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Cairns - 4 vet small animal practice
Townsville - James Cook University - Emergency Veterinarians
Townsville - 5 vet 3 clinic small animal practice, full or part time
Townsville - 3 vet small animal practice
Bowen - small animal practice
Mount Isa - 4.5 vet mixed practice, 2 positions - 1 small animal & 1 mixed
Mackay - Small animal practice
Emerald - 3 vet mixed practice, 40% equine
Fraser Coast - Childers - 4 vet mixed practice
South Burnett - Kingaroy - 4 vet 3 clinic mixed practice
Brisbane Valley - Fernvale - Single vet mixed practice, part time position
Brisbane Valley - Toogoolawah - 3 vet mixed practice, full or part time
Sunshine Coast - Palmwoods - 2 vet 90% small animal practice, ft or pt
Caboolture - 4 vet small animal practice
Brisbane N - Hamilton - The Racing Science Centre - Equine Industry vacancy
Brisbane N - Burpengary - 5 vet small animal practice
Brisbane N - Morayfield - 3.5 vet small animal practice
Brisbane N - Albany Creek - 1 1/2 small animal practice - pt or ft
Brisbane Bayside - Wynnum - 3 vet small animal practice - part time
Brisbane Bayside - Manly West - 14 vet small animal practice, day time position
Brisbane outer SW - Anstead - 6 vet mixed practice, equine position
Brisbane S - Daisy Hill - 1.5 vet small animal practice, managerial role, part of 6 clinic group
Brisbane S - Dermcare-Vet, Industry position
Brisbane S - Chatswood Hills - 6 vet small animal clinic group
Gatton, SE Qld - University of Queensland - Clinical Specialist, Anaesthesia
Gold Coast - Multi vet small animal practice group
Gold Coast - Oxenford - 3 vet small animal practice, Veterinary associate
Gold Coast - Oxenford - 3 vet small animal practice, Vet Director, multi clinic group
Gold Coast - Surfers Paradise - 1.5 vet small animal practice, Vet Director, multi clinic group
Darling Downs - Chinchilla - 3 vet mixed practice, overseas vets welcome
Darling Downs - Millmerran - Dairy/Beef Veterinarian

We are seeking a veterinarian with a minimum of 2 years experience who would like a part time position in our well equipped friendly supportive clinics. The position would involve Saturday mornings and about 2 weekdays.

We are not open Sundays and we refer all our after hours to a nearby specialist and emergency centre where our colleagues are faultlessly supportive.

Our clinics are situated at Narangba and Morayfield on the north side of Brisbane and approximately equidistant between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast. Thus we are close to the lovely beaches of Bribie Island and the national parks of the glorious Glass House Mtns. Good educational facilities are also a feature of the area.

Our staff comprise a team of experienced professional certificate 4 qualified veterinary nurses. Both clinics have in house haematology and vetscan units. Morayfield boasts a brand new X-ray machine. High quality surgery facilities are present at each premise.

We are a team of 4 veterinarians and look forward to working with another like minded enthusiastic forward thinking colleague who communicates well, enjoys working as a cohesive team and is encouraged to develop any areas of special interest.

PALMS VETERINARY GROUP – TOWNSVILLE
SMALL ANIMAL – FULL TIME OR PERMANENT PART TIME

The Palms Veterinary Group is looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our active team practice. The candidate should have some experience in veterinary medicine and surgery with a special interest in small animals and a commitment to a high clinical standard of practice.

The Palms Veterinary Group is a 2-clinic, 1-hospital small animal practice. Each is fully equipped as a stand-alone practice. All sites are linked through a central Rx Works patient database. We currently have 4 full-time and 2 part-time veterinarians, 14 support staff and a practice manager. Our staff is well-trained, friendly and team orientated.

We offer an attractive salary package based on experience, with additional superannuation, a/h bonuses, employee incentive bonus, 4-weeks holidays, 1-week conference leave plus airfare and registration within Australia.

