Veterinary Trainer

Apiam Animal Health; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share accommodation available

Structured mentoring program

Training opportunities

Access to Apiam network

Employee Assistance Program

Staff discounts across clinics

Job summary

Apiam Animal Health is seeking an experienced veterinarian to join as a Veterinary Trainer across Harbour City and Boyne Tannum Clinics in Queensland. The role blends clinical work with hands-on graduate training, ensuring real-world guidance rather than classroom theory.

You'll work 50/50 between clinical duties and mentoring, building confidence in new graduates and limited registration veterinarians while contributing to shaping how training is delivered across a growing practice network.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years clinical experience.
• Confidence and competence across all areas of general practice medicine and surgery.
• Strong interest in mentoring and teaching in a practical, hands on way.

Responsibilities

• Train and support new graduates and limited registration veterinarians in day to day practice.
• Provide hands on guidance in consults, surgery and case management.
• Be part of the weekend and on call roster alongside the wider team.
• Work across both clinic locations.

Skills

Clinical experience

Mentoring & teaching

Clear communication

Job description

Not every veterinarian wants to step away from clinical work to focus on training. And not every clinic has the caseload or structure needed to properly support and develop new graduates.

This role sits in the space between full time clinical work and dedicated training.

We are creating a new Veterinary Trainer position across our Harbour City and Boyne Tannum Veterinary Clinics, designed for an experienced companion vet who wants to stay clinically active while playing a key role in developing the next generation of veterinarians.

This is a hands on training role in two busy clinics, working directly alongside new graduates and limited registration veterinarians to build their confidence, clinical ability and decision making.

About the clinics:

Harbour City and Boyne Tannum are well established small animal clinics with strong caseloads and experienced teams. Each clinic has its own established team and workflow, but together they operate as a connected group that supports each other and shares knowledge.

We are also building a brand new purpose built clinic in Gladstone, giving you the chance to be involved in shaping how training and clinical support will look into the future.

The position:

This is a 12 month fixed term contract commencing in November or December 2026, with the opportunity to stay on longer if it is the right fit for you and the team.

The role has a balanced focus:

• Approximately 50 percent clinical work
• Approximately 50 percent mentoring and training

You will:

• Work across both clinic locations
• Train and support new graduates and limited registration veterinarians in day to day practice
• Focus on building practical clinical skills, not just theory
• Provide hands on guidance in consults, surgery and case management
• Be part of the weekend and on call roster alongside the wider team

This is not a classroom role. It is about teaching in the moment, within a busy clinical environment, and helping vets build confidence quickly.

About you:

This role is suited to an experienced veterinarian who enjoys developing others.

You will bring:

• Minimum 6 years clinical experience
• Confidence and competence across all areas of general practice medicine and surgery
• A strong interest in mentoring and teaching in a practical, hands on way

You are someone who:

• Enjoys helping others improve and succeed
• Communicates clearly and gives practical, constructive feedback
• Is comfortable working across different clinic environments
• Values good medicine, good teamwork and continual improvement

Remuneration and benefits:

Salary: $130,000 to $150,000 per annum plus superannuation, dependent on experience and skillset

Generous after hours remuneration in addition

What we offer

• Share accommodation available if relocating
• A structured role that balances clinical work with dedicated mentoring time
• The opportunity to help shape a new role and approach to graduate training
• Strong support from both clinic teams and the broader Apiam network
• Access to internal training, development opportunities and mentoring pathwaysEmployee Assistance Program and staff discounts across clinics and retail partners
• A varied caseload that will keep you engaged and challenged

If you are looking for a role where you can continue practising as a veterinarian while making a real impact on the development of others, this is a unique opportunity to do both.