About this role

This role can be shaped around the kind of veterinary work you enjoy most. You may want the variety of true mixed practice, with companion animal medicine and surgery alongside production animal work and a strong dairy focus. Or you may prefer to focus more heavily on companion animals, while still being part of a broader mixed practice team.

You will have access to a broad and interesting caseload, with scope to build further interest in dentistry, surgery, herd health, or another clinical area that matters to you. The role also offers flexibility across location and working style. You can be based primarily at our Warrnambool hospital, split your time between Warrnambool and our beautiful Port Fairy clinic, or take on Port Fairy as your main base if you are looking for a supported sole charge role with more independence.

Whichever path suits you best, you will not be working in isolation. You will have the backing of a large, experienced team, a well-equipped regional hospital, and colleagues who value quality care, practical thinking, and strong client relationships.

About you

You are a confident, collaborative veterinarian who enjoys building trust with clients and providing thoughtful, high-quality care. You communicate clearly, work well with nurses and support staff, and bring a steady, practical approach to clinical decision-making.

You may already enjoy mixed practice, dairy, herd health, or production animal work. You may be more companion animal focused and looking for a role where your caseload can be tailored around your strengths. You may also be interested in supported sole charge work, particularly if the Port Fairy clinic and the chance to take more ownership of your day appeals to you.

You will bring:

• A genuine interest in quality medicine and lasting client relationships
• A collaborative approach with vets, nurses, receptionists, clients, and producers
• Confidence to manage your caseload with support available when needed
• Curiosity to keep learning and developing your clinical interests
• Experience in mixed animal or small animal practice
• Ability or interest in working sole charge in a supported environment

Our location

Warrnambool and Port Fairy offer the kind of coastal lifestyle that makes regional practice especially appealing. Set along the iconic Great Ocean Road, the region is known for beautiful beaches, scenic walking tracks, whale watching, relaxed communities, and the everyday ease of living close to nature.

It is a lifestyle that gives you space, fresh air, and connection, without losing access to the services, amenities, schools, and community life that make the region practical as well as beautiful. Whether you are drawn to the energy of Warrnambool or the charm of Port Fairy, this is a place where work and life can feel well matched.

Our offer

We are open to full-time or part-time arrangements, with shared on-call and rosters designed to support work-life balance. You will have the chance to shape your caseload, work across excellent facilities, and build a role that reflects your clinical interests and lifestyle goals.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and skills, starting at $100k
• $1,000 membership allowance
• VSB registration covered
• Generous CPD support
• EAP access
• Mental Health First Aid Officers
• Generous retail, travel, and fitness discounts
• Veterinary service discounts for your own pets
• Visa sponsorship and relocation support available for the right applicant

We are happy to have an open conversation about the package, working pattern, location mix, and clinical focus that would make this role work well for you.