Our roster is organized to provide a balance of work and lifestyle: 4.5 working days per average working week, 1 night on-call per week, 1 in 5 week ends rostered on-call with 5 days off the following week. An after-hours service due to open soon at James Cook University Vet School will help lessen the after-hours load.

Lifestyle: Townsville/Thuringowa (160,000) is Australia’s largest city in the tropics. It has an attractive year-round climate. Located at the centre of the Great Barrier Reef, the growing city is located at the centre of Queensland’s tropical holiday coast (Whitsunday Islands, Cairns, Atherton Tablelands). Townsville hosts a university with a new veterinary school and a wide range of primary and secondary schools. The twin cities support two professional sports teams and have a full range of sporting and cultural amenities. For more information, see: www.townsvilleonline.com.au.

Interested applicant should apply to:
The Practice Manager
Palms Veterinary Group
223 Charters Towers Road
Townsville, Qld. 4812
Email: S.Oakenful@palmsvetgroup.com.au

Serious candidates will be flown to Townsville for an interview. If needed, locum references are available.

SCHOOL OF VETERINARY SCIENCE, THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND,
GATTON CAMPUS, AUSTRALIA New Position

Be a part of the new world class facilities at The University of Queensland’s School of Veterinary Science, based at Gatton in South East Queensland. The School of Veterinary Science at The University of Queensland has outstanding teaching and research programs, encompassing all aspects of veterinary science. The School of Veterinary Science has a focus on future excellence in small animal medicine and surgery. Facilities include a newly built, state-of-the-art, small animal clinic on the Gatton Campus and a small animal hospital at St Lucia, to assist with undergraduate training. The equipment available in these facilities includes high-level diagnostic imaging, fluoroscopy, endoscopy and diagnostic laboratories operating on the Gatton campus, as well as staff with expertise in all of these modalities.

The role: This position will promote and develop expertise in animal anaesthesia and analgesia, and will provide guidance to clinicians across the five clinics within the School of Veterinary Medicine. This role will provide outcomes beneficial for animals, their owners, and the veterinary profession.

The person: Applicants should possess qualifications in relevant disciplines. You should also have a strong knowledge in the area of small and large animal anaesthesia and analgesia and the ability to teach students at the undergraduate and postgraduate (resident) levels. Applicants will also have the ability to develop innovative teaching programs in small and large animal anaesthesia and analgesia and to establish effective relationships with peers, industry, government and professional bodies.

Remuneration: The remuneration package will be in the range $85,482 – $90,458 p.a., plus employer superannuation contributions of 17% (total package will be in the range $100,014 – $105,836 p.a.). In addition, a clinical loading may be negotiated based on qualifications and experience. This is a full time, continuing appointment at HEW Level 9.

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.

Two full time positions have become vacant for enthusiastic Veterinary Surgeons in Mount Isa.

Mount Isa is a friendly, rural centre with city benefits—restaurants, cinema, boutique stores, clubs and comprehensive sporting facilities. QANTAS provides daily flights to Brisbane, Cairns and Townsville and a weekly flight to Darwin.

We have a well equipped, spacious, purpose built clinic and a relaxed, cheerful working
environment with competent, friendly staff. Our clients are great—they support us in our commitment to providing quality veterinary care and we are given ample opportunity to develop our medical and surgical skills.

The ideal veterinarians will have a sense of humour, be team players and be prepared to get in and get the job done.

This package includes 4 weeks annual leave and 1 week study leave. Generous remuneration commensurable with experience but new graduates are very welcome to apply.

For further information, please contact:
Dr Ed Butterworth BVSc.
North West Veterinary Clinic
PO Box 1188
Mount Isa
Qld 4825

Phone: 07 4743 3220
Mobile: 0429 437121
Fax: 07 4743 8808
Email: NWVC@bigpond.net.au

There is an exciting and challenging opportunity for a veterinarian with some experience to use and develop their cattle medicine and herd health skills by working in a large dairy and beef enterprise in Queensland.

You would live on the farm which currently comprises an ultra-modern 2300 cow high production dairy and a 12,000 head beef feedlot, and would take the responsibility of working alongside the farm’s management team to develop, implement and monitor the herd health and reproductive systems for the farm.

