Dreaming of working at a well-established mixed practice but don’t want to be hours away from the city? Look no further, this is a rare opportunity not to be missed!
A position has become available at a high-quality mixed practice in a beautiful, historic town just 1 hour away from Melbourne.
This is a permanent full time position. The employer is also open to seeing applications from candidates available for a fixed 12-month contract if preferred.
You will work as part of a highly skilled team of 4 vets plus experienced nurses.
The overall practice mix is approximately 80% companion animals and 20% large animals. This is a true mixed practice, where the large animal work consists of a wide variety of patients. Sheep, goats, cattle, equine, alpaca and pigs – you will get to see it all!
The successful applicant can expect to see the type of cases that come with peri-urban hobby farm clients, as well as larger commercial farm clients.
The practice provides veterinary services to a range of local farm animal sanctuary organisations. This provides the opportunity for vets at the practice to be exposed to a wide range of complex and interesting medical and surgical cases in species that are otherwise conventionally treated differently.
The employer prioritises work-life balance, they understand that there is life outside of the veterinary profession.
The clinic houses modern equipment and computers, RxWorks, full in-house IDEXX bloods, Surgivet anaesthetic monitors, DR radiography, dental x-ray and im3 dental machine and surgical electrocautery.
The team tackle complex and routine soft tissue and orthopaedic cases. They consistently perform in-clinic anaesthesia and surgical procedures on small ruminants and alpacas, as well as in the field.
The practice provides a vital after-hours service, which is balanced by nearby emergency referral centres so the caseload is not overwhelming. There will be a maximum of 1:4 nights on call. They also have a terrific, dedicated after-hours triage nurse team who answer and filter all calls before contacting the on-call vet.
What’s on offer?
– Generous salary packages.
– 4 weeks annual leave per year
– On call pay plus after hours bonuses equal to 50% of professional fees.
Additional benefits of up to $20,000 to help you manage your work-life balance including:
– 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 CE leave
– Generous CPD allowances depending on your development plans.
and more!
Sponsorship (work permit) is available for suitable experienced, overseas candidates. Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Veterinary Science (or equivalent) and be eligible to register with the Veterinary Practitioners Registration Board of Victoria.
The area is a great place to live and visit. Recreational activities include award-winning wineries, bushwalks, camping, and generally enjoying the beautiful country environment. You can visit local farms selling organic produce, plus some great cafes! Here, you can enjoy all the benefits of country living and have easy access to Melbourne less than an hour away.
