South Australia

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Port Pirie - 2 vet 99% small animal practice
Gawler - 4 vet small animal practice
Adelaide NW - Croydon Park - 3 vet small animal practice
Adelaide - Emergency Head Veterinarian position
Adelaide - 5 vet, 2 clinic small animal practice
Adelaide South - 4 vet small animal practice
Adelaide South - Port Noralunga - 3-4 vet small animal practice
Adelaide Hills - Littlehampton - 1.5 vet small animal practice, part time
Adelaide Hills - Aldgate - 2 vet small animal practice

ADELAIDE HILLS - PART TIME New Position

The Littlehampton Veterinary Clinic is a lovely cottage based practice in the Adelaide Hills with an excellent reputation for patient and client services.

We are looking for a part-time veterinarian who is experienced and confident working with a supportive and knowledgeable nursing staff. We have up to date medical equipment that rivals any in the Adelaide. We use specialist pathology and ultrasound services as we appreciate the expertise they give our clients.

The position requires a candidate who has excellent communication skills and a sense of humour. An interest in orthopaedics would be an advantage.

The current days and hours required are, Saturday 9am-2pm, Monday 9am-6pm and Tuesday 9am-2pm. This position may become a full time position in the future.

Please contact Jo Meerbach or Amber Gillespie
Littlehampton Veterinary Clinic
43 Main Street
Littlehampton
SA 5250

Phone: 08 8398 3988
Fax: 08 8398 3998
E-mail: littlehamptonvet@bigpond.com

ADELAIDE SOUTH

We want you to get involved! An exciting opportunity is available for a veterinarian to become part of our team based small animal practice. Our team is dedicated to patient wellness and provides a high standard of medical and surgical care. Our practices are well equipped and within twenty minutes of each other. The position would be suitable for a self-motivated new or recent graduate or an experienced vet. The successful applicant will be well supported, with access to a range of experienced vets, dedicated management and a supportive nursing team.

Salaries and conditions are relevant to experience and exceed the Veterinary Service Award.

Continuing education, and where possible special interests, are strongly encouraged and supported. We are dedicated to providing a friendly and fun working environment where everyone has the opportunity for career advancement.

Applications to: Alison Wyld (Practice Manager) alisonwyld@petshealth.com.au or
PO Box 272 DAW Pk SA 5041.

PORT PIRIE

Immediate start, offering 2 years minimum contract after 3 months trial.

99% small animal, opportunity for large animal work if interested. Trotting meetings 26 times a year, feedlots, stud beef and commercial beef and sheep.

New Graduates no after hours for first 3 months, then on a shared roster.

Position is suited to both experienced and new graduates.

Call and speak to the current recent graduate.

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Please contact Dr Philip Taylor on (08) 8633 1203 or e-mail taylor.pc@hotmail.com

Port Pirie Veterinary Clinic. 40 Main Road, Port Pirie, SA 5540.

GAWLER - SMALL ANIMALS New Position

Wanted - Great vet with great attitude to work in our fantastic hospital setup!

We are a full-service, accredited veterinary hospital with 4 full-time equivalent vets and a full team of experienced nurses. One of our vets is going on maternity leave and we need a replacement. The practice is expected to grow rapidly and so this position is seen as a permanent full-time opportunity.

We have a wide range of skills and experience and work together as a team at all times. All staff here really enjoy their jobs and work collaboratively on all cases. The clients are very friendly and the atmosphere in the practice is relaxed.

The practice is very well equipped and we practice to a very high standard. There's a lot of focus on constant improvement in what we offer and ongoing training is a significant feature. Client communication is vital to our success and so the right applicant will need a good manner and needs to be a 'people' person.

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There is no after-hours component to the job and we have great support from the nearby veterinary college at Roseworthy. All the usual conditions apply in terms of CE support and salary is above award. Gawler is a great area to live with 'The Best of Town and Country' as its slogan. The Barossa Valley is right next door to us and Adelaide is only a short drive away.

For further information, please have a look at our website at www.gawlersouthvets.com.au and then call me on 08 8522 3500
Dr Dave MacPhail DVM, MBA

Gawler South Small Animal Hospital
18 Fourth Street
Gawler South
SA 5118

ADELAIDE SOUTH - SMALL ANIMALS

SOUTHCOAST ANIMAL HOSPITAL
Full Time Veterinary Position Available

We are a busy general practice established almost 30 years ago and we are growing significantly in our new premises. The hospital is purpose built and offers excellent facilities. The practice is all small animal, including some avian, native & pocket pets.