The position requires you to be able to work within a team to help achieve the farm’s production goals, but also to take a “hands on” approach to the day-to-day management of animal health on the farm, including the maintenance of an appropriate pharmaceutical supply manifest.

You would be supported by the farm’s management team and specialist consultants where required, and you will be encouraged to further develop your skills.

Experience in pregnancy testing and artificial insemination would be an advantage.

Normal working hours are expected to be 6am – 4pm Monday to Friday (with appropriate meal breaks), plus every third weekend. The farm has a number of experienced people who can deal with most animal husbandry situations, but there may be occasional emergency situations outside these hours where the animal health team is unable to resolve an issue in a timely manner.

The farm located at Millmerran, only 2 hours west of Brisbane, close to the major regional centre of Toowoomba. Family accommodation is available on the farm as part of the remuneration package, and you would be only 10 minutes from Millmerran township, with the school bus available at the farm gate.

Salary is from $75,000 based on experience, with a review of salary and conditions 3 months after commencement.

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, please contact Dr Philip Judge on 07 4781 5444 or email Philip.judge@jcu.edu.au, or submit your application, including your current CV, and a statement of what you can bring to the position, to Associate Professor Richard Squires; email Richard.squires@jcu.edu.au

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

Enthusiastic Veterinarian to join the Brinsmead Veterinary Surgery, a busy and expanding 4 vet 100% small animal practice in Cairns, Qld.

Well-equipped clinic with X-ray, blood analysers, dental, ECG, advanced anaesthetic monitoring equipment, drip pumps, suction etc. Fully computerised with RXWorks. Great support staff .

Salary package from $40 000pa plus after hours & productivity bonuses, 4 weeks paid annual leave and one weeks paid study leave.

Cairns is a vibrant city with all amenities and facilities, offering a great lifestyle and recreational opportunities.

Senior Veterinary Officer (PO4) - Racing Science Centre
Office of Racing; Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation (DEEDI)

The Racing Science Centre is accredited to international quality standards and protects the integrity of the Queensland racing industry through the provision of a broad range of scientific, professional and associated integrity services including:

The successful applicant will report to the Manager, Veterinary Services and actively participate in a supportive team environment to ensure the delivery of Racing Science Centre business outcomes. The position will be responsible for the conduct of survey and research sampling, provision of veterinary advice with respect to matters related to the welfare of racing animals and the use of drugs, medications, feeds and feed supplements relevant to the rules of racing.

The successful applicant will maintain records and related databases and undertake regular statistical analyses and assist Manager, Veterinary Services with the development and delivery of education and training initiatives to the racing industry. You will also contribute to the development and implementation of pharmacological research and the care and treatment of experimental animals in accordance with relevant legislation and standards.

This position would suit a veterinarian with sound veterinary skills in relation to horses and dogs and an understanding, or ability to rapidly acquire an understanding of current issues prohibited substances, animal welfare and emergency disease which impact a modern regulated racing industry.

The successful applicant will have demonstrated organisational, consultation, communication and interpersonal skills, including an ability to work independently, contribute to a multi-disciplinary team, supervise small groups, communicate effectively and produce correspondence, reports, and submissions of a complex, substantive or technical nature.

Experience in a legislative environment and a sound understanding of quality assurance principals and methods would also be highly regarded.

Applicants must address the Selection Criteria available on the Queensland Government Smart Jobs and Careers website.

For further enquiries regarding this position and associated selection process, please contact Dr Bruce Young on (07) 3862 1477 or 0401 692 958.

Please quote Job Ad Reference for this position as QLD/EEDI33013/10. Applications close Thursday 18 March 2010.

For further information about this position including a full list of position responsibilities, and details on how to apply please visit the Queensland Government Smart Jobs and Careers website www.jobs.qld.gov.au

We require an experienced associate veterinarian to join our team at the Aachilpa Veterinary Group in Townsville, North Queensland. The group currently consists of an ASAVA Accredited Hospital and a nearby branch practice. All of our work is small animal with a small percentage of exotics, birds and native wildlife.

