Veterinary Associate - Greencross Kawana Waters

Greencross Vets; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave + study leave

Professional development & mentoring

AVA membership or veterinary reg.

VIN membership

Mental health support

Telus EAP counselling

Salary and benefits based onexperience

Discounts across clinics and Petbarn

Job summary

Greencross Vets Kawana Waters is seeking a Veterinary Associate to join a well-equipped clinic on the Sunshine Coast, co-located with a Petbarn store and supported by a loyal client base. You’ll provide evidence-based diagnoses, manage a varied caseload, and take part in diverse surgical procedures while delivering fear-free care for pets and their families.

We offer four weeks of annual leave plus study leave, ongoing learning opportunities, mentoring, and membership benefits to support your

Qualifications

• Registration, or eligibility for veterinary registration, in Australia.
• Strong organisation, communication and customer service skills.
• A genuine interest in working collaboratively with a team.
• A commitment to fear-free, compassionate and high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Use evidence-based diagnoses and treatment plans to provide high-quality care, with support from colleagues when needed.
• Build relationships with clients, manage a varied caseload and take part in a range of surgical procedures.
• Work as part of a team and contribute to a positive, well-supported workplace.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

Customer service

Education

Veterinary registration in Australia

Job description

Veterinary Associate - Greencross Kawana Waters

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Greencross Vets Kawana Waters is co-located with a popular Petbarn store. Our close relationship with the Petbarn team supports helpful healthcare advice and cross-referrals for clients and their pets.

You’ll join a well-equipped clinic with an experienced support team and a loyal clientele. Our facilities include four consult rooms, two sterile theatres, digital and dental X-ray, ultrasound, a Vet Tome, IM3 dental machine, orthopaedic equipment and a Tonopen. We’re also proud to be a stress-free accredited clinic.

Set on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, Kawana Waters offers easy access to the beaches and lifestyle the region is known for. Noosa is nearby, and Brisbane is just over an hour away by car.

Meet your team

You’ll work alongside a talented and welcoming team that values collaboration, learning and great patient care. Our experienced clinicians enjoy sharing their knowledge and supporting colleagues to build confidence and develop their skills. The Practice Manager and Head Nurse are committed to creating a positive, well-supported workplace where the team has what they need to care for patients and clients.

About the role

You’ll use evidence-based diagnoses and treatment plans to provide high-quality care, with support from your colleagues when you need it. You’ll have the opportunity to build relationships with clients, manage a varied caseload and take part in a range of surgical procedures.

We’re looking for someone who enjoys working as part of a team and is committed to compassionate, fear-free care for pets and their families.

What we offer

• Four weeks of annual leave and one week of study leave, which can be converted to paid annual leave (pro rata)
• A strong commitment to your continued learning, with access to online learning modules, cross-clinic mentoring, charitable programs, all inclusive annual Greencross conference and continuing education opportunities.
• Free AVA membership or veterinary registration, plus VIN membership
• Mental health first aid officers at each clinic
• Free, confidential counselling available 24/7 through Telus EAP
• Competitive salary and benefits based on experience
• Discounts and perks across our clinics, Petbarn stores and external retail brands

We believe you’re worth the investment.

About you

To be considered, you’ll need:

• Registration, or eligibility for veterinary registration, in Australia
• Strong organisation, communication and customer service skills
• A genuine interest in working collaboratively with a team
• A commitment to fear-free, compassionate and high-quality care