About the position:

• Mixed animal position available at our Cox Street Vets companion animal clinic and Livestock Logic, Vet and Ag consultants and Parasitology Laboratory.  Predominantly treating dogs, cats, sheep and cattle and opportunity for pocket pets, wildlife and equine depending on your interests.
• Full or Part-time position available. Full time an attractive 4-day week, with an extra day off following a rostered weekend if desired.  Flexible working hours offered.
• Shared afterhours with 1 night a week and 1 weekend in 5 on call.  All calls go through our VetTriage team which means the nurses take the calls and only ring you if needed and deposit has been taken! Large animal after hours only until 8.30pm.
• Supportive team, both Vets and Nurses. Well-equipped clinic with planning in place for an exciting purpose built, new build in 2024.

About what we can offer:

• Base salary (plus super) depends on your skills and experience however a vet with over 3 years’ mixed experience can expect upwards of $100,000 and a recently graduated vet with up to 3 years’ experience can expect $80 – 100,000.
• There are plenty of additional benefits that come with being part of the Apiam Animal Health family.  Some of these include paid AVA membership, VSB registration, paid parental leave, Apiam wellness day (additional day of leave per year), genuine support for CE, paid volunteer leave, various retail, travel and service discounts, plus lots more.
• New and recently graduated vets benefit from Apiam’s Graduate Development Program.  We recognize that the transition to practice can be a challenging time.  This program includes monthly support webinars with Make Headway, a mentor program and the “Grad Retreat” which provides practical seminars and workshops to help fast track your skills.
• Apiam Animal Health is an approved accredited visa sponsor and will assist with visa and relocation for suitably skilled candidates.
• Suitable candidates are eligible for a work vehicle, phone and laptop and assistance with relocation.

Location

• Hamilton is a progressive city in South-West Victoria, Australia. It can be found 300kms to the West of Melbourne and 450kms to the South-East of Adelaide.  The Great Ocean Road begins along the coast, to its south, Coonawarra and boutique wineries to the West and Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park and Wimmera silo art trail to the North.
• The traditional owners are the Gunditjmara, Tjap Wurrung and Bunganditj people. The region is home to many culturally significant sights including the Budj Bim Cultural Centre and indigenous rock art sites and shelters withing the surrounding National Parks.  Our Heritage listed Grampians region offers hiking, camping, fishing and other watersports.
• Hamilton is home to high quality health care facilities and many employment and education opportunities. Sheep grazing and agriculture are the primary industries in the surrounding shire, contributing to 15% of Australia’s total wool clip. Inside the city of Hamilton, the majority of employment is provided by the Retail industry and Health and Community Services sector.  There are many education opportunities, with four Secondary Schools and numerous Primary Schools, special needs education, TAFE and futher vocational training within the Shire.
• Hamilton and surrounding areas are home to many, much loved events and activities. Including local sports teams, horse racing, music and festivals, a thriving art scene, shows and field days, parkrun and running clubs, wildlife education and volunteering and world class coffee, wineries and restaurants, to name a few.

About us:

• We are a well-known and long-established vet surgery that is well respected in the community.
• We are a team of 9 vets with a mixture of experienced and recent graduates, both Full time and Part time, large, small and mixed Veterinarians. We have a strong team of both qualified and registered Veterinary nurses and trainees and employee an approximate 2:1 Support to Vet ratio. Our team pride themselves on working collaboratively, being approachable and sharing resources and skills.
• Grampians Animal Health is now one of the expanding Apiam Animal Health group of regional and rural clinics that are committed to enriching the lives of animals, people, and communities.
• As part of Apiam Animal Health, Australia’s largest rural and regional mixed and production animal veterinary group, we offer considerable opportunities for training, personal development and career progression. Opportunities to gain extra skills by spending time in other clinics within our Apiam network are encouraged, and we offer industry-leading internal training as well as genuine support for your career progression.

About you:

• A vet who enjoys the challenge of general practice; comfortable going from vaccinations to working up of more complex cases, to routine surgery.
• Enjoys gaining new knowledge and skills about a range of species.
• Experienced vet or motivated new graduates are welcome to apply.
• Excellent communication skills with both clients and colleagues and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Positive “can-do” attitude who offers excellent patient care and client experience.

How to apply:

If we sound like a clinic you would like to be a part of then please reach out! For a confidential chat call Shauna on 0439 182 216 or apply here!

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