Townsville is the gateway to the north with easy access to the Barrier Reef, Whitsundays and Magnetic Island. There are numerous sporting clubs and cultural events to cater for all tastes and excellent schools for all age groups.

Our current staff consists of both full and part time vets and our nursing staff is highly skilled and reliable, providing the highest level of nursing care.

The position on offer is full time and the after hours are currently shared between the veterinarians. This, however, will soon cease as the Emergency Service at the JCU Veterinary Teaching Hospital is due to open later in the year.

Any special interest areas will be encouraged and supported by the practice. Sponsorship of formal further study will be considered after a probationary period.

Wynnum Manly Veterinary Hospital is a small animal practice in suburban bayside Brisbane.

Our practice is getting busier, and we require the services of an experienced small animal vet who is available to work two full days a week, and alternate Saturday mornings. No after hours, no sole charge.

The practice offers personalised client-oriented petcare with an emphasis on continuity of care.
The opportunity exists to work up cases, do surgery, learn orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery procedures, develop expertise with high-quality sonology equipment if interested and deal with a full spectrum of small animal cases.

If you have at least a year of sound clinical experience, good communication skills and pet-side manner, a co-operative personality and wish to work in a friendly, client-based veterinary hospital, please contact us by telephone, mail or e-mail.

Please reply to:
Tom Gradwell & Bob Bennett
Wynnum Manly Veterinary Hospital
232 Bay Tce
Wynnum Q4178
tel: 07 3396 6488
wmvh@commander360.com

A varied case load - locums from the city tell us "the veterinary science is far more varied and interesting"
An established clinic with a mature respectful client base and terrific staff is seeking an experienced, motivated individual or couple. Extended periods of leave (freedom) will gladly be negotiated! On the other hand new graduates would be greatly appreciated and are encouraged to apply. We can be very flexible with work arrangements.

We offer a helpful, happy environment (open 8-5 & Sat am) in a modern, well equipped (inc U/S, multiple iso machines, infusion pumps, dental gear, computerised, etc..), open plan clinic. The proficiency of the
staff and an appointment schedule allows the clinic to be easily operated with one veterinarian.

We perform most surgical procedures in our modern purpose built clinic. We have the benefit of visits from an Ophthalmologist and a Small Animal Surgeon every 6 months and a Dermatologist also visits the region twice a year. We continually aspire to improve the equipment and facilities, maximising the quality of our service and the enjoyment from our work.

A love of veterinary caring and its spin-off, customer care, is vital. A high skill base and confidence in veterinary science coupled with desire to advance veterinary knowledge are attributes considered important. Being able to communicate well with the locals is equally important.

LIFESTYLE: Living 5 minutes from work allows time to relax in a town with 11 sandy beaches, a wide range of sporting activities (includes windsurfing, sailing, diving, fishing, hiking) and a low cost of
living at the Top of the Whitsundays!

Bowen is a beachside town of 8-10,000 people with heaps of sunny days and cool afternoon sea breezes. It's presently undergoing a boom and offers a very easy yet supportive lifestyle for young families. There
are many opportunities to be involved in the local community. See www.tourismbowen.com.au or www.bowen.qld.gov.au

BENEFITS: Remuneration is to be commensurate with location, experience, ability and communication skills with an anticipated package of $80-120,000 p.a., including 4 wks annual leave, 2 wks paid conference leave after hours bonuses and $1000 travel allowance. Long term prospects are considerable. Cheap flights direct to Brisbane are within 80km of Bowen. The practice owner is happy to negotiate flexible periods of work or extended leave.

Bowen Veterinary Clinic
156 Richmond Rd
Bowen
Qld 4805
07 4786 4863 (H) 07 4786 4864 (W)
07 4786 4865 (F)

Greencross Oxenford has a Full Time Veterinary Associate position available starting immediately.

The Facility – Greencross Oxenford is a well equipped 3 x Vet small animal practice ideally located on the beautiful, sunny Gold Coast, Queensland.

