Small Animal Veterinarian

Dr B's Veterinary Clinic; Hillcrest; On-site; AUD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development support

Collaborative team environment

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Dr B Vet Clinic in Hillcrest, Queensland seeks a qualified Veterinarian to join a dedicated team providing medical consultations, diagnostics, surgery, preventive care and reproductive services. The role emphasizes high standards of animal welfare, client service and ethical practice.

You will diagnose, treat and manage animal health, perform procedures, advise owners and contribute to efficient clinical operations in a busy practice.

Qualifications

• Recognised veterinary degree and registration.
• Current registration with Australian veterinary authority.
• Clinical experience in small-animal medicine, exams, diagnosis and treatment.
• Experience in surgery, reproductive medicine and diagnostic imaging.

Responsibilities

• Examine animals, assess health, and determine treatment plans.
• Diagnose diseases via physical exams, lab tests, and imaging.
• Provide medical and surgical treatment with medications and anesthesia.
• Perform routine and emergency surgery and wound management.
• Offer obstetric/reproductive services and pregnancy diagnoses.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and follow-up plans.
• Collaborate with veterinary nurses and staff for coordinated care.
• Promote infection control, biosecurity and safety practices.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Animal welfare

Education

Veterinary degree

Tools

Ultrasound

Radiography

Anesthesia equipment

Job description

Dr B Vet Clinic is seeking a qualified and experienced Veterinarian to join our veterinary team.

Our clinic provides veterinary care, including medical consultations, diagnostic services, surgical procedures, preventive healthcare, rehabilitaion physiotherapy and reproductive veterinary services.

The successful candidate will be responsible for diagnosing, treating and managing animal health conditions, performing veterinary procedures and providing professional advice to animal owners, while maintaining high standards of animal welfare, clinical care and client service.

About the role

Join a veterinary practice dedicated to delivering high-quality clinical care across medicine, surgery, reproduction, emergency treatment and preventive healthcare. You will assess and treat animals, support positive patient outcomes, advise owners and contribute to safe, ethical and efficient clinical operations.

Key responsibilities

Examine animals to assess general health, identify illnesses, injuries and abnormal medical conditions, and determine appropriate treatment plans.

Diagnose animal diseases and medical conditions through physical examinations, laboratory investigations and diagnostic imaging, including radiography and ultrasound.

Provide medical and surgical treatment, including prescribing and administering medications, analgesics, antibiotics and other veterinary treatments.

Administer and monitor general and local anaesthesia during veterinary procedures, ensuring patient safety and appropriate pain management.

Perform routine and emergency surgery, wound management, suturing and treatment of injuries.

Diagnose and manage fractures, musculoskeletal injuries and other conditions requiring medical or surgical intervention, including developing rehabilitation plans.

Provide obstetric and reproductive veterinary services, including pregnancy diagnosis, reproductive health assessments, assistance during animal births and caesarean sections where clinically required.

Conduct reproductive examinations and diagnostic procedures, including progesterone testing, ultrasound examinations and radiographic assessments.

Participate in preventive healthcare programs, including vaccinations, parasite control, disease screening and routine health assessments.

Test animals for infectious diseases, implement disease prevention and control measures, and report notifiable diseases to relevant authorities where required.

Perform post-mortem examinations where required to investigate and determine causes of animal death.

Advise animal owners on nutrition, feeding practices, hygiene, breeding, preventive healthcare and general animal welfare.

Develop and monitor treatment plans, assess patient recovery and arrange follow-up consultations or referrals where necessary.

Maintain accurate clinical records covering examination findings, diagnostic results, prescribed medications, surgical procedures, rehabilitation plans and treatment outcomes.

Collaborate with veterinary nurses and other veterinary professionals to coordinate patient care and support efficient clinical operations.

Maintain professional standards of infection prevention, biosecurity, workplace health and safety, and ethical veterinary practice.

Qualifications and Experience

The successful applicant should demonstrate:

A recognised university qualification in Veterinary Science, Veterinary Medicine or an equivalent veterinary qualification.

Current registration, or eligibility for registration, as a veterinarian with the relevant Australian state or territory veterinary registration authority.

Relevant clinical experience in veterinary medicine, including animal examinations, diagnosis, medical treatment and surgical procedures.

Demonstrated knowledge of veterinary pharmacology, anaesthesia, diagnostic techniques and animal health management.

Experience in small-animal veterinary practice, including preventive healthcare and client consultations.

Experience in veterinary surgery, reproductive medicine and diagnostic imaging.

Strong clinical judgement, problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to provide clear, professional advice to animal owners.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a veterinary team.

A commitment to animal welfare, professional ethics and continuing veterinary education.

What We Offer

Full-time employment, 38 hours per week.

Annual salary of AUD 95,000 plus superannuation.

Opportunity to work in a professional veterinary clinic offering a range of medical, surgical and reproductive services.

Supportive and collaborative veterinary team.

Opportunities for ongoing professional development and clinical skill enhancement.

A workplace committed to high standards of veterinary care and animal welfare.

Dr B Vet Clinic is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates.