About us
First established in 1936, Lort Smith - North Melbourne is a state-of-the-art facility providing comprehensive clinical and surgical services for pets of all species. From routine check-ups to emergency treatment, our team of over 100 vets and nurses are here for Melbourne’s pets and their people.

Lort Smith is a team of the most remarkable people. Vets and nurses who pride themselves on their level of expertise and their compassion and support staff and volunteers who, together, strive every day to be the animal hospital all of Melbourne truly admires and is proud of.

About the program
This is a 12-month program specially tailored to suit new graduates. Over the course of those 12 months, successful applicants will be gradually introduced to the day-to-day workings of our newly redeveloped hospital at North Melbourne.

You’ll be mentored by experienced veterinarians and upskilled in all manner of consultations, inpatient care and surgery.

You’ll enjoy all the benefits of working at contemporary facilities specifically designed to optimise animal health and wellbeing, purpose-built using fear free principles.

This opportunity is available to new or recent graduates, starting January 2025.

About You

• Formal qualifications in Veterinary Medicine
• Registered to practice as a veterinarian in Victoria
• Flexibility and reliability to work a variety of weekday day, evening and weekend shifts, including some public holidays
• Solid interpersonal skills and a friendly, positive attitude
• An aptitude to succeed in a fast-paced, animal hospital
• Strong communication skills
• A genuine interest in working at an organisation that genuinely serves community

In return, you’ll enjoy:

• The opportunity to be mentored by experienced veterinarians
• Flexible and varied roster hours
• Highly regarded EAP
• Pet friendly workplace policies – naturally!
• NFP Salary sacrificing & leave loading
• A collaborative team environment
• Discounted veterinary treatment, products and pet insurance
• Rewarding work that provides community-based veterinary and animal welfare services
• Job satisfaction!

If you are excited about the prospect of joining our team, continuing to develop your skills, and meet the required above criteria, please apply directly via this ad. As part of the application process you must include a cover letter outlining why you’d like to take part in the graduate program at Lort Smith.

Applications for the 2025 program will close on 31 October 2024

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

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

Preferred applicants will be asked to consent in writing for Lort Smith Animal Hospital to conduct a police check and each application will be individually considered on its merits. Please contact careers@lortsmith.com if you would like further information.

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