The Support staff are qualified, experienced and enthusiastic about achieving the Greencross goal to be “the Practice of Choice” for clients, pets and Staff. This is a fun team to be a part of!

Our Practice group strives for high levels of Patient Advocacy and Client Care and continued development of our Practices to meet the expectations of Staff and Clients. You will have good lifestyle rosters with NO rostered after hours or on call (refer to a local Emergency Centre) - we value your sanity!

Greencross understand and support our team members desire to continually update their education and develop individual career paths; therefore we provide you with an annual Continuing Education allowance and VIN membership.

Your role will be Veterinary Associate within the practice and will require you to:

Please check our website www.greencrossvet.com.au for additional information about Greencross Vets.

Salary Package will be best discussed after initial application, as this will be commensurate with experience and skill level.

Please email a cover letter detailing your plans and goals and any relevant information plus an updated resume to Samantha Morton – HR Coordinator.

Phone: 0410 521 570 if more details required, or to express your interest in this position.

Anstead Veterinary Practice has a position available for a full time equine veterinarian to take our team to six veterinarians. AVP is a mixed practice with a 75% equine case load, including pleasure, performance, racing and breeding. AVP is a purpose built veterinary facility located 20km west of Brisbane CBD. We have equine surgical, hospital and breeding facilities and we are well equipped with digital x-ray, ultrasound and video endoscopy. AVP offers a full equine surgical and medical service to our first opinion and referral clients. The position involves ambulatory and hospital based work.

The position includes a one in four weekend after hours roster, with small animal after hours duty. Salary is commensurate with experience but above award. Immediate start.

At Petmania Vet Surgery we are "Mad About Pets" and we are looking for a part-time/full-time vet to join our "mad" crew.

We are a small but busy, client-orientated practice in the Northern suburbs of Brisbane.

Petmania Vet Surgery is committed to the overall health & well-being of our client's pets by providing quality medicine and surgery in a family-orientated hospital, built on trusting and caring relationships with the people and pets that are a part of our practice.

We are a small animal only practice, with no after hours, Sunday or Public Holiday work.

Petmania is looking for an enthusiastic vet with exceptional pet-side manner. A vet who is happy to work alongside friendly colleagues but equally content with sole charge. A vet who will value our clients as well as our patients.

The position is flexible and could range from part-time to full-time for the right person. You will receive above award wages commensurate with experience and ability.

Contact Danielle Maybery
Petmania Vet Surgery
Crn Old Northern Rd & Keong Rd
Albany Creek
Qld 4035

We require a small animal clinician to join our practices in a managerial role. You will be responsible for managing a 1.5 vet practice, and will have plenty of support from our other 5 practice managers in our group of 6 (non-branded) veterinary clinics in Brisbane. This clinic is located on the southside of Brisbane.

We are seeking a candidate with an interest in a superior standard of veterinary medicine and surgery, and also an interest in the business side of practice. This may be a good position for a veterinarian who is ultimately aiming to own their own practice, but is not ready to fully take the plunge!

A Small Animal Veterinarian is required at Burpengary Veterinary Hospital to replace a valued member of our team who is going overseas.

Burpengary is situated 30 mins north of Brisbane and 30-40 mins south of the Sunshine Coast.
We currently have 4 full-time and 2 part-time Vets and 8 nurses. The purpose built Hospital has been operating for over 10 years and is fully equipped with 3 anaesthetic machines, X-ray, IDEXX Lab, Capnometer, Pulse-ox machines, ECG, Endoscope, HDI3000 Ultrasound, IM3 Dental machine, fluid pumps etc.

All after-hours is referred to 2 emergency centres so NO after-hours work is required.

We offer a supportive working environment with above award wages. 2-3 Vets are rostered at the same time on Monday-Saturdays, so support and advice is always available. The 7 day roster is flexible with 30-40 hours (3-4shifts) a week being offered.

All rounder required for group of small animal practices on the southside of Brisbane. Located 15 mins from Brisbane and 30 mins from Gold Coast, our practices are ideally located for work and play. We have an excellent client base who are used to good service. We are looking for a clinician and surgeon who can provide our clients with great patient care, compassion and customer satisfaction.

