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Port Douglas & Mossman - 2 vet mixed practice
Townsville - James Cook University - Emergency Veterinarians
Mount Isa - 4 vet mixed practice
Mackay - Small animal practice
Rockhampton - 2.5 vet mixed practice; mixed or small animal vacancy
Gympie - 13 vet mixed practice
Western Darling Downs - Roma - 3.5 vet mixed practice
Toowoomba - Highfields - 1 - 2 vet small animal practice
Gatton - University of Queensland - Senior clinician; Small Animal Medicine & Surgery
Brisbane N - Morayfield - 3.5 vet small animal practice
Brisbane W - Camira - 2 vet small animal practice
Brisbane outer W - Booval - 8 vet, 3 clinic mostly small animal practice
South East Qld Corridor - Helensvale, Kawana and Viginia - Fantastic opportunities in brand new small animal clinics
Gold Coast - Full time Casual Small Animal position to cover holidays in practice group
Gold Coast - Animal Welfare League - Bonded Scholarship offer
Gold Coast - Varsity Lakes - Emergency veterinarian, part time
Gold Coast - Multivet small animal practice
Warwick - 3 vet mixed practice

Greencross Veterinarians are a national network of clinics that practice veterinary medicine and surgery to the highest clinical standard in a service orientated and fun loving environment.

An exciting and dynamic opportunity exists for an internal, Full Time, experienced Vet to join our Gold Coast Greencross team. Be quick to apply this position as it is for an immediate start! (Recent graduates may be considered).

This role would suit a lively Vet, who adapts well to different team environments, thrives on new experiences and who consistently practices Veterinary Medicine to ‘Best Care Standards’.

The successful candidate will be required to cover annual leave at a number of our Veterinary Practices. We take all of the hard work out of booking your placements by coordinating these on your behalf. This position is 38 hours per week (on average), no after hours or on/call, providing you with both regular full time, employment and a great home/work balance.

An attractive Salary package commensurate with experience applies to this position, in addition to this.

If you feel that this role is the right one for you and you would like to become part of our dynamic Greencross team, please send your application, including a cover letter and resume outlining your suitability against the above mentioned criteria to:

Samantha Morton
HR Coordinator
sam.morton@greencrossvet.com.au
If you wish to clarify or discuss this role further, please contact me on:
07 3435 3535 during business hours

Gympie Veterinary Services a 13 vet mixed practice in S.E. Queensland is seeking the services of a mixed practice veterinarian to commence early in 2011. Unfortunately 2 of our associates have got the UK bug and will be leaving us at the end of this year.

We are a truly mixed practice servicing dairy, beef, pleasure and racing horses, some small farm animals and companion animals. We have all the usual toys that are required for running a large mixed practice including multiple large and small animal ultrasounds, digital CR radiography, endoscope, powerfloats, computerised clinic (Idexx Cornerstone), vetscan machine, HM5 haematology, IM5 dental machine, enough orthopaedic gear to carry out TTO, plating, pinnings and ex-fixes, pulse ox (multiple), Blood pressure monitors, full bull testing kits, and lots of other toys for you to play with.
Being a large practice we have the ability to allow our associates to pursue special interests but we believe in giving associates a good grounding in all areas of mixed practice. After hours is shared and there is always someone available to support new grads. All of our staff are young and young at heart and as such we pride ourselves on being a modern progressive practice.

Gympie is a large regional centre located in the northern part of SE Qld. It has the best of both worlds offering city conveniences with country living all with in easy reach of the Sunshine Coast and Fraser Island and less than 2 hrs drive to Brisbane. We have one of the most liveable climates in Australia and housing is still affordable. Gympie has excellent sporting and recreational facilities with close proximity to some of the most picturesque national parks and beaches in QLD.

