Veterinarian

Apiam; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Brand-new facilities

Advanced diagnostics

Mentorship program

CPD support

Parental leave

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Apiam Animal Health is opening Hope Island Central Vet on the Gold Coast and seeks Small Animal Associate Vets for full-time or part-time roles from day one.

Join the founding team to shape a new clinic with advanced diagnostics, including CT, strong mentorship, CPD support and flexible hours to support work-life balance. Relocation packages available to the Gold Coast lifestyle.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in small animal practice.
• Passion for high-quality companion animal medicine and surgery.
• Excited to help build a new clinic and team.

Responsibilities

• Join the founding team to build a new clinic.
• Provide high-quality companion animal medicine and surgery.
• Mentor and collaborate with clinical staff.

Skills

Two years experience

Companion animal medicine

Surgical capabilities

Job description

Be part of something exciting from the very beginning.

Small Animal Associate Vets | Full or Part-time | $90k-$140k FTE + super

A brand-new veterinary chapter is coming to Hope Island and we’re looking for vets to join us from the very start.

Opening 30 Nov 2026, Hope Island Central Vet is a purpose-built, modern veterinary clinic designed to deliver exceptional quality companion animal services to one of the Gold Coast’s fastest growing communities.

As a founding team member, you won’t simply be joining an established clinic, you’ll have to opportunity to shape it.

A clinic with big opportunities.

Hope Island Central Vet will be the larger of the two new sister clinics opening in the local community, working closely with Sanctuary Cove Vet and the already established Ormeau Vet nearby.

Together, these clinics will provide an outstanding blend of community focused care, advanced diagnostics, including the region’s only CT machine, as well as clinical collaboration across the network.

Whether you’re interested in developing your clinical skills, mentoring others or helping to shape a new team and culture, this is an opportunity to make a genuine impact from day one.

Live where others holiday.

Hope Island offers the perfect combination of coastal lifestyle and career opportunity and has become one of the Gold Coast’s most sought-after residential communities.

With beautiful waterways, parks, schools, cafés, shopping precincts and easy access to Brisbane, Hope Island offers an enviable lifestyle both inside and outside of work.

Flexibility That Works for Real Life.

Hope Island Central Vet offers a variety of roles to suit your needs, with both full-time and part-time opportunities available. Whether you are looking for leadership opportunities, professional development, a commitment to a work-life balance or just simply flexible hours, this clinic can support you.

Join our founding team.

We’re looking for veterinarians with a minimum of two years’ experience who are passionate about high quality companion animal medicine and surgery and excited by the opportunity to help build a new clinic and team.

Full Time or Part Time | $90,000 – $140,000 FTE per annum + super

Proudly Part of Apiam Animal Health.

While Hope Island Central Vet will develop its own identity and culture, you’ll be supported by the resources, expertise and opportunities that come with being part of Apiam Animal Health.

Before opening, you’ll participate in a structured induction program and have access to experienced operational, leadership and clinical mentors.

You will be supported to help make this clinic a success from day one and beyond.

What’s on offer

• Full-time or part-time flexibility


• Brand-new, purpose-built facilities and equipment


• Advanced diagnostic capabilities, including CT


• Strong clinical support, collaboration and mentorship


• Continuing professional development support and conference leave


• VetEducation membership and professional subscriptions


• Veterinary Board registration


• Paid parental leave


• Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health First Aid support


• Staff discounts for your own pets


• Access to retail, travel, health and lifestyle discounts

Thinking about relocating to the Gold Coast? Ask us about our relocation packages.

Be part of the team that opens the doors.