Mixed Animal Veterinarian
- Organisation:
- Quirindi Veterinary Clinic
- Location:
- Quirindi, New England, NSW Other
- Occupation:
- Veterinarian - Mixed Animal
- Employment Type:
- Full Time
- Posted:
Mixed animal vet wanted to join our awesome team in Quirindi.
Full Time Position.
Feedlot Development Program Opportunity
About us:
Quirindi Veterinary Surgery is part of Apiam Animal Health, providing veterinary services to country communities. At Apiam Animal Health we are committed to enriching the lives of animals, people and the communities where we live. We strive to deliver excellence and our vision is healthy animals and happy people.
Located in Quirindi, in the New England region of NSW, we are a mixed animal veterinary practice that offers a high level of veterinary care for all animals big and small! We provide services for horses, cattle, dogs and cats in Quirindi, Tamworth, Murrurundi and Nundle and the wider Liverpool Plains area.
Quirindi is located in a beautiful rural area close to the large regional centre of Tamworth. Quirindi has a great community with local amenities and essential services as well as a vibrant local culture of events and festivals throughout the year.
About the position:
- We are looking for a mixed animal veterinarian.
- Our current mix is 40% cattle work (beef), 55% companion animal and 5% various other
- Full-time position available.
- Shared afterhours with 1 night a week and 1 weekend in 5 on call. All calls go through our Vet Triage team which means the nurses take the calls and only ring you if needed and deposit has been taken!
- All duties in our clinic are shared equally with the team. We enjoy great teamwork and have a fantastic group of supportive vets and nurses.
This position is also eligible for the Feedlot Development Program. This program is suitable for mixed animal veterinarians who are interested in pursuing feedlot consultancy work with the support of a tailored development program and industry leading mentors. This program is eligible for extra bonus payments of up to $25,000 on top of your salary. See more about the program here.
About you:
You are a vet who enjoys the challenge of a true mixed animal general practice.
You enjoy gaining new knowledge and skills about a range of species.
You are an experienced vet or a motivated and confident new graduate.
Excellent communication skills with both clients and colleagues and willingness to work as part of a team and a positive “can-do” attitude to enhance patient care and client experience.
What we offer:
Generous salary packages including a base salary of $75,000 + super for new graduates up to $120,000 (depending on experience)
- 4 weeks annual leave per year
- + on call pay and 50% of professional fees
As well as additional benefits of up to $20,000 to help you manage your work-life balance including:
- VSB Registration and memberships supported
- VetEducation membership
- 5 days paid volunteer leave
- “Wellness Day” – An extra paid annual leave day!
- Paid parental leave in addition to the government scheme
- 1 week CE leave
- Generous CPD allowances depending on your development plans
- Various retail, travel, and service discounts through our Flare app such as discounted gym memberships
- Fantastic clinic discounts for your pets.
As part of Apiam Animal Health, Australia’s largest rural and regional mixed and production animal veterinary group, we offer considerable opportunities for training, personal development and career progression. Opportunities to gain extra skills by spending time in other clinics within our Apiam network are encouraged, and we offer industry-leading internal training as well as genuine support for your career progression.
New and Recent graduates also benefit from Apiam’s Graduate Development Program. We recognize that the transition to practice can be a challenging time. This program includes monthly support webinars with the Lincoln Institute, a mentor program and the “Grad Retreat” which provides practical seminars and workshops to help fast track your skills.
How to apply:
Please contact Corinne on 0458 387 478 or corinne.warnick@apiam.com.au to chat about the position. Otherwise apply below with your cover letter and resume.
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