A position has become available for a veterinarian at an established hospital in Western Australia.
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.
Interested in surgery? There is the opportunity to gain or improve orthopaedic skills alongside an experienced vet, if desired. Current vets have special interests in soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery, avian medicine, alternate therapies and rehab therapy. The team receive referrals in these fields.
For experienced vets, there is the opportunity to move into a leadership role, if desired.
The ideal candidate will want to work in a hands-on clinic to get in and hone their skills. You will focus on furthering your vet career by taking the initiative to learn from the experienced team, the opportunities for development and the large and varied caseload. Or, you are an experienced vet who wants to move into a leadership position. The employers offer considerable opportunities for training, personal development, and career progression.
The position can be full or part-time, with flexible work arrangements on offer. A full time role involves a four-day working week. No on-call is required.
Benefits of the role:
– Generous salary package including a base salary of $80,000 – $120,000 + (depending on experience)
– 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 allowances 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
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.
