About You:

Are you searching for a fulfilling career where you can truly make a difference in pets' and their families' lives? Looking for a healthy work-life balance in a supportive environment? So are we! At Village Vet in Downer, Canberra, we prioritise the well-being of our staff and foster a close-knit, positive work culture. Whether you're a new graduate or an experienced vet, we want to help you thrive and grow with us.

Why The Village Vet?

Work-Life Balance & Support:

• 4 days per week full time load.
• 1-in-4 Saturdays only: Enjoy weekends with just 9am-1pm shifts on occasional Saturdays, and no after-hours work thanks to our great local emergency clinics.
• Wellness allowance: Mental health is important to us, that's why we offer our staff an annual wellness allowance to encourage self-care.
• Focus on staff well-being: We offer access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for extra support, and our practice encourages a "caring with kindness" philosophy, promoting a collaborative team culture.
• Part-time/ Flexible work arrangements available for the right applicant.

Modern, Well-Equipped Clinic:

• Purpose-built, modern clinic with a dedicated and loyal client base.
• Fully equipped with a comprehensive onsite Heska laboratory suite - including a haematology, biochemistry, blood gases and urine Sedi-view machine, as well as a fully serviced Binocular Microscope. Multi-Parameter monitoring equipment including Doppler Blood Pressure monitor and Capnography is standard practice for us.
• We use a top of the range IM3 Dental Scaler & Polisher unit and have a new model mobile Digital Radiography for our dental procedures.
• Digital CR radiography and a new MyLab x7 Ultrasound unit.
• Feline-friendly focus: Separate cat entrance, waiting room, consultation and hospital areas to ensure a stress-free environment for our feline patients.
• Stress-free practice: we want our pets to be relaxed and focus on promoting a fear-free experience for our patients and our staff.

Professional Growth & Opportunities:

• Mentorship for new grads: We welcome and support new graduates, offering an experienced vet as a mentor and we promote professional development in areas like small animal medicine, soft tissue surgery, dermatology, dentistry and more.
• Generous CPD allowance: including an allowance for travel and accommodation.
• Join our new/ recent graduate program: Where we organise monthly tutorials and whole day training sessions at other practices for our graduates and focus on supporting your career development, so you feel content & successful.
• Part of the Capital Paws Group: Engage with a larger network of clinics for social events, shared resources, and internal referrals, covering specialties such as exotics, dental, behaviour, acupuncture, and physiotherapy.
• Volunteering opportunities: Interested in giving back? Join us on a trip to Utopia, NT to support the 'Indigenous Dog Health Initiative' providing veterinary care to local communities.

About You:

What You'll Bring:

• A passion for animal care and a desire to make a meaningful impact in your community.
• A team-focused mindset, ready to collaborate and contribute to our supportive environment.
• An interest in continued learning and professional development.

Ready to Join Us?

If you're ready to be part of a supportive, close-knit team with a focus on exceptional care and a healthy work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you! Want to see more? Check out our website www.thevillagevet.co and Facebook pages. Please send your cover letter and C.V. to Dr. Kimberley Godwin at kimberley@thevillagevet.co.