Small Animals Vet
- Organisation:
- Weston Creek Veterinary Hospital
- Location:
- Weston Creek, Canberra
- Occupation:
- Veterinarian - Small Animal
- Employment Type:
- Full Time
- Posted:
Are you a qualified veterinarian with plenty of initiative wanting to take your career to the next level?
We are seeking a full-time experienced Veterinarian to work at our well-equipped veterinary hospital in Weston Creek (Canberra). We work closely with our clients to optimise every animal's health outcomes & take pride in offering first-class veterinary services.
About us
Weston Creek Veterinary Hospital is a large, purpose built veterinary hospital with ASAV Accreditation, with a large friendly and professional team of veterinarians, vet nurses, dedicated consult room nurses, and receptionists, and we have all the usual toys, digital xray (Dental included), In house lab services, ultrasound etc.
“For a start, I have been going to them for at least 20 years ever since I moved to Canberra. Right from the beginning and throughout, the staff have always been highly professional, from the nursing staff, through to the vets, through to the reception staff. They are all extremely helpful, friendly, very committed to what they do, and very compassionate as well. “
The Role
The days are varied and interesting covering a range of small animal medicine and surgery, including:
- Client consultations and working with nurses on nurse triage patients
- Basic surgeries but an interest in more advanced surgery is encouraged and welcomed (experienced vet mentor available)
- Dentistry including extractions
- Radiography; including dental (both digital)
- Ultrasonography (ultrasound skills are ideal, but experienced vet mentor available if you want to learn)
- Interpretation of onsite Idexx lab results
There are no afterhours or on call shifts, we work on a rotating roster (38h week) where you will only work 1 in 4 Saturdays.
About you
Necessary qualities the successful Veterinarian will need to possess:
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
- Veterinary Degree registerable in the ACT
- Excellent communication skills and presentation
- Warm and Friendly personality with a professional and positive ‘can do’ attitude
- Organised, motivated and efficient with an attention to detail
- The ability to work well and contribute within a team
- Caring & compassionate
Our location
We are located in Weston Creek an easy half hour drive from anywhere in Canberra, with free parking onsite. There’s local shops and cafes in walking distance of the hospital and a neighbourhood oval right next door.
The Perks
We offer above award wages, dependent on experience.
- Induction program to ensure you are set for Success
- Ongoing training and CPD Support
- A management team that is approachable and welcomes ideas
- Access to our EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- Employee Discounts
- Health and Wellbeing membership discounts
- Staff appreciation and team building events throughout the year
- Birthday cake
- A coffee machine (necessary!)
Time to apply
If you would like to discuss this position further, please contact our Practice Administrator Bec on 02 6288 4944 or to apply please send your CV and cover letter detailing why you would be ideally suited for this position to admin@wcvh.com.au or liz.tasker@cvsvets.com
