VETERINARIAN - Experienced or Recent Graduate

If you’re an experienced Vet looking for a change, or a recent Graduate, (or will be graduating this year), we would love to hear from you.

We will provide plenty of opportunities for you to grow as a Vet with ongoing training and continuous learning.

What we offer:

• Ongoing training and support,
• You will be encouraged in your areas of special interest through CPD, Distance Education and daily rounds,
• AVA and CVE memberships are paid for by the practice,
• An exciting and varied caseload in a modern, progressive, and fully equipped hospital,
• A generous salary commensurate with experience for the right candidate, including paid study leave,
• A set rotating roster, including the occasional Saturday (we are open 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday, and Saturday 8.30am to 4.00pm)
• Flexible to work full time or part time, we can work with you to identify a roster that will work,
• No after hours as we have an onsite, independent Emergency service with whom we work very closely, meaning the hospital is open 24/7, 365 days a year,
• The opportunity to build upon your small animal skills with our amazing clients,
• Regular Vet and staff meetings,
• We also have quiet office spaces and a library,
• Relocation assistance available for the right candidate,
• We offer a fun, family environment, weekly snacks/fruit, unlimited coffee/tea!
• Free parking is also a bonus just a short walking distance from the practice and we don’t work Public Holidays or Sunday’s.
• We also have a dedicated EAP service.

We are looking for someone with excellent teamwork and communication skills, who loves being in a fun team environment and has a desire to build long-term relationships with some of the best clients in Australia. We are also seeking someone who is willing to share their knowledge and learn from others.

A little more about us:

• We actively promote preventative medicine, particularly in:
• Animal behaviour (running 4-7 puppy classes per week),
• Orthopaedics (PennHIP and JPS),
• Nutrition and dental care, amongst other things.
• We have a team of ultrasonographers, including two with high level training and experience, who receive referrals from other practices,
• A busy in-house laboratory,
• We do many interesting procedures and surgeries every day,
• We refer to an excellent team of specialists within and outside Canberra and have both eye and dermatology specialists visiting on a regular basis.

Our Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate should have:

• Exceptional skills and an eye for detail as a Vet,
• High emotional intelligence: Ability to self-manage in a fast-paced environment with the ability to be sensitive to an ill pet, as well as its concerned owner.
• Excellent time management and ability to take initiative.
• Mature and proactive approach to work and the interactions you have with clients and colleagues.
• The knowledge, ability and confidence to handle many types of animals.
• Willingness to make a long-term commitment to the role.
• Strong administrative skills