Maleny Veterinary Services, Sunshine Coast Hinterland, QLD
Veterinarian – Find Your Balance in Maleny
- Full-time
- Mixed or smallies only
- 4-day work week
- Stunning Sunshine Coast Hinterland
If you’re looking for a veterinary role that offers genuine variety, a supportive team and a lifestyle that’s hard to beat – welcome to Maleny Veterinary Services! Nestled in Queensland’s stunning Sunshine Coast hinterland, Maleny is where rolling green hills meet a vibrant, artistic community. People come here for the lifestyle and stay for the heart – and our practice is no different.
About the role
We’re on the lookout for a confident, compassionate mixed-practice OR smallies only vet to join our dynamic team of six other vets, ten super nurses and an awesome support crew. While we proudly provide services to our clients and community seven days per week, we value a healthy work/life balance so your full-time week is covered in just 4 days – we actually want you to have plenty of time to enjoy everything our beautiful region has to offer! With a roughly 80/20 mix of small and large animal work (companion animals, cattle, horses, alpacas, birds, small ruminants etc), your days will be as diverse as they are rewarding.
What you’ll be doing
- Practicing the highest quality medicine caring for both small animals and livestock
- Consulting, surgery, field work, diagnostics – no two days will be the same
- Sharing on-call responsibilities with the team (approximately once a week)
- Participating in a rolling 1-in-5 weekend roster with support from our experienced nurses
- Developing skills in your special interest areas that also align with our practice caseload
- Working closely with our good-humoured, friendly team
Who you are
- You’re a qualified veterinarian, eligible to practice in Queensland
- You’ve got enough experience to confidently fly solo on weekend shifts
- You balance excellence in veterinary care with exceptional customer service
- You have great communication and organisation skills
- You value kindness, collaborative teamwork and a healthy work-life balance
- You’re happy to be part of a close community, both in and out of the clinic
- A ridiculous sense of humour is preferred
What we offer
- 4-day full-time work week (regular Mondays off)
- Friendly, experienced and genuinely supportive team
- Equipment on hand includes dental machines, ultrasound, IDEXX lab, Vetscan Imagyst, tonometer, etc.
- Strong community ties – we’re not just a clinic, we’re a cornerstone
- Competitive salary + allowances + active on-call commission + CPD allowance
- Some flexibility around working hours – we are a family-owned small business, so we are particularly empathetic to the competing needs of work versus personal life
- Relocation assistance for the right candidate
- Live and work in one of the most picturesque parts of Australia
Why Maleny?
This is a town where lifestyle comes first. Think gourmet cafés, local markets, lush rainforest walks, and a strong creative and farming community – all just a short drive “down the hill” to the spectacular beaches of the Sunshine Coast. Our team are a particularly good-humoured, tenacious bunch and there are days that we forget that what we’re doing is supposed to be ‘work’.
If you’re looking to grow your career while living a life you love, Maleny Veterinary Services might be exactly what you’re after. Apply today by sending your CV and a quick hello to manager@malenyvet.com.au. We’d love to hear from you – even if you’re just curious to know more.
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