Contact Dr Alan Cornick
Cityvet Veterinary Clinics
C/- Cnr Chatswood Rd & Achilles Drive
Chatswood Hills QLD 4127

If you are interested in joining our team, please send your application, including a cover letter and resume to:

Imagine coming to work with this view every day! Greencross Surfers Paradise has a Full Time Veterinary Director position available commencing immediately.

The Facility – Greencross Surfers Paradise is a small animal practice with one fulltime and one part time vet, located in the North of the Gold Coast region.

The Support staff are qualified, experienced and enthusiastic about achieving the Greencross goal to be “the Practice of Choice” for clients, pets and Staff.

Our Practice group strives for high levels of Patient Advocacy and Client Care and continued development of our Practices to meet the expectations of Staff and Clients. You will have good lifestyle rosters with NO rostered after hours (refer to a local Emergency Centre) - we value your sanity.

Your role will be Senior Vet Director within the practice and will require you to:

Salary Package will be best discussed after initial application, as this will depend on experience and skill level.

Please email a cover letter detailing your plans and goals and any relevant information plus an updated resume to Samantha Morton – HR Coordinator.

Palmwoods Veterinary Clinic has a Full Time Senior Veterinarian position available mid May.

Palmwoods Veterinary Clinic is a mixed animal practice, 90% small & 10% large animals, with two vets and three nurses working together as a cohesive team at any one time. Our practice has been established for over 15 years. Our practice strives to not only provide the best care of our patients and practice quality medicine but do so with a caring and sensitive attitude.

Our practice is situated in a beautiful hinterland town which is only 20 mins to the closest beach, 30 mins to Noosa and 1 hour to Brisbane. The clinic has a great atmosphere and all the team are cheerful, supportive and efficient. The clinic has a well equipped hospital and surgery with an x-ray and automatic processor, advanced anaesthetic monitoring equipment, pulse oximeter, Vet scan in house lab, fluid pumps, Doppler BP, dental unit, large range of orthopaedic equipment and more.

Your role within the clinic will require you to have qualifications/experience as a veterinarian to perform your duties with minimal supervision and with excellent organization and communication skills. You will continue to grow and service our pleasant and loyal clients. The opportunity exists to work up cases, perform general, orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery procedures and deal with a full spectrum of small animal cases and if interested large animal cases too.

Benefits include one week’s paid conference leave and four week’s annual leave, We also strongly support continuing education. You will receive above award wages commensurate with experience and ability.

The position is flexible and could range from a minimum of part time to full time for the right applicant.

If you are interested please e-mail or send CV and letter of application to:
Dr Brett Stone
Palmwoods Veterinary Clinic
4 Briggs Street
Palmwoods Qld 4555

Do you want to live in a beautiful country town, where people still take the time to smile and say hello, while living only minutes from gorgeous beaches and city life?

Progressive 4 vet mixed practice has a vacancy for a veterinarian in Childers, Queensland. Childers is a thriving rural community close to pristine beaches and the World Heritage listed Fraser and Coral coasts which offer excellent fishing and diving opportunities. Only 30 minutes to the large regional centre of Bundaberg or 45 minutes to Hervey Bay where you will find all the shops, restaurants and entertainment you will need – not to mention whale watching, natural turtle hatchery and numerous local boutique industries such as wineries, icecream factory and local produce etc. We are only a short 3.5 hours from Brisbane.

The practice consists of a 10% -20% large animal component. The position provides the successful applicant with the flexibility to pursue genuinely mixed cases, or you may choose to focus on either the large or small animal component of the practice. We also service a local reptile park, a bird tourist park and several Alpaca breeders.

We operate a relaxed, happy and supportive clinic with a young and vibrant team. We have all the usual toys and resources (ultrasound, endoscope, in house lab, access to VIN etc.). We pride ourselves on the quality of veterinary service that we provide.

Ideally, we are seeking a veterinarian with mixed practice experience, although all applications will be considered. Support and guidance would be readily available to a less experienced vet. The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, have excellent communication skills, be focused on client service and be prepared to be part of a highly motivated team. Special interests and continuing education are encouraged.