We are fully computerised using Cornerstone Software & offer a wide range of diagnostic aids including : In house path equipment, X-ray (includes dental), Ultrasound, Endoscope, Anaesthetic Machines with Surgivet Monitoring, PetMap, Fluid Pumps, Electrocautery, Dental Base, Ophthalmic exam tools including Tonopen & a very comprehensive library with internet access for further research.

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This is a friendly supportive workplace with a practice manager & a team of dedicated, qualified nurses to support the veterinarians. Our goals include improving animal welfare through owner education and the provision of caring, quality Veterinary Services. We need a new team member who can share our philosophies and contribute to the general growth of the practice. This job is best suited to a vet with at least 2 years experience.

Hospital hours are Monday to Friday 8am - 8pm, Saturday 8am - 5pm & Sunday 9am – 5pm.
Salary is negotiable depending on experience.

The area offers a great lifestyle being close to the beach, cafes & the southern vales wineries. It's on the Onkaparinga Estuary, adjacent to a National Park and heritage reef, as well as sporting facilities, shops & schools. It is approximately 45 minutes from the CBD

Applications:
Dr Pamela Scanlon
Southcoast Animal Hospital
Po Box 67 Port Noarlunga SA 5167
P: 08 8384 4363
F: 08 8384 7955
Email: r.richardson@scah.com.au

ADELAIDE - CROYDON PARK - SMALL ANIMALS

We have a full time position for an experienced veterinarian.

About us:

Well equipped, modern, purpose built and spacious clinic.
Located at Croydon Park South Australia - 10 minutes to Adelaide CBD.
Award winning: Pfizer/AVA Customer of Excellence Award 2001 and 2006.
Our friendly team is progressive, caring, professional and service orientated.
We offer a high standard of practice and are fully equipped with numerous infusion pumps, pulse oximetry on all anesthetic machines, BP monitoring, ultrasound, digital radiology, dental machine and in house laboratory.
Great nursing team who are very committed, skilled and always friendly.
3 veterinarians.
We value our staff and provide excellent staff amenities including a great lunch room. A self contained flat is also available if needed.
We encourage and finance CPD.
We support development of special skills and interests to add to our range of services.
No after hours. Closed on Saturdays by 1pm.
We offer pay rates reflecting experience and skill.

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The successful applicant will be interested in delivering high quality service, surgery and medicine and will be a good communicator with staff and clients. A caring attitude, enthusiasm, motivation, confidence and good skill level are what we need.

If our position is what you are looking for, or you would like to know more, please contact:

Dr Jenny Weston on (08) 8346 9666
Torrens Road Croydon Park Veterinary Clinic
234 Torrens Road
Croydon Park SA 5008

www.torrensroadvet.com.au
vet@internode.on.net

Testimonial from a locum vet Dr David Macphail is available.

ADELAIDE

FIFTH FULLTIME VETERINARIAN / PARTNER WANTED

So Why Come And Work With Us?

Let’s face it, most job ads offer pretty much the same “promises” but we all have concerns about “what it’s really like to work there”. Right?

So we asked our veterinarians what they thought the main benefits were of working at Pet Universe and this is what they said.

“I think the main benefits, certainly from my point of view is the ability to practice to a very high standard and have the opportunity to learn in a friendly environment. The other major plus point is feeling valued as a member of staff. So many bosses/partners will only communicate with you regarding your work when it is something negative rather than also highlighting the positive things you are doing. I think it’s so important to feel valued especially in this profession where it’s very easy to become depressed/stressed. Talking to friends in my year, that is the main issue they have with their bosses - lack of communication unless they have done something wrong and it’s very easy to then lose confidence and enjoyment of your job. So in summary, Pet Universe is a friendly practice that values its staff and practices medicine to a very high standard and encourages a passion for the profession that few jobs unfortunately do. “ Dr. Jennifer Gray

“ I would stress that our nurses are highly qualified as I feel this is a huge benefit to us as vets.
I would also mention that the environment is very supportive and although every vet will have primary case responsibility, there is always another doctor around to confer with if needed. I feel this is one of the best aspects of Pet Universe and one of the most valuable both for us as vets and for our clients. Even now after 4 years with PU, the supportive work environment is still extremely important and my job satisfaction depends on it. Most of the staff members get along so well that we will plan social events with each other which creates more of a friendly and "family" atmosphere.” Dr. Kat Oberle

Will You Fit In?

All of our team share a few things in common – namely a real passion for their work, a great attitude & a great work ethic that not only includes working hard but also working as a team. They all come to work not because they have to but because they want to & because they want to work at Pet Universe.

What Does Pet Universe Stand For?

