Join Our Passionate Veterinary Team at the Marion Animal Hospital!

Are you an experienced veterinarian looking for a supportive and dynamic workplace that values work-life balance, professional growth, and a fun-loving team? The Southern Vet Group is seeking a dedicated veterinarian to join our Marion Animal Hospital team and make a real difference in the lives of animals and their owners.

About Us:

The Southern Vet Group consists of three modern, well-equipped clinics, including two ASAVA-accredited hospitals, located in the beautiful southern suburbs of Adelaide. Our clinics support a high caseload of medical, surgical, emergency and rehabilitation cases, as well as the Adelaide Koala and Wildlife Centre. With a large, experienced team—many of whom have been with us for 5-10+ years—we pride ourselves on teamwork, learning, and delivering top-tier veterinary care.

What we can offer you:

• Base salary $90-130k (commensurate with experience and skill set)+ Super
• Paid for every minute you work. Included 1.5-2 hours per shift for case management, phone calls, and write-ups, plus a paid 40-minute meal break
• Overtime & Professional Fees: Paid in the rare event of emergency surgery after closing because your time and expertise are valued!
• Amazing work life balance. We know that you work to live, not live to work and that’s how it should be. We run a 9 day work fortnight. An example of what a week’s roster may look like:
• 1x surgery shift (10 hours)
• 1x consult shift (8 hours)
• 2x afternoon shifts (7.5 hours) that don’t start until 2:30pm giving you extra personal time
• 1x weekend day shift (10 hours) a fortnight

A standard fortnight is 76 hours.

• Flexible Work Arrangements: Open to discussing part-time or tailored schedules
• Strong Support Network:
• You'll be paired with an experienced veterinarian to help you when you start 
• Skilled nursing team to support your day-to-day workflow
• Wellbeing focused - on-site mental health first-aider, employee assistance program and external performance coaching available anytime you need it
• Growth and Learning Opportunities.
• Work alongside veterinarians skilled in surgery, medicine, emergency, imaging, feline medicine, dentistry, wildlife medicine, and more
• Generous CPD allowance
• Regular internal CPD dinner & drinks nights, case discussions, and vet meetings – because learning should be engaging and fun!
• Additional Perks
• VSBSA registration, EPA radiation license, and VIN membership covered
• Employee discounts and a free bag of Hill’s pet food every 3 months
• Give back - $500 per year discount to support an internal charity case of your choosing. Because we know you care!
• A team that truly enjoys working together and knows how to unwind and have fun

What you need:

✔ DVM or equivalent veterinary qualification
✔ Eligibility for Veterinary Surgeons Board of SA registration
✔ Commitment to providing gold-standard animal care
✔ Excellent interpersonal skills for building strong client relationships
✔ Passion for growing your medical, surgical, and diagnostic imaging expertise

Ready to Join Us?

We’d love to show you around and introduce you to our team! Email admin@southvet.com.au, marking your application for the attention of Dr. Mary Hornsby and Fiona Crambrook, and we’ll be in touch to provide more information or arrange a clinic visit.

Come and experience the best of Adelaide’s lifestyle while advancing your veterinary career with a supportive and experienced team!