After hours is shared between 1 : 4 rotating roster with after hours bonus. Furnished accommodation is available if required for an initial period. Salary package is generous and commensurate with experience.

If you are interested in gaining broad level experience over all aspects of veterinary science, then I would like to invite you to join our team of Veterinarians. We would welcome new graduates, experienced veterinarians or a potential partnership.

SBVets in Kingaroy is a 80:30 small animal : mixed practice clinic. The practice encourages veterinarians to pursue any area of interest.
Being rural practice our client base is very friendly and great to deal with. If you are keen to develop your skills then this is the clinic for you. We are encouraged by our client base to perform most surgery and medical procedures on site, including; orthopaedic, exploratory laparotomies. Veterinary Specialists are within easy access for referral or discussion of complex cases.

You would be well supported by three other experienced veterinarians including the practice principal and five friendly and competent nurses who complement the veterinary team.

Above award wages apply, with after hours bonuses and travel paid, and mobile phone supplied. Clinic hours are 8am-5pm Mon-Fri, 8.30am-11.30am Sat. After hours is shared between all branch practice veterinarians. Every 2nd to 3rd weekend is a long weekend.

Kingaroy has a temperate climate and is ideally located in the centre of the South Burnett. It is 1 ¾ hours from the Sunshine Coast, 2 ½ hours from Brisbane. Photos can be emailed on request.

CONTACT: Chris Braithwaite or Amanda Peters
SBVets: Kingaroy, Murgon & Wondai
Phone: 07 4168 1277
Mobile Chris : 0429 073758
Mobile Amanda: 0428 600337

Manly Road Veterinary Hospital is a large fully staffed mixed practice, operating 24hrs, 7 days a week.

We provide an excellent standard of medicine, surgery, service and patient care.

The hospital is fully equipped including video endoscope, ultrasounds, ventilators, monitors, laboratory and orthopaedic facilities.
High, interesting and varied case load, with specialist support and an opportunity to work in a exciting, dynamic team environment where you can utilise your knowledge and skills practicing quality veterinary science.

The successful applicant will be required to work one weekend in four (offset with rostered days off). Generous salary negotiable depending on qualifications and experience + bonus system + superannuation + annual continuing education allowance + 4 weeks annual leave.

Please forward all inquires or Curriculum Vitae’s to amyh@manlyroadvet.com.au
or phone 0407 768 500.

We are wanting an experienced vet for 1 to 2 days a week. Someone wanting to semi retire or someone needing a few extra days to fill their week.

The practice clientele consist of Companion animals 80%, Cattle 10%. Equine 10%. Our practice encompasses a range of alternate medicine options including chiropractic, acupuncture and homeopathy.

The practice is situated at Fernvale, a peaceful country town which is only a short 45 min. drive out of Brisbane

Please contact:
Stephanie Smith
Fernvale Veterinary Surgery
3617 Forest Hill/Fernvale Road
Fernvale
Qld 4306

If you are thinking about a paid trip to Australia, now is the time. Due to the current exchange rate, Australian veterinary salaries would be comparable to your country. Chinchilla Veterinary Services (CVS) is a 3 vet practice with excellent facilities in a Queensland rural town with easy access to Toowoomba, Brisbane and the coast. The rough breakdown of the practice is 50% small animals; 20% cattle and other ruminants; 20% horses; and 10% wildlife and birds. If you want to find out more about our practice please look at our web www.chinchillavet.com.au

Applicants should be >1 year post-graduation and interested / experienced in mixed practice. Accommodation and a car will be provided and a reasonable (search for the best air fare and no first or business class) return air fare will be paid. All applicants must have a vet degree immediately registrable with the Qld Vet Board.

Applications should include a resume and references (with a contact phone no. and/or email). These could be emailed to chinchillavet@westnet.com.au or posted (by airmail) to:

A veterinarian is required to lead our sales representative’s team and develop marketing materials. The role also includes providing technical services to the sales team and our customers.

