Veterinary Surgeon - Full time or part time

• 100% small animal clinic in Toowoomba Qld
• Independently owned
• No after hours involved.

Why are we looking?

Michael and Christine both graduated in 1991 with first class honours. But we are both working full time and we would like to drop back. We are looking for some fresh faced and enthusiastic young vet who wants to expand their clinical skills and take control over their professional life.

We are circling the runway to retirement so this is also a good opportunity for someone who thinks practice ownership is in their future.

The role

Ideally full time but happy with part time (>25 hours). There would be the requirement to consult Saturday mornings (8-12pm) either 1 in 2 or 1 in 3.

The job entails surgery, consulting, internal medicine and diagnostic imaging of cats and dogs and exotics (5%). Orthopaedic surgeries are managed by a travelling specialist.

Skills required

• Ideally would be comfortable or interested in learning about avian and exotics. They make up about 5% of our practice at the moment as well as a large load of wildlife that we treat for free. We have a trained exotic nurse and the equipment to expand into this area.
• Able to do simple surgeries and consultations independently.
• Able to communicate with clients and colleagues. This includes good record keeping.
• Comfortable with up to date techniques, the use of AI and able to in-house diagnostics.
• Ideally familiar with fear free principals

The practice

We are a husband and wife team with a very experienced associate to leaven the mix.

Our nurses are all experienced and we have a dedicated receptionist. The nurses are all trained to assist or perform the routine jobs like catheters, blood drawers, nails etc. Leaving the vets to concentrate on veterinary work.

We are committed our values of Respect, Commitment, Organisation and Empathy. We practice a no triangle policy.

Benefits

• Salary range in $90-100K with super and CPD on top. Depending on experience and performance, this can be increased.
• Good mentoring available
• 1:2 support staff ratio as only 2 vets on at any one time.
• 4 day working week for full time, with a dedicated day off.
• No afterhours or on call.
• Modern facility and up to date equipment, including laser, tonometer, lactate and clotting times. Full input from the vet team about purchasing the next toy.
• Open and friendly team
• Access to Plumbs Standards

For more information or to apply, please contact Christine Burke on 0409 592 019 or infovet1@gmail.com

See westtoowoombavetsurgery.com.au, ​ and ​