Associate Veterinarian
Associate Veterinarian
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Build lasting rapport with clients who value personal, dedicated care
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Put patients first with a young, vibrant team that's free of daily quotas
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Unwind by the beach in Coolum after work, on the stunning Sunshine Coast
You’ll join a young, vibrant team that takes real pride in the care we give, where success means the positive difference we make in our community each day, with no daily quotas to chase. Build lasting rapport with clients, give personalised small animal care with mentorship always on hand, then head for the sand at Coolum on the stunning Sunshine Coast, just an hour from Brisbane.
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Build lasting rapport with clients who value personal, dedicated care
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Put patients first with a young, vibrant team that's free of daily quotas
-
Unwind by the beach in Coolum after work, on the stunning Sunshine Coast
You’ll join a young, vibrant team that takes real pride in the care we give, where success means the positive difference we make in our community each day, with no daily quotas to chase. Build lasting rapport with clients, give personalised small animal care with mentorship always on hand, then head for the sand at Coolum on the stunning Sunshine Coast, just an hour from Brisbane.
About us
In the heart of Coolum on the stunning Sunshine Coast, Beachside Veterinary Surgery is a young and vibrant clinic with a friendly, supportive team that takes great pride in the care and service we provide. We’re part of a larger group, and our focus stays firmly on making a positive difference in our community every single day, with no daily quotas to chase.
Ben and Cynthia are always welcoming and offer to carry my very heavy cat Alby back to my car as do the other vets whom I have recently just met. Alby has an injection every month due to arthritis in his spine and is treated with the utmost care. Thank you – jane longmuir – Google Review
About this role
You’ll join our friendly team as a full-time or part-time small animal veterinarian, continuing the personalised, professional and dedicated care our patients and their owners know us for. We offer on-the-job training and mentorship from experienced professionals, and we’re flexible for the right person, so we’re happy to talk through your preferred roster at interview.
- A typical small animal GP caseload: preventive care, unwell patient consults, vaccinations, routine surgery and dentals
- Minimum of 68 hours per fortnight (four 8.5-hour days a week), with full-time hours available on a 9-day fortnight
- Likely roster: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8am to 5pm, with Wednesdays off
- No on-call or after-hours work
- Sole charge one day a week, covering the vet RDO
- Saturday mornings (8am to 12pm, 1 in 2 rotating roster) may be reintroduced once our full team is in place, taking hours up to 72 per fortnight, though not in the short term
- Well equipped with dental and general X-ray, and ultrasound
About you
You enjoy being part of a team, you build easy rapport with clients, and you bring sound judgement to every case. You stay organised when the day gets busy, and you’re confident working sole charge one day a week.
- Ability to work well with fellow team members and build rapport with clients
- Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and balance competing demands in our busy surgery
- Sound judgement and flexible time management for competent clinical case and resource management
- Experience with ezyVET, dental X-rays and ultrasound is highly regarded, but not essential
- 3+ years’ small animal experience
- Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc) or an equivalent degree recognised in Australia
Our location
Coolum sits on the stunning Sunshine Coast, just an hour’s drive from Brisbane. With easy access to the beautiful beachside, it’s the perfect place to unwind and recharge after a busy day.
Our offer
- Competitive salary package
- ‘You’re Pawesome’ long-term incentive: earn an extra 10% of your salary as a cash bonus, calculated over three years
- A generous $1,500 contribution each year towards CPD, plus one week’s paid study leave
- Access to continuing education programs and the VC Learning Academy online learning portal
- Paid Veterinary Board registration, radiation licence and VIN membership (pro rata for part-time)
- Paid Parental Leave, plus Paid Purrental leave to care for and introduce a new furry family member
- Potential visa sponsorship and relocation assistance for overseas candidates
- Personal wellness support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flare HR perks and discounts on everyday expenses, including groceries, electronics, entertainment, fuel, restaurants and fashion brands
- Novated vehicle leasing options
- Access to a wide support network of like-minded professionals
If this sounds like a role you’d enjoy, apply and we’ll be happy to have a confidential chat about the details.
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