Are you excited to start your mixed practice career?
An opportunity is available for a new graduate to join a well-established, progressive mixed-practice clinic on the north coast of New South Wales.
This practice can offer you plenty of support, variety, and opportunities to thrive through mentorship, teamwork, and professional growth.
The employers recognise that the transition to practice can be a challenging time. New graduate vets at this practice benefit from the clinic’s graduate development program, which includes monthly structured support and a mentor program.
The team see a caseload of 60% small animal, 20% equine and 20% livestock. They offer everything from small animal care to cattle herd health and a full range of equine services.
This role will see you joining a large team of eight vets with a wide skillset. Vets at the practice are very supportive, collaborative and enjoy learning from each other.
There is a tight-knit family feel to this clinic, and the team loves coming to work. The employers firmly believe that skills can be taught, but personality can’t, and they employ staff based on personalities and suitability to the workplace rather than on skills or marks. The team will make you feel immediately at home in this happy workplace!
New graduates can expect a base salary of $75,000 per annum. You will also receive an after-hours allowance and 50% of the professional fees on after-hours calls. The after-hours rota is one night per week plus 1:6 weekends.
Additional benefits of the role include:
– VSB Registration and memberships supported
– VetEducation membership
– 1 week of study leave
– Generous CPD allowances depending on your development plans
– 5 days of paid volunteer leave
– Wellness Day – An extra paid annual leave day
– Paid parental leave in addition to the government scheme
– Wellbeing initiatives include an Employee Assistance Program with access to confidential counselling services and trained Mental Health First Aid Officers in every clinic.
– Various retail, travel, and service discounts
– Additional travel discounts through Verve Travel Management and Hertz
– Fantastic staff discounts on clinic products and services for your pets
The practice is situated in a beautiful part of New South Wales. The area offers a laid-back coastal lifestyle with plenty of outdoor activities, including surfing, water skiing, fishing, kayaking, coastal walks and much more! Some of the current vets are actively involved in clubs including surfing, cricket, netball, soccer, rugby and mountain biking.