The ideal candidate will have good organisational and personnel management skills and be able to work with minimal supervision. A good founding in veterinary science, particularly dermatology, internal medicine is required. Experience in small animal practice in Australia is advantageous.

The role is based at our head office on the south-side of Brisbane. The position is full time 9-5 Monday- Friday. There is the opportunity to have some flexibility within these work hours; permanent part time 30 hours per week is possible. There is minimal travel and out of hours work required (occasional conferences and evening presentations to veterinarians).

A mobile phone and laptop are supplied for company use. Further education is encouraged and generous allowances for attending conferences and courses are supplied. Travel, accommodation and meals are covered when away from home.

Enquires please phone or email Lisa, Office hours 07 3387 9797, A/H 0408 878 106

Our Veterinary Hospital requires the Services of a 4th veterinarian. We are centrally located between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast. With no after-hours this allows for a unique lifestyle of work and.... leisure! Our vets are all well trained with continuing education a significant focus of our work ethic. Senior vets have further education in Surgery, medicine , emergency medicine and ultrasonography. This is supported by well trained nursing staff and a plethora of toys (all New !!!).

The Position requires the applicant to preferably have 2-3yrs experience but new grads may apply. Standard award conditions apply for leave and hours worked but salary is above award and negotiated with the applicant.

Please contact: David Sprott
Phone: (07) 5495 8100
Fax: (07) 5495 8631
E-mail: admin@allpets.com.au

Allpets Caboolture District Animal Hospital
Cnr. Bribie Island and Pasturage Roads
Caboolture
QLD 4510

Practice: The Vets have practices at Nerang, Helensvale, Arundel Plaza and Robina and operate Aquadog Health and Fitness, South East Queensland’s first recreational swimming pool, rehabilitation and physiotherapy centre. 100 % small animals.

Facilities and Team: a great team of 8 experienced vets and 18 nurses await you. You'll be part of a team that provides exceptional service and information to our clients. All the usual equipment such as iso, idexx, digital radiology, ultrasonography and IM3 dental units, with a particular emphasis on patient care.

Extras: Visiting surgical specialist support is available.
We readily refer to VSS, Creek Road Cat Clinic and BVSc.

Experience: More than 1 year's experience required, with an ability to work alone, but at the same time be supported on a day to day basis. Full time position.
No after hour emergency duties as they are passed on to an emergency clinic on the coast.

Contact: Paul Joubert on 07 5529 8011, 0403 674101, or Tony Goldstone on 07 5596 2322, 0408 298011.

Brisbane Valley Vets is seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate vet to join our rapidly growing team on a full time or part time basis. Experience is desirable but not a must. We are ideally situated in the heart of the Brisbane Valley only 1.5 hrs from Brisbane, 2hrs to the Gold Coast and 1hr to the North Coast. Somerset and Wivenhoe dams are just 20mins down the road offering plenty of outdoor activities. The position is available for a Vet wanting to concentrate on Small animal medicine and surgery; however there is plenty of mixed work available if desired.

We operate out of a new purpose built clinic which has some great modern diagnostic equipment. We offer professional, personable and dedicated veterinary care in a relaxed environment. Our Large animal client base is very dynamic and varied consisting of large extensive beef properties, a hand full of dairies, performance and pleasure horses and a few alpacas and sheep to round things off.

1 in 3 roster, work car provided. Salary is commensurate with experience with above award rates and bonus’s.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate to gain a wealth of knowledge and experience in all facets of the veterinary industry or a more experienced vet to perfect their small animal knowledge and skills.

Please email application to bill@bvvets.com.au
Call Bill Roughan 0405698383 for further details.

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 Oxenford requires a Full Time Vet Director to start immediately. Greencross Oxenford is a purpose built, 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 on the sunny Gold Coast, 30 minutes to Main Beach and even less to Surfers Paradise. NO on call, NO after hours, we value your sanity!

An attractive and above market base salary range of between $80,000 - $90,000 per annum commensurate with experience applies to this position. Additional benefits of this position include:

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:

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.

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