We believe in offering the very best healthcare in an innovative, professional, caring, enjoyable, consistent and value for money way. That’s why all our wellness procedures are discounted to remain competitive but also include pre-G.A.s and I.V. fluids as standard. And our standard consults are 20 minutes long or 30 minutes for new clients. And that’s why we have a large number of qualified veterinary nurses and dedicated Client Relations team members. We were the first Practice in Adelaide to offer Kitten Kindy, one of the few to offer acupuncture– and the first hospital to offer Medivets’ Stem Cell Therapy : we have now performed 16 stem cell treatments on cats & dogs in the last 8 months, and the results are outstanding. And lastly, that’s why we have some really great clients that want to do the best by their pets and say “Yes” to our treatment recommendations.

What’s Our Most Important Asset?

You….we can only offer an outstanding healthcare and service experience by employing the cream of the crop. We believe that passionate people want to work with passionate people and that they want to be treated with respect, fairness and with their professional goals catered for. So as an ongoing commitment to a positive culture both Practice Partners are currently undertaking a 12-Month Executive Leadership Course with The Lincoln Institute and are both are fans of the Positive Psychology Movement founded by Dr. Martin Seligman. We believe that focusing on people’s strengths rather than their weakness encourages everyone to flourish. And we also believe that great leadership has to come from the top and then filter all the way through the Practice.

How Do We All Stay In Touch?

Dr. Chris Lee runs fortnightly vet meetings where both clinical & non-clinical issues are discussed in an informal setting. And all the team get together once a month for a three-hour Practice Meeting on a Wednesday afternoon from 1- 4 p.m. to receive Practice updates, clinical updates and training sessions on a number of different topics. Socially there always seems to be something going on with many of the team catching up outside of work to play squash, go scuba diving, fishing or relax at the pub or work-out to Zumba!

So What About All The Toys?

We offer the highest standards of veterinary care so you are able to practice veterinary care to your highest level. We have a philosophy of diagnostic-based veterinary care and encourage on-going post-graduate training.

touch screen anaesthetic monitors
pulse oximetry and capnometry routinely.
Non Invasive BP, ECG and core body temperature
In-house ultrasonography (with colour Doppler) for cardiac and abdominal work
Flexible endoscopy
Digital x-ray
Hand –held dental digital x-ray
Air powered dental bases
Idexx labs and in-house microscopy.

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Where Are We?

We are 5-10 minutes northeast from Adelaide with all the benefits of living in Adelaide, and 20-25 minutes from the beaches and Barossa Valley. Locally, there are a great variety of restaurants and cafes, new cinemas and facilities including fantastic public and private schools nearby.

Partnership Opportunities

Future partnership opportunities exist for a committed veterinarian. Candidates with 18 months to 2 years of experience or more are invited to apply. Remuneration is above award pay with pro rata 1 in 4 after hours (our clients only) performance-based bonuses and one week a year paid CPD. We are E457 Business Sponsors and can sponsor in veterinarians with an Australian recognised qualification.

Please call Chris Lee on 0418 898 805 or email your CV to drlee@petuniverse.com.au

ADELAIDE - EXPERIENCED EMERGENCY HEAD VETERINARIAN

An exciting opportunity exists for a Full time Head Veterinarian to join our dynamic and motivated team, with an immediate commencement date.

The Adelaide Veterinary Emergency Centre provides a comprehensive emergency and critical care service to the veterinarians and pet owners of Adelaide. AVEC is located within a purpose-built first class facility and referral practice with specialist services in surgery, internal medicine, ophthalmology and dermatology. AVEC recently became a part of the Animal Emergency Centre Pty Ltd group supplying an extensive support network including management mentoring, a professional continuing education schedule and a wide range of policies, procedures and clinical protocols.

The dedicated Emergency vets and nurses all practice an exceptionally high standard of care for all their patients and are highly knowledgeable and approachable. AEC Adelaide is conveniently situated on the outskirts of the Adelaide CBD in Norwood.

We are looking for an experienced veterinarian who shares our passion for Emergency and Critical Care. The ideal candidate will have a minimum 4 years veterinary experience and a background in emergency and critical care. Memberships in ECC or the desire to obtain these qualifications will be highly regarded. The position is full-time and includes five weeks annual leave plus 1 week study leave. Remuneration will be consistent with experience.

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and expertise:

Minimum 5 years’ experience as a veterinarian with a keen interest and/or background in emergency medicine.
Skilled in all areas of small animal Veterinary Medicine & Surgery.
Ability to manage and support technical performance of team members.
Strong leadership skills would be beneficial.
Ability to work efficiently and independently, and be committed to providing optimal patient care and timely reporting on treatment progress to our referring clinicians.
Excellent organisation, communication and customer service skills.
Operational efficiency and quality control.
Flexible, adaptable and a positive ‘can do’ attitude!

