working Scholarships postgraduate certificates /memberships
- Access to VIN & AVA Graduate Membership & Mentoring Programme
- Access for you and your family to our Workplace Wellness Scheme
- Free annual flu vaccination at our onsite clinic for those who want
- Team social fund which supports activities such as our annual wine tour and more
- Competitive salary & relocation allowance for suitable candidates
- Visa sponsorship for suitably qualified overseas vets (1 years exp.+)
They are 5-10 minutes northeast from Adelaide with all the benefits of living in Adelaide, and 20-25 minutes from the beaches and Barossa Valley. Locally, there are a great variety of restaurants and cafes, new cinemas and facilities including fantastic public and private schools nearby.
Partnership Opportunities:
Future partnership opportunities exist for a committed veterinarian.
Remuneration:
- Remuneration is above Award pay, and performance-based bonus and one-week’s paid CPD are available.
- Sponsorship Available for Visa
- Salaries range from $70,000 – $120,000