We expect all our associates to work reasonably hard when at work but will look after you with above award wages and conditions, ample time off to pursue activities outside work and encourage continuing education. If you are interested in working for us then come and do prac work with us this year or contact our practice manager Brett Hall or Myself Dr Justin Schooth BVSc

Let Us Entice You To Coastal South East Sunny QLD
We have a position for a dedicated and enthusiastic veterinarian who is looking for progressive career prospects combined with good quality lifestyle.

We have two small animal only practices at Morayfield and Narangba. They are situated within an easy vicinity of the train stations approximately 35 km from the Brisbane CBD. We are only 40 km south of the beautiful beaches and hinterland of the Sunshine Coast and 20 kms from numerous beaches and bays on Bribie Island. The Glass House Mountains, less than 15 km away, offer scenic walks and picnic areas. The area also boasts reputable private schools and other educational and sporting facilities. It is a rapidly growing area and our challenge is to embrace this expansion expediently and competently. Both practices are staffed with highly qualified, friendly competent experienced and dedicated nurses.

Our equipment boasts new XRay machine en route to upgrading to digital mode. Both practices have dental prophy machines and Vetscan biochemical and haematology units as well as Isofluorane gaseous anaesthetic machines with in circuit vaporisers. We are fully computerised with the Vet Care software system. Both practices are cross linked. We look forward to embarking on ultrasound diagnostics when we have developed the expertise to utilise this valuable modality.

Ultrasound expertise of any prospective applicant would be wholeheartedly encouraged and welcomed.
Our after hours and referral cases are handled with standards of excellence, 2nd to none by any of three 24 hr specialist centres all, easily accessible, highly supportive and providing invaluable feedback on all referred cases. They are also instrumental in orchestrating regular post graduate evening seminars which are not only help keep our skills and knowledge current but provide a much appreciated source of professional networking.

To enhance a balanced lifestyle the successful applicant shall be working a roster comprising of 35 hrs over a 4 day week, including a shorter day every Saturday. We are not open on Sunday.

Remuneration shall be as per a 38 hr week and well above award , commensurate with experience and negotiable at interview. Partnership prospects are eventually envisaged for the successful candidate.

In return we are looking for a conscientious, thorough, energetic professional with the ability to communicate well at all levels and who takes pride in their work and client rapport. We are looking for a veterinarian who is now keen to relocate to this vicinity and become a permanent member of our dynamic progressive team.

If you can relate to these criteria and feel you may not only benefit from our infrastructure but have a valuable contribution, initiatives and ideas you would like to share, then we would love to hear from you.

Casual Vet (approximately 38 hours) – Gold Coast Up to $75,000K
6 month contracts are also available

Would you like the opportunity to develop your surgery skills in one of the largest private practice in Queensland? Do you want experience with Orthopaedics and soft tissues surgery?

The AWL Community Vet Clinic operates a Small Animal Practice, employing over 15 Veterinarians. We have a fully equipped, purpose built Hospital with over 45 staff. The Clinic uses the latest equipment, including digital x-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, and lab (including blood gases, and full orthopaedic kit).

What are the minimum requirements for this position?
Our ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:

Remuneration
The remuneration will depend on your level of experience. The approximate range is $20-$36 per hour (approximately $75,000 per annum).

How do I apply?
To apply, please forward your CV to HR@awlqld.com.au . Please ensure that you mention where you saw the job advertised.

Timeline
Applicants will be contacted for an interview by 30 July 2010
Employment will commence asap

At the newly established JCU Veterinary Emergency Centre and Hospital, you have the chance to live and work in amazing tropical North Queensland, and have the work-life balance you’ve always wanted!

JCU UniVet Pty Ltd, Townsville, is looking for experienced and enthusiastic veterinarians to become part of our emergency and critical care team in the veterinary clinical centre. These positions would suit veterinarians not only with interests in emergency and critical care, but also medicine, surgery, anaesthesia and/or radiology.

You will work in our brand new purpose-built veterinary emergency centre and referral hospital, which is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and resources, including Eklin Digital radiography, MyLab 70 ultrasound, Digital BIRD VIP ventilators, and all the monitoring equipment you could hope for. The hospital referral base includes not only Townsville itself, but the whole of tropical North Queensland – ensuring your workload is significant, varied, and interesting!