An attractive Salary package commensurate with experience applies to this position; in addition to this, we also provide excellent Continuing Education packages and annual VIN membership.

If you think you have what it takes to become the newest Managing Veterinarian of the AEC group, please send your cover letter and resume. (including 2 referees):

Dr Stephen Coles AEC Group Area Manager jobs@aecvet.com.au

ADELAIDE HILLS - ALDGATE - SMALL ANIMALS New Position

Let's Keep Things in Balance.

When you arrive here, you will discover 'ALDGATE' - one of the most beautiful and picturesque towns that you could every find, with that classic ˜Pretty As A Postcard' feel. It's located in the wonderful Adelaide Hills, at the top of the diverse and beautiful Fleurieu Peninsula.

Of course you have heard of (arguably) the best vineyards in Australia just 'down the road' in the Barossa Valley (60 minutes) and at McLaren Vale (30 minutes).
Or it's only a 45 minute drive to the magnificent wilderness of ˜The Coorong', where the mighty Murray River meets the sea.
If you like fishing, sailing, surfing (in fact all things 'water'), golf and or wildlife then this area this might be what you would call ˜heaven'. The coastal holiday and recreation towns of Goolwa, Port Elliot and Victor Harbour are less than an hour away, as are the beaches of Adelaide itself.
For relaxing houseboat holidays, kayaking and riverside camping the towns of the Murray River are less than an hour away via the free flowing South East Freeway.
World renown Kangaroo Island is accessed either by air (30 minutes from Adelaide) or by road and ferry (3 hours).
A bit further north (3 hours) is the equally fabulous Flinders Ranges.

Sounds great doesn't it! Well it is!! This region is just a lifestyle paradise.

Aldgate is linked by freeway to the suburbs of Adelaide with the CBD being only 20 minutes travel time, and the new Burnside Village shopping complex being only 10 minutes away.
The area has everything you need with Coles, Woolworths, major retail outlets etc, as well as a number of fruit & veg shops, bakeries and markets from which to source your supplies, in addition to a number of quality restaurants and hotels.
We are close to public transport, with a bus stop at our very door.
And if you have a partner and / or children and of course you'd want to factor them into your thoughts, this area has excellent Hospitals and schools abound. What's more the local employment market is excellent and housing very affordable.

And now a few details about where you will be working:

Direct Referral is the number one way that new clients come to the practice. We believe that this really says it all in a nutshell!
High Quality Personal Pet Care is what we are all about, it's the type of Veterinary style that you'll be able to practice and it's why our clients are devoted and loyal fans.
To work here of course, some things are just a 'given'; you will have a great attitude, excellent client/people communication skills and, of course, a great passion for animal care, in addition to a flexible work approach within the team. A good sense of humour is a must as we plan to have FUN at work.
At your disposal will be digital radiology, Idexx Vet Lab Station, isoflurane anaesthetic unit, pulse oximeter, fully computerised, infusion pumps, iM3 Dental Station etc all the 'normal' mod-cons that you'd expect.
And in order to make work so much easier for you, all of your new nurses are fully trained.
For recent graduates, there is a detailed 6 month in-house, formal, mentoring plan and system which will ensure that your professional and skill set development is taken in hand and managed. This means that you will know exactly how you are progressing and where you will be progressing from a professionals stand point.

If this area and this practice this sounds like where you'd like to live and work, then you are invited to make an application (we are looking for the correct person to ˜fit' into the Team and the client culture, whether you are a new, or a recent graduate - if you feel that this is ˜you', then apply away for this full time position).
Job conditions are as per 'the award', with 4 weeks annual leave, one week study leave, a flexible 3 or 4 day a week roster, one Saturday morning a fortnight and afterhours for our own patients and clients only.
Salary from $52,000 p.a. (plus super) for a new graduate.

AND, if you are a more experienced practitioner and believe that you and we have a ˜match' then please let us know “ and we'll have a talk about conditions and wages.

This is a new position with an anticipated start in January 2012.
This position is available now.

If you think you are the right member for this team contact Ross at aldgatevet@optusnet.com.au, alternatively, phone me on 0439 878 567 or post your resume to:

Mr Ross Kingham
Aldgate Veterinary Clinic
1/312 Mount Barker Road
Aldgate SA 5154

Visit our website www.aldgatevet.com.au to find out more about us.

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