About us
Lort Smith is a Melbourne icon, serving its people and animals for 89 years. We are Australia’s biggest not-for-profit animal hospital treating over 20,000 animals a year across two locations.

Based at North Melbourne, our hospital is a contemporary facility specifically designed to optimise animal health using fear free principles, and updated facilities to support the wellbeing and operations of our hard-working staff.

What does working at Lort Smith mean
We are an independent NFP. We are rewarded through our impact in the community – and our team holds the same values.
Being a community driven organisation means connection - we are here because of our belief in the human-animal bond which goes beyond companionship and the impact we have and leave on the world.

About the role
This is a consulting vet role providing high quality, veterinary care designed to ensure the continued delivery of high-quality services to all members of the community.

Our hospital is equipped with CT, digital radiology, ultrasound, endoscope, in-house laboratory, patient monitors and a brand-new, purpose-built separate dog and cat ICU wards.

This role is fully flexible across 7 days with part-time, full-time, morning, afternoon or evening shifts on offer.

About you
You have high professional standards and show up to support the team. You find motivation in delivering critical veterinary care and a genuine commitment to helping people and the animals they love.

You will also have:

• Formal veterinary qualifications, and registration to work in Victoria
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a general practice veterinary clinic or animal hospital setting
• Flexibility to work a variety of weekday day, evening and weekend shifts, including some public holidays
• Strong decision-making processes
• High emotional intelligence and self-awareness
• Solid interpersonal skills and a friendly, positive attitude
• An aptitude to succeed in a fast-paced, animal hospital
• Passion for working in an organisation that genuinely serves community

 

In return, you’ll enjoy:

• CPD study allowance
• Outstanding support from a highly skilled team
• Generous shift loading for overnight shifts
• Work in a new, modern redeveloped hospital
• Onsite parking
• A diverse, inclusive and supportive team environment
• Well regarded EAP – access to 6 free EAP sessions for all staff
• Wellbeing support and in-house chaplaincy
• Interesting and diverse caseloads
• Great discounts on veterinary treatment, products and pet insurance
• NFP Salary sacrificing & leave loading
• Pet friendly policies

 

To learn more about Lort Smith and the work we do, please visit: www.lortsmith.com or look us up on Instagram.

Contact us via careers@lortsmith.com if you'd like us to send you a position description.

If you are excited about the prospect of joining our team and making a difference, please apply directly via this ad.

Lort Smith is a great place to work. We are an equal opportunity employer and actively support workplace diversity, equity and inclusion.

 

 

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