Your duties will include emergency and critical care case management of hospital, referral, and after-hours admissions to the Veterinary Emergency Centre and Hospital, and assisting in informal training of final year veterinary students on rotation within the emergency centre. A keen desire to practice excellence in emergency and critical care, to pursue further study, good communication skills, patience and a sense of humour would be desirable personal attributes.

Townsville is a thriving tropical city, big enough to have all the facilities of a major city, yet small enough to be friendly and relaxed. Townsville has easy access to the great outdoors – including the Great Barrier Reef, tropical rainforests and the Whitsundays – fantastic sporting and recreational facilities, a great arts scene and more.

For more information contact:
Dr Margaret Reilly, Director Veterinary Practice, JCU Univet, Townsville QLD
margaret.reilly1@jcu.edu.au
07 4781 3687

JCU UniVet Pty Ltd (ACN 138 879 419) reserves the right to appoint by invitation, invite applications or not to make an appointment.

A full-time veterinarian is wanted to start in our 3 vet clinic between now and early next year.
A vet with 2-3 years experience is preferred, but new or intending new graduates may apply.

The clinic is located in Warwick, a picturesque town of 12,000 situated only 2 hours from the Gold Coast and even less to Brisbane.

The work load is 75-80% small animals, with the remainder split predominantly between horses and cows. There is a very good mix of medicine & surgery cases, but little equine reproduction work.

Full-time is an average of 4.5 days /week, with shared after hours with 2 others. Rostered week-ends of 1 in 3 are included in 4.5 day week.
A car will be supplied for all call work.
Salary package (including super) is from $55,000 to $100,000 depending on experience.

For further details, please phone or contact:
Greg Harris
65 Wood St
Warwick Qld 4370
Ph: 0427 427262
Email: gb.harris@live.com

A full time position exists in a 1 to 2 vet practice located in a picturesque part of South East Queensland. The region is frequented by tourists, is a lovely area to live in for both young and old, and is close to a regional centre with all the usual facilities of a big city.

Excellent communication skills, quality care and attention to both animal and client are essential. We are an established practice with good clientele and ample potential for growth. The successful applicant will be encouraged to pursue their own area of interest and we will consider purchasing extra equipment for the right person.

OurVet Clinics requires full time veterinarians to staff new clinics opening soon in Helensvale, Kawana and Viginia.

The new clinics are under construction within BestFriends Pet Superstores and will open in November-January this year based in a South East Queensland corridor.

We presently have 4 of these practices in Victoria and please look at them via the website www.bestfriendspets.com.au

As the primary vet you will have the opportunity to influence the staffing of the practice.
Your role will be Veterinary Associate within the practice and will require you to:

OurVet is a progressive Veterinary group which offers offering “first adopter” advantage over the other groups trying to enter this new and progressive area of veterinary practice.

Continuing education and areas of special interest are encouraged and proactivity is rewarded.

Please email me (drgeoff@ourvet.net.au) or call on 0418 360884 and we will discuss the position further.

Greencross Veterinarians are a national network of clinics that practice veterinary medicine and surgery to a high clinical standard in a service orientated fun loving environment.

An exciting Full Time opportunity exists for a Veterinary Director to join our dynamic Greencross Group. Greencross Camira requires a Full Time Vet Director to start in late July/early August. Greencross Camira is recently renovated; air conditioned and well equipped modern, multi Vet practice. This Practice is staffed with fully qualified nurses and an experienced, highly motivated Practice Manager. We are situated in the western suburbs of Brisbane. NO on call, NO after hours, we value your sanity!

