Part-Time Veterinary Behaviour Specialist for Shelter Care

RSPCA Victoria; Melbourne; In loco; AUD 42.000 - 62.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

RSPCA Victoria is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Veterinarian to deliver veterinary behavioural medicine services for dogs and cats in our shelter and clinic. The role involves supporting the Animal Care and Behaviour Teams, contributing to assessment and treatment plans, and promoting best-practice welfare across the organisation.

You will work 2 days per week, provide coaching to staff and volunteers, and help drive positive rehabilitation and enrichment initiatives while maintaining a

Competenze

• Bachelor of Veterinary Science required and registration with Victorian Veterinary Board.
• Current Victorian Veterinary Surgeon Registration and microchipping/radiation licences are essential.
• Extensive shelter/companion animal experience, capable of handling complex medical and behavioural cases.

Mansioni

• Provide veterinary behavioural medicine services and expert advice for shelter animals.
• Manage complex medical and behavioural cases in collaboration with care teams.
• Contribute to rehabilitation and enrichment programs and standardised procedures.
• Coach volunteers and staff on animal behaviour and welfare best practices.
• Collaborate across departments to promote compassionate, welfare-focused care.

Conoscenze

Veterinary medicine

Shelter animals

Behaviour assessment

Team mentoring

Communication skills

Formazione

Bachelor of Veterinary Science

Registration: Victorian Veterinary Surgeon

Microchipping licence

Radiation licences

Descrizione del lavoro

RSPCA Victoria is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Veterinarian to deliver veterinary behavioural medicine services for dogs and cats in our shelter and clinic. The role involves supporting the Animal Care and Behaviour Teams, contributing to assessment and treatment plans, and promoting best-practice welfare across the organisation.

You will work 2 days per week, provide coaching to staff and volunteers, and help drive positive rehabilitation and enrichment initiatives while maintaining a