About RSPCA Victoria

RSPCA Victoria is a non-government, community-based, not-for-profit organisation whose vision is ‘ending cruelty to all animals’. We are Victoria’s best-known and most respected animal welfare organisation.

Our organisation’s purpose is to work with the community to achieve outstanding animal welfare through education, advocacy, animal care and protection. RSPCA Victoria’s values - clarity and accountability, respect and consideration, and expertise and collaboration - set clear expectations for all our staff and volunteers.

 

About the Role

The RSPCA Veterinary Behaviour Service is a new enterprise, offering veterinary behaviour consultations to the general public to assess and treat behaviour problems in pet dogs and cats. The clinic is situated at our Burwood in Victoria. We are currently seeking a full-time Veterinarian to work alongside a veterinary specialist in animal behaviour and behavioural trainers. This is a permanent full-time position, however we would consider reducing the hours if we have strong applicants looking for part-time employment.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Animal Behaviour and Rehabilitation Specialist, you will:

• Lead the development and management of the veterinary behaviour service, including providing medical expertise and working alongside Animal Behaviour Consultants to collect history and make observations of animal behaviour to determine and treat the root cause of problematic animal behaviour;
• Provide veterinary behaviour consultations and follow up to the general public. Consultations involve: history collection, medical evaluations, behavioural assessments, diagnosis, treatment plans (inclusive of management, behaviour modification and medication recommendations), follow up, record keeping and report writing;
• Collaborate with Animal Behaviour Consultants whilst providing medical oversight on consultation outcomes in the veterinary behaviour service;
• Lead the development of continuing education opportunities and educational resources for staff, volunteers and clients to further strengthen the capacity of the team to identify and treat root causes of complex animal behaviour issues.

 

What we are looking for from you

Requirements: 

• Candidates must be eligible for veterinary registration in Victoria;
• Experience practicing as a Veterinarian in a shelter or private clinic environment, with the ability to conduct complex medical consultations and surgical procedures and provide detailed advice in complicated areas of veterinary science;
• Ability to work in a fast paced and challenging work environment, whilst showing great care and compassion to the animals in our shelter;
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively in a team environment, including the ability to develop the capability of less experienced team members;
• Experience in conducting behaviour consultations;
• Position also requires a valid Victorian Driver’s License;
• Compliance with the RSPCA Victoria COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, which requires employees and volunteer to be vaccinated with two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine (primary course) plus a COVID-19 vaccine booster administered after the primary course (initial booster), unless a medical exemption applies.

 

Desirable:

• Membership in Veterinary Animal Behaviour, and/or other animal behaviour related qualifications;
• Previous experience in a leadership role.

 

What we can offer

This position offers an outstanding opportunity for a highly motivated, experienced professional to further their skills and knowledge in veterinary behaviour, whilst working in a supportive and collegial environment. The candidate will have the opportunity to work autonomously and play an active role in developing and managing a successful service. You will have the support of an animal behaviour specialist and experienced trainers to provide guidance as desired. CE opportunities provided in house include regular case discussions and journal club. Continued post graduate studies in animal behaviour are encouraged. We offer a 9-5 weekday roster, with opportunities for flexible hours and study leave.

The position includes 4 weeks annual leave and 1 week study leave (pro rata) with a CE allowance. Other benefits include:

• Encouraged work-life balance with flexible options for working from home on occasions, a broad range of leave entitlements, including annual leave, personal leave, additional leave (6 days per year pro-rata), purchased leave, paid parental leave, study leave and paid family and domestic violence leave.
• Access to a range of mental health and wellbeing supportive initiatives, including confidential counselling services through our EVAP (Employee and Volunteer Assistance Program), education programs and access to a wealth of resources.
• Generous discounts on products and services, including Royal Canin’s pet food, Hush Puppies footwear and RSPCA Victoria retail and vet clinic products and services
• Salary packaging and novated lease arrangements on offer with leading provider, Maxxia.
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities that will benefit and support you in your role.

 

How to apply

To learn more about our organisation and this job opportunity, please visit our website at www.rspcavic.org and download the Position Description attached to this advertisement.Alternatively, please contact our friendly Recruitment Team via recruitment@rspcavic.org.au or to have a confidential discussion about this role, for more information, or to chat about your suitability, please contact Dr. Gabrielle Carter (Animal Behaviour and Rehabilitation Specialist) via phone on 0498 732 978 or email gcarter@rspcavic.org.au

If this role is of interest to you, submit your application with your cover letter and resume, addressing how you meet the selection criteria. Applications close on Sunday, 25th September 2022.

RSPCA Victoria is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and we strongly encourage people from all cultural backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Applicants are welcome to access RSPCA Victoria’s Diversity & Inclusion Policy here. 

 

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