An attractive and above market base salary per annum commensurate with experience applies to this position. Additional benefits of this position include:

ü Four weeks Annual Leave and one weeks Conference Leave
ü Profit Share remuneration based on team performance
ü Annual Training & Education allowance
ü Salary Sacrifice options (for Car/lap top/phone)
ü Flexible rostering around a 38 hour week (F/T)
ü Share options / Equity

If this role is the right one for you and you would like to become part of the dynamic Greencross team, please send your application, including a cover letter and resume, outlining your suitability against the above mentioned criteria to:

Samantha Morton
HR Coordinator
Greencross Vets
sam.morton@greencrossvet.com.au
PO Box 8366
Woolloongabba, Qld
Ph: 07 3435 3599
Mob: 0410 521 570

SCHOOL OF VETERINARY SCIENCE, THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND, BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA

This position is located at the new Veterinary Medical Centre on the Gatton campus and reports to the Director, Veterinary Clinical and Diagnostic Services.

The role: To work as a senior clinician in a fully functional primary care veterinary practice, a business conducted by The University of Queensland. To promote and develop expertise in small animal medicine and surgery. To participate in student rotations, clinical rounds and other teaching related to entry-level clinical skills. Together these activities will provide outcomes beneficial for animals, their owners, and veterinary students. As part of a clinical team of three general practitioners, you will display excellent skills and knowledge of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery in a general practice setting, and play a leading role in the teaching of clinical and diagnostic skills, client communication skills, and general practice management skills to veterinary students. You will be responsible for the maintenance of exemplary clinical standards in the Small Animal Veterinary Hospital.

The person: Applicants should possess qualifications in relevant disciplines and have extensive relevant small animal experience (minimum four years) in veterinary practice. The successful candidate will need to have outstanding communication skills and a strong commitment to working as part of a cohesive clinical team.

Remuneration: $72,913 – $81,872 p.a. (HEW Level 8), plus 9% super (total package will be in the range $79,475 – $89,240 p.a.). Full-time, 12 months fixed-term appointment, with opportunity for renewal based on performance and business need.

Contact: Obtain the position description and selection criteria online at http://www.jobsatUQ.net/ . To discuss the role, contact Professor Grant Frazer, telephone (07) 3365-4850 or email g.frazer@uq.edu.au.

To apply: Go to http://www.jobsatUQ.net/ to obtain a copy of the position description and application process. Applications may be lodged in electronic or hard copy form.

The North West Veterinary Clinic is a busy mixed practice based in the North West Queensland city of Mount Isa.

Mount Isa has been established for near 90 years. During this period the population has grown to nearly 30,000 people. Mount Isa boasts exceptional social and sporting facilities including pubs, clubs, coffee shops, cake shops, boutique shops, sporting shops, etc. Most sports are represented and the local sports people regularly participate at representative levels (e.g. Pat Cash and Greg (the Great White Shark) Norman not to mention names).

Mount Isa has excellent air services from Brisbane, Townsville and Cairns twice daily and Darwin and the Gold Coast twice weekly. By road, Mount Isa is only 570km from the ocean.

The North West Veterinary Clinic offers a number of services to clients including mixed animal medicine and surgery, Aboriginal animal health clinics and breeder cow management programmes. We traverse a number of terrains from the Gulf of Carpentaria, the Cape, the Channel country and the Barkly Tablelands of the Northern Territory.

We seek Veterinary Surgeons who are enthusiastic, progressive and possessing common sense. The days can be long, hot and dusty but the clients are welcoming and the opportunities are endless. The position is demanding at times but if you want to obtain a broad range of medical, surgical, management and practical skills, this may be the position for you.

Ed Butterworth BVSc
North West Veterinary Clinic
P.O. Box 1188
Mount Isa, QLD, 4825
NWVC@bigpond.net.au

We are seeking a professional, friendly associate with excellent communication skills and a passion for veterinary practice to complete our team.

We are a busy, predominantly small animal, three-centre practice on the western outskirts of Brisbane with a well-earned reputation for excellent patient care and customer service. Our team currently consists of 7 vets, a practice manager and 15 nurses who are all proud of our friendly, professional, team-orientated approach to the provision of veterinary care.

