Part-Time Veterinarian

Independent Practice; Coffs Harbour; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Study leave and course costs covered

Relocation allowance

Staff discounts for pets (30%)

Job summary

Coffs Harbour Veterinary Hospital is seeking a veterinarian to join our family-owned practice in beautiful Coffs Harbour. This fully negotiable opportunity allows flexible hours (1-3+ days per week) and a supportive, skilled team with nurses and management that value your input.

You’ll have access to advanced equipment, ongoing professional development, study leave, a relocation allowance, and potential extra income through service to the City Council Animal Management Centre.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified veterinarian with commitment to ongoing development.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Dedication to high-quality patient care and client education.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical and surgical care for small animals.
• Engage with clients to provide education on preventive care and treatment plans.
• Participate in a collaborative team environment with nurses and management.

Skills

Team player

Excellent communication

Continuous learning

Client education

Education

Veterinary degree

Tools

Vet Scalpel CO2 Surgical Laser

Job description

Salary $80,000-$140,000 (based on F/T)

Coffs Harbour Veterinary Hospital is more than just a workplace - it's a well-established, family owned practice where your contribution is genuinely valued. As part of our supportive and close-knit team, you'll enjoy the benefits of personalised mentorship, advanced training opportunities, continuing education support, and a workplace that encourages both professional and personal growth. As the first established veterinary hospital in beautiful Coffs Harbour, we have been caring for pets and their families in the local community for almost 60 years. We offer a stable, collaborative environment where you can build a rewarding long-term career and shape your future in veterinary practice.

This is a fully negotiable opportunity to build your dream Veterinarian position in one if the most stunning parts of the country:

• Flexible and negotiable part-time hours (1-3+ days per week to suit you)
• A positive, supportive, and fun team culture
• Highly capable and well-trained support staff including a team of qualified nurses and supportive management that genuinely listens to and values your input
• Competitive pay well above award (negotiable based on qualifications, skill and experience)
• Possibility of earning extra income via participating in our service to the Coffs Harbour City Council Animal Management Centre
• Strong focus on professional development including one week paid study leave annually+ course costs covered (approved courses) and encouragement to develop your personal passions
• Hospital rounds every morning with the whole team
• Weekly team meetings with lunch provided (paid if rostered)
• Staff discount on your own pets (30%)
• Negotiable holiday allowance above award
• Relocation allowance available
• Minimal afterhours expectations with opportunity to earn additional income (50% of professional fees plus on call fee)
• Vet rostered hours are Mon-Fri 9-6 and Sat 9-12
• Structured days with either surgical/procedural mornings and consult afternoons or one vet on surgery while ethe other is on consults, helping you build both skill sets
• 20-minute standard consults (longer for new clients/skin/behaviour/eyes/sick pets)
• Allocated lunch breaks (Yes, you will actually get to take these!)
• Exposure to a broad case load including preventative care, medical cases, lots of dental procedures, emergency presentations and more complex surgeries- lean into your strengths, learn new skills!
• We embrace Fear Free techniques to reduce stress on both patients and staff
• Investment in your future with partnership/purchase potential

About Us

Coffs Harbour Veterinary Hospital is a friendly, three-vet small animal practice committed to:

• Personalised client care including encouragement and time to follow up on cases and patients.
• A collaborative and enjoyable workplace where people feel respected, supported and motivated to do their best work.

We are guided by ourCHVHvalues:

• Compassion – Genuine care for animals, clients, and each other; always striving to minimise stress and pain
• Healing – Restoring health, preventing illness, and promoting overall wellbeing
• Vision – Seeing the bigger picture, valuing the human–animal bond, and focusing on education and prevention
• Honesty – Open, transparent communication with clients and each other, always acting in the patient’s best interest

About You

We're looking for a veterinarian who is:

• Fully Qualified, experienced, capable, and conscientious
• Friendly, approachable, a great communicator with a good sense of humor
• A team player who values collaboration
• Committed to continuous learning and personal growth
• Passionate about delivering high-quality patient care
• Dedicated to client education and preventative health
• Someone who truly believes pets are family

Facilities & Equipment

• Digital and dental x-rays
• Fully equipped surgical suite featuring a Vet Scalpel C02 Surgical Laser. You will have access to advanced surgical laser technology that enhances patient care, comfort, and recovery. This unique opportunity allows you to further develop your surgical skills while working with state-of-the-art equipment, helping you deliver the highest standard of veterinary care and advance your expertise as a veterinary surgeon.
• Darvall Stinger Anaesthetic machines and Mega Medical Oxygen concentrators
• Fully stocked onsite pharmacy
• Vetcheck digital charts and forms
• GapOnly & Vetpay

Ready to join us?

We'd love to hear from you.

Call Vicky on02 6652 1***
Email:*****@coffsharbourvet.com.au
Learn more: https://coffsharbourvet.com.au/