Mixed Practice Veterinarian – North West Tasmania

Chattyvets; Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day week

Work vehicle provided

After-hours bonus

Four weeks leave

Study leave

Job summary

Chattyvets is seeking a Mixed Practice Veterinarian for Tasmania’s North West Coast, offering mentoring, clinical autonomy and a balanced lifestyle. The role spans 70% small animal and 30% large animal with a focus on dairy. Enjoy a four-day week, 8:30am–5:30pm, no weekend consulting, and generous after-hours remuneration.

You’ll join a well-connected practice with modern facilities, beef and lifestyle farming clients, and access to mentoring and professional development.

Qualifications

• Eligible for veterinary registration in Australia.
• Interest in both companion and production animal medicine.
• Willingness to continue learning and develop professionally.

Skills

Strong communication

Team-focused

Independent practice

Education

Australian veterinary registration

Tools

Digital radiography

Diagnostic ultrasound

Portable ultrasound

Job description

Mixed Practice Veterinarian – North West Tasmania

Looking to enjoy genuine work-life balance while building your skills in a supportive mixed practice? Our client is seeking a Mixed Practice Veterinarian to join their growing team on Tasmania's beautiful North West Coast.

Due to continued growth, an exciting opportunity has become available for a veterinarian who enjoys the variety of mixed practice and is looking to work alongside an experienced, collaborative team. Whether you're an experienced mixed practitioner or looking to further develop your large animal skills, this role offers excellent mentoring, clinical autonomy and an outstanding lifestyle.

The Role

This is a true mixed practice position comprising approximately:

• 70% Small Animal
• 30% Large Animal, with a strong dairy focus

The practice works closely with progressive dairy farms, beef properties and lifestyle farms while also providing a varied and rewarding companion animal caseload.

Full-time veterinarians enjoy:

• Four-day working week
• Clinic hours of 8:30am – 5:30pm
• No weekend consulting
• Shared after-hours roster with generous on-call remuneration

About the Practice

Our client is a well-established, independently owned mixed practice equipped with modern diagnostic and surgical facilities to support a high standard of patient care.

Small Animal Facilities

The clinic is equipped with:

• In-house laboratory
• Digital radiography
• Diagnostic ultrasound
• Dedicated dental suite with dental radiography
• Orthopaedic surgical equipment
• Modern anaesthetic machines and patient monitoring equipment

The team also works closely with visiting specialist surgeons, allowing exposure to a broad range of interesting medical and surgical cases.

Large Animal Facilities

The large animal service supports progressive dairy, beef and lifestyle farming clients across the region and includes work such as:

• Dairy herd health management
• Reproductive services and pregnancy testing
• Calvings and emergency work
• Lameness investigations
• Mastitis management
• General farm animal medicine and surgery

Veterinarians are supported with:

• Modern portable ultrasound equipment
• Wireless herd health technology
• Fully equipped veterinary vehicles

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Eligibility for veterinary registration in Australia
• An interest in both companion animal and production animal medicine
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A positive, team-focused attitude
• A willingness to continue learning and developing professionally
• Confidence working independently while knowing when to seek support

Experienced veterinarians are encouraged to apply, although applicants looking to expand their mixed practice experience will also be well supported.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

This position offers the chance to enjoy an exceptional lifestyle while practising high-quality veterinary medicine.

Located on Tasmania's picturesque North West Coast, you'll have easy access to:

• Beautiful beaches and coastal walking trails
• National parks and world-renowned wilderness
• Mountain biking, hiking, fishing and outdoor recreation
• Affordable housing and excellent schools
• A welcoming regional community
• Daily flights to Melbourne, making interstate travel quick and convenient

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary well above award, based on experience
• Four-day working week providing genuine work-life balance
• Fully equipped work vehicle available for both professional and reasonable personal use
• Shared after-hours roster with generous on-call bonuses
• Four weeks annual leave
• One week paid study leave
• Continuing professional development allowance
• Supportive mentoring and excellent opportunities to further develop mixed practice skills
• Modern equipment and an experienced, collaborative veterinary team
• Visa sponsorship available for eligible international veterinarians
• Relocation assistance to help make your move as smooth as possible
• Accommodation assistance available for eligible candidates

Kieron Wineberg
Lead Veterinary Recruitment Consultant – GVC
0426 956 621
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