The clinic is well equipped with x-ray, ultra-sound, pulse ox, doppler, in-house Idexx equipment and utilises the Rx Works software package. We are fortunate to have a wide & varied case-load and we encourage our associates to utilise and develop their medical and surgical skills. We have guru’s such as Annie Rose, Sue Gibbons, & Fiona Campbell as regular visitors to the practice. We also have excellent working relationships with the various specialist centres in Brisbane.

The 8 vet roster is equally shared and our ethos is work hard / play hard. Our days are often busy so regular RDO’s and long weekends off are included in the roster. Continuing professional education is actively encouraged and supported. Our vets' variety of experience and interests allow associates the ability to pursue their cases individually with the security of knowing helpful support is always available. Remuneration is above award, and linked to regular performance reviews. A generous after – hours bonus is also payable.

An enthusiastic vet is required to join our practice in tropical north Queensland, where the rainforest meets the sea. We have a unique location with interesting cases that will keep you on you toes. Experience to be gained from challenging surgical cases, weird and wonderful intoxications, and medically interesting diseases. We are in a location that will challenge your veterinary knowledge and prevent boredom.

We have a main clinic with a branch surgery. The main clinic is equipped with an anaesthetic machine with monitoring equipment (including capnograph), radiology, ultrasound, in house Idexx laboratory (biochemistry, CBC, electrolytes), dental instrumentation, and we are fully computerised.

We are looking for a vet to practice high quality medicine and surgery, any special interests will be encouraged. Our branch surgery has a fully equipped surgical facility. Clinic hours are 8.30-5.30 and a 1 in 4 weekend rotation. The nursing staff are supportive and highly motivated with all of our team currently participating in furthering studies. The local community is very welcoming with a range of sporting and special interest groups to join.

Imagine experiencing diverse veterinary medicine in and idyllic location where you are minutes from lazy beach walk or peaceful forest trek. New graduates encouraged.

Located right on the doorstep of the Whitsundays, in Mackay, we are looking for an experienced vet committed to high quality veterinary care, to lead our team. Andergrove Veterinary Clinic is looking for a vet who can be the face of our clinic and continue to grow and service our loyal clientele. We are looking for somebody who is motivated, able to work unsupervised and capable of setting a high standard while directing the work of our clinic. We are offering a salary of $100,000 (commensurate with experience) with opportunity for performance bonuses. So if you are looking to be in charge without the hassles of owning your own clinic this position may be for you.

Benefits include one week’s paid conference leave and four week’s annual leave. We strongly support further education and actively encourage special interests. After hours is shared between six vets through a sharing arrangement with another clinic. This also provides for long weekends off and days off in rotation.

There could be the opportunity for a couple to work together in the clinic if desired and temporary accommodation can be arranged.

You will be well supported by excellent nursing staff who are well qualified, friendly, efficient and have a wealth of professional experience. Vets who have worked in our practice all comment on the friendly and supportive workplace atmosphere.

The clinic is well equipped with an X-ray and automatic processor, anaesthetic units, pulse oximeter, IDEXX in house lab, fluid pumps, Doppler, ultrasound, Synthes kit, etc. The clinic is well serviced by visiting specialists.

Our case load is 100% small animal with occasional exotics, including native animals, reptiles and birds. We treat a wide variety of conditions so there is plenty of opportunity to experience many facets of veterinary science.

Mackay is a growing city with close access to multiple beaches, rainforests and the Whitsundays. Flights are available direct to Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne. There is a range of high quality primary and secondary schools.

Interested Applicants should forward their resume to vet@andergrove-vet.com.au or for further information contact Wendy on 0409 477 061 or Alana on 0438 113 447.

The Animal Welfare League Qld is the largest Animal Welfare Shelter in Queensland and also the largest S.A. Veterinary practice in Queensland employing 15 veterinarians engaged in private S.A. practice and S.A. welfare shelter work.

The AWL Qld is offering 2 bonded scholarships to final year UQ Veterinary Students to commence work in 2011.

