Are you a small animal vet with excellent general practice skills looking to further your career in a leadership role?
An opportunity has become available for a veterinarian at an established hospital on the Western Australian coastline.
This hospital has been locally operated for over half a century and is an important part of the local community. They have a great team of vets and nurses and a loyal client base.
The team aims to provide a high standard of medical and surgical knowledge and treatment to their patients in a friendly, compassionate hospital environment. Vets at the practice have special interests in soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery, avian medicine, alternative therapies and rehab therapy. The team receives referrals in these fields.
The employers are looking for a vet who is ready for the next stage in their career and is ready to lead and mentor their team. This is a full-time position with a four-day work week. There are no after-hours requirements.
The ideal candidate will want to work hands-on in clinic to hone their skills. They will be focused on furthering their vet career by taking the initiative in learning from the experienced team and the practice’s large and varied caseload. You will be interested in and excited about managing a team of veterinary professionals using the leadership development opportunities provided. An opportunity to improve your orthopaedic surgical skills under the tuition of an experienced vet is offered.
As lead vet, you will work closely with the clinic coordinator and the business team in the day-to-day running of the clinic. You will be a member of the management team responsible for the professional management of all clinical operations. Clinical operations include managing, training and supervising veterinary associates, graduates and nursing staff, as well as being hands-on in the delivery of veterinary services to patients and clients according to the practice’s high standards of care.
Benefits of the role:
– Generous salary package including a base salary of ~$140,000-$160,000+ (depending on experience)
– Phone or phone allowance + laptop
– Relocation assistance provided
– VSB registration and memberships supported.
– VetEducation membership
– 5 days paid volunteer leave.
– ‘Wellness Day’ – An extra paid annual leave day!
– Paid parental leave in addition to the government scheme.
– 1 week of study leave
– Generous CPD allowance depending on your development plans.
– Wellbeing initiatives include an Employee Assistance Program with access to confidential counselling services and trained Mental Health First Aid Officers in the clinic.
– Various retail, travel, and service discounts, such as discounted gym memberships.
– Additional travel discounts through Verve Travel Management and Hertz
– Fantastic staff discounts on clinic products and services for your pets
This practice can offer you considerable opportunities for training, personal development and career progression. The successful applicant will receive industry-leading internal training as well as genuine support for your career progression, including leadership mentoring and conferences from Lincoln Institute.
Sponsorship (work permit) and relocation assistance are available for suitable overseas candidates. Applicants must have a Bachelor of Veterinary Science (or equivalent) and be eligible for registration as a veterinary practitioner in Australia.
The large, purpose-built veterinary hospital has all the expected modern equipment, including DR radiography, in-house laboratory, im3 dental gear and x-ray, endoscopes, ultrasound and orthopaedic equipment.
The hospital is located in a vibrant regional centre with excellent medical, retail, entertainment, sports, and educational facilities. The location offers easy access to referral and capital city services, beautiful beaches, nearby wineries, and tourism centres.
