Associate veterinarian

Australian Veterinary Association Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 49,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Veterinary Association Ltd in Melbourne is seeking an additional veterinarian for a busy small animal practice. The role offers both full-time and part-time options with shifts from 9 am–8 pm on weekdays and 11 am–10 pm on weekends, prioritising staff well-being and professional growth.

New graduates start at $43/hr with regular reviews; experienced vets are paid according to performance. Strong diagnostic workups and compassionate client care are valued highly.

Qualifications

• Must be a fully qualified vet with full registration in Australia
• New graduates or experienced vets welcome
• Must be able to perform both consulting and surgery
• Respect clinic protocols, systems, estimates and pricing

Responsibilities

• Perform a mix of consultations and surgery
• Provide thorough diagnostic workups and care
• Maintain high standard of patient and client care

Skills

Patience

Client rapport

Vet knowledge

Problem-solving

Can-do attitude

Communication

Time management

Education

Fully registered in Australia

Job description

We are looking for an additional veterinarian to join our busy small animal practice.

The clinic is open 7 days per week. Each weekday is a mix of consults and surgery. On weekends, we take emergency consults. The clinic is very well equiped. Our approach is to be thorough. Diagnostic work-ups are encouraged. We have xrays, ultrasound, tonometry, full Idexx suite including Sedivue and Invue, a defibrillator, multiple oxygen stations, 4 anaesthetic machines, numerous pumps, active warming...

We see and treat many varied cases, including snake bite, intestinal foreign bodies, caesarean sections, bladder stones, and much more. The lead vet is highly experienced in medicine and surgeries, capable of complex surgeries and sharing such expertise.

We have a team of experienced dedicated hard-working lovely nurses. They really do go above and beyond.

We are looking for another veterinarian to join our team. This may be a new graduate or an experienced vet but attitude is everything. We are looking for someone not only great with patients and clients but also that fits in well.with our lovely team.

The job can be molded for the right candidate, as in part-time or full-time. However, we do need someone who is able to fill varying shifts between 9 am and 8 pm Mon to Fri, and 11 am and 10 pm on weekends, to share the load evenly amongst vets. Given that, we are very cautious of burnout and long-term satisfaction, so ultimate rostering is a discussion that works for everyone. Staff wellness and satisfaction, feeling valued, and being encouraged and supported to grow professionally we consiser a vital responsibility.

New graduate starting rate $43/hr, with monthly reviews for the first 3 months, then every 3 months for the first 12 months. We begin with extended consults and decrease the length of time as you develop confidence and speed. Our seniour vet is available by Telegram and phone most times as needed. Experienced rates are dependent on performance.

An understanding of the business side of practise is important. Veterinary medicine is an artform. We don't want upselling. But we do need proper work-ups, patient follow-through, following clinic protocols on clinic scheduling, estimates and pricing, and fighting those inate tendencies to discount to ensure all staff, including nurses, is paid well.

The clinic prides itself on excellent patient and client care. Our aim is for excellence, empathy, and compassion. We would love to find a vet who shares our vision.

(Clinic PMS: EvyVet)

• Must be a fully qualified vet with full registration in Australia (We will not consider international vets who have not passed the practical exam for full registration.)

• Must be prepared to do a mixture of consulting and surgery, as the day requires
• Respect for clinic protocols, systems, estimates, and pricing

• Patience with animals
• Ability to build rapport with clients
• Sound veterinary knowledge
• Logical, with a problem‑solving approach
• A can‑do attitude with a willingness to learn and try new things
• Excellent communication skills
• Efficiency and time management skills …