One scholarship is to work in the SA Private Hospital and 1 scholarship is for working in the Shelter Hospital.

The Scholarship is for $5000 each payable August -September 2010. The successful applicant(s) would be bonded to work for the AWL Qld as a S.A. veterinarian for a minimum of 18 months.

Applicants would be required to attend an interview and selection process. Award salary and excellent working conditions apply. Applicants should apply to no later than the 30th August 2010 to:

Rockhampton Veterinary Clinic is a predominantly small animal clinic with up to 20% of our workload equine and approximately 5% livestock. We are looking for a mixed or small animal veterinarian to join our 2.5 vet, 3 nurse team. Our clinic is open 8am-6pm on weekdays and 8am-1pm on Saturdays. Pay rate is negotiable and dependent on level of experience but is well above award rates. Work hours are also negotiable; a four day week with shared after hours and weekends is the norm.

Rockhampton is a great environment to live in with the beaches and other attractions of the Capricorn coast only a short drive away, the Fitzroy river and a number of national parks nearby. With a population of 68,000, Rockhampton provides all the benefits of city life without the problems.

Our small animal clinic boasts Vetscan / HM2 in house lab, endoscopy, radiography (digital), ECG, Rx Works practice management software, full orthopaedic equipment range, and on site accommodation.

New and recent graduates are welcome to apply, we do our utmost to provide a supportive and friendly environment with senior veterinarians always available for back up. For additional information, please contact us at any time.

POSITION VACANT FULL TIME VET
LOCATION: Maranoa Veterinary Surgery, Roma
TYPE OF WORK: 60% Small Animal 25% Bovine 15% Equine

DESCRIPTION: An experienced veterinarian is required to work at this three and a half vet practice in central Queensland. This position would ideally suit someone wanting to work in mixed practice although special interests are encouraged. The small animal side of this practice is very busy with a clientele willing to support case work-ups. The bovine work is beef cattle and includes pregnancy testing, calvings, caesareans, bull testing and individual sick cow medicine. Equine work includes some reproductive work and routine equine calls.

The practice is housed in a large, purpose built facility which is fully air conditioned. The practice is well equipped with, amongst other things, a good quality x-ray system, ultrasound and ultrasonic dental machine. Equine handling facilities have recently been completed and include an indoor radiography and ultrasound suite, nine stables, crush and round yard. The computer system is running on the most recent version of RxWorks.

Clinic hours are 8am to 5pm Mondays to Fridays. The Vet on call also consults between 9am and 12 noon on Saturdays.

The practice is situated in attractive pastoral, cattle rearing country with a rich and interesting history. There is a large population of young working people in the area which is well served by shops, pubs and restaurants. Flights to Brisbane run daily.

REMUNERATION: Wage above award and based on experience level, negotiable. After hours bonuses paid. For the appropriate candidate looking to stay greater than 12 months, a bonus wage system that includes payment based on income generated through the practice, will be implemented.

GCARE Pet Accident and Emergency is a purpose built, first class facility with up to date equipment and an exceptional team of vets and nurses who all practice an exceptionally high standard of care for all their patients.

GCARE is located in Varsity Lakes on the Gold Coast, less than 10 minutes from beautiful beaches, close to the Gold Coast hinterland and only 45 minutes from Brisbane.

An exciting opportunity exists for a Full time Veterinarian to join our dynamic and motivated team.

We have a team of fantastic highly skilled nurses and our vets are knowledgeable, approachable and highly supportive of the whole team.

The position would suit an enthusiastic veterinarian with excellent clinical skills and a real interest in emergency medicine. Someone who is looking for the rush of emergency medicine.

The successful applicant would be required to work predominantly weekend shifts, with a flexible roster.

An attractive Salary package commensurate with experience applies to this position, in addition to this; we also provide Continuing Education allowance.

If this role is the right one for you and you would like to become part of the dynamic GCARE team, please send your application, including a cover letter and resume, outlining your suitability against the above mentioned criteria to:

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