Driving Operations

VetPartners Australia and New Zealand; Lethbridge; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Full-time employment

Training and support

Supportive team

Meaningful work

Job summary

VetPartners Australia and New Zealand is seeking a diligent driver to collect pets from veterinary clinics across Victoria and return memorial items with care. You will complete daily routes, liaise with clinic staff and ensure all paperwork is accurate.

The role requires a valid Australian driver’s licence, reliability, and the ability to work independently with attention to detail. A company vehicle is provided during work hours, with ongoing training and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Hold a current Australian driver’s licence.
• Reliable, organised and punctual.
• Comfortable driving long distances.
• Work independently while managing your time effectively.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Physically capable of manual handling tasks.
• Empathy and professionalism in sensitive situations.

Responsibilities

• Completing scheduled daily collection and delivery runs.
• Liaising professionally with veterinary clinic staff.
• Handling pets with dignity and care at all times.
• Maintaining accurate paperwork and identification processes.
• Assisting with loading and unloading respectfully and safely.
• Returning ashes to veterinary clinics or to families.
• Supporting smooth communication between drivers, administration and operational teams.
• Completing daily vehicle checks and maintaining vehicle cleanliness.

Skills

Driver's licence

Job description

About the Role

You will be responsible for collecting pets from veterinary clinics across Victoria and returning memorial items and ashes with care and respect. This role includes:

• Completing scheduled daily collection and delivery runs
• Liaising professionally with veterinary clinic staff
• Handling pets with dignity and care at all times
• Maintaining accurate paperwork and identification processes
• Assisting with loading and unloading respectfully and safely
• Returning ashes to veterinary clinics or to families
• Supporting smooth communication between drivers, administration and operational teams
• Completing daily vehicle checks and maintaining vehicle cleanliness

About You

We think you'll fit in well if you:

• Hold a current Australian driver’s licence
• Are reliable, organised and punctual
• Are comfortable driving long distances
• Can work independently while managing your time effectively
• Communicate professionally and respectfully
• Have strong attention to detail
• Are physically capable of manual handling tasks
• Understand the importance of empathy and professionalism in sensitive situations

What We Offer

• Meaningful work where what you do truly matters
• A supportive and close-knit team environment
• Stable full-time employment
• Company vehicle provided during work hours
• Ongoing training and support
• The opportunity to be part of a team that treats every pet with dignity and respect

This is not your typical driving role. Every collection represents a much-loved family pet, and every interaction matters.

If this sounds like a role you would be proud to be part of, we would love to hear from you.