Full Time or Part Time Senior Vet

Vetlink; Hobart; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Tasmania is seeking an experienced veterinarian focused on feline medicine. This full or part-time position offers no after-hours or weekend work, promoting a healthy work-life balance. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience and strong feline handling skills. The role includes opportunities for leadership and a supportive workplace culture emphasizing wellbeing.

Benefits

Above award wages

Flexible working arrangements

Access to resilience programs

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years veterinary experience required.
• Strong clinical skills, particularly in feline medicine.
• Shelter medicine experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary care in a shelter-based environment.
• Support team development and oversee medication management.
• Refine established protocols for effective practice.

Skills

Feline handling

Excellent communication skills

Resilience

Adaptability

Education

Veterinary degree

Job description

Are you an experienced veterinarian with a passion for feline medicine and surgery? This unique role in Tasmania could be exactly what you’re looking for.

A large feline-focused practice is seeking a skilled senior vet to join its compassionate and experienced six-vet team. This is a shelter-based position with no client-facing work, offering an interesting and varied caseload that goes beyond what you’d typically encounter in private practice.

The role can be full or part time, with flexibility around hours. Ideally, you’ll work three to four days per week, but arrangements can be tailored to suit the right candidate. There is no after-hours or weekend work, so you can enjoy a healthy work-life balance.

You’ll be supported by a team of experienced veterinarians and Cert IV-qualified nurses in a collaborative and positive workplace. For those interested in leadership, there is also the option to step into a head vet role. With established protocols already in place, this would involve refining systems, supporting team development and overseeing areas such as medication management.

Applicants should have at least five years of veterinary experience, with strong feline handling and clinical skills. Shelter medicine experience, particularly with cats, will be highly regarded. Resilience, adaptability and excellent communication skills are important, along with the ability to work independently and contribute to a collaborative team culture.

In return, you’ll enjoy above award wages, flexible working arrangements and a strong workplace culture that values wellbeing. This includes access to a world-class resilience program and an in-person Employee Assistance Program delivered by clinical psychologists.

Life in Hobart offers the best of both worlds: a vibrant city with historic charm, thriving markets, a strong arts and food scene, and easy access to Tasmania’s stunning wilderness. With endless opportunities for hiking, sailing and exploring the outdoors, plus a welcoming and relaxed community, Hobart is a fantastic place to live and work.

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