Small Animal Veterinarian
| Published | April 29, 2025 |
| Expires | May 12, 2025 |
| Location | Perth, WA, Australia |
| Category | Veterinary Practice – Small Animal |
| Job Type | Part-time |
| Salary | $65 – $95 per hour |
| Contact Name | Heinrich Van Niekerk |
Description

Are you a passionate and dedicated small animal veterinarian looking for a flexible and rewarding part-time role? Hilton Vet Hospital, located in the vibrant Fremantle area, is seeking an enthusiastic veterinarian with at least three years of experience to join our exceptional team!
Why Join Us?
Hilton Vet Hospital has been serving the Fremantle community for over 40 years, providing top-quality care to small animals, including dogs, cats, birds, and exotics. Our well-equipped, purpose-built hospital features the latest technology, including digital X-rays, ultrasound, endoscopy, Idexx blood machines, and more.
Located in the heart of Fremantle, our hospital offers the perfect work-life balance with easy access to the beautiful beach culture, fantastic restaurants, and the lively cappuccino strip that makes this area so unique.
What We’re Looking For:
- A qualified veterinarian with a minimum of three years of experience
- A commitment to providing top-quality veterinary care
- Strong communication skills and a passion for building great client relationships
- A team player who thrives in a supportive and collaborative environment
Work Conditions:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Flexible workdays, including every third Saturday
- No after-hours work required
- Weekday hours: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Saturday hours: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
If you’re looking for a fantastic opportunity to work in a friendly and professional environment with a great team of vets and nurses, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply now or contact us for more information!
If you are interested please send your cover letter, CV with references to Heinrich Van Niekerk on heinrich@hiltonvethospital.com.au
Position description
Position purpose
A Small Animal Veterinarian is responsible for the care and treatment of patients to the practice as well as providing owners with advice on the treatment and care of their animals.
Main tasks
Core objectives include:
- Examine and diagnose patient illness, disease and injury
- Treat patients for illness, disease and injury
- Perform required surgery to treat illness, disease and injury and euthanise patients where needed
- Test for and vaccinate against diseases
- Advise owners on the treatment and care required for their animals and provide prescription and non-prescription medication for their ongoing health requirements
- Taking radiographs, both dental and those of the body
- Using Idexx blood lab to perform blood tests
- Using microscope to examine samples
- Using ultra sound and scopes for diagnostic purposes
- Be familiar with the legal and ethical constraints of the treatment of animals in Australia and ensure compliance with legislation and clinic policy
- Conduct microchip and holistic treatments on an ongoing basis
The above list is not exhaustive and the role may change to meet the overall objectives of the company.
Other Duties
- Fulfil other duties as reqiured by management and other department personnel as requested/required.
Required qualities
- Professional approach
- Ability to work under pressure
- Organisational and time management skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- A good level of physical fitness and dexterity
Desired competencies
- Initiative and tenacity
- Business awareness
- Strategic thinking
- Positive approach to change
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Veterinary Science or simular required
- Current registration with Veterinary Practitionars Board of WA
Experience
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Veterinarian position is required
Knowledge
- Specific and proven knowledge of all treatment and surgical practices for all household pets and small animals
Skills & competencies
- Customer service focused: committed to providing exceptional customer service across all channels – written, phone and face to face.
Communication: the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, varying communication style depending upon the audience.
- Attention to detail: excellent attention to detail and written skills when communicating with others, both internally and externally.
- Commerciality: ability to apply knowledge in a practical, commercial manner.
- Teamwork: willingness to assist and support others as required and get on with team members.
- Time management/organisation: accomplish objectives effectively within time frame given, and carry out administrative duties within portfolio in an efficient and timely manner.
- Leadership: the ability to lead by example and encourage and support junior team members to complete their roles to the best of their ability and provide assistance where required with the goal of strengthening the business
Personal attributes
- Professional approach (essential)
- Confident manner (essential)
- Positive approach to change (essential)
- Empathy (essential)
Other
- Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and standard clinic practices
This job description serves to illustrate the scope and responsibilities of the post and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. You will be expected to perform other job related tasks requested by management and as necessitated by the development of this role and the development of the business.
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