Location: Carlton, South Eastern Sydney
Hours: 38 hours per week | 1 in 4 weekends | No after-hours

A New Hospital. A Fresh Chapter in Your Veterinary Career.

We’re looking for a skilled, compassionate veterinarian with 2–3+ years’ experience to join our growing team at our brand-new, purpose-built hospital in Carlton, opening July-2025.

Whether you're looking to step up into more responsibility or bring your established experience to a modern, wellresourced hospital, this is an opportunity to shape the next phase of your career — and help shape the future of a progressive practice.

Why Join Us at St. George Vets?

Be Part of Something New

• Brand-new facility in Carlton built for gold-standard care
• Designed with separate dog/cat wards, digital x-ray, dental radiography, ultrasound, in-house IDEXX lab, two surgical theaters, and dental area
• Equipped for laparoscopic surgery, with full setup ready for use
• A commitment to gold-standard care

The Right Support to Do Your Best Work

• Based in Carlton, with collaboration across our well-established Kogarah hospital
• Exceptional nursing support and experienced leadership team
• One in four weekends, no on-call or after-hours
• Realistic caseloads, shared responsibility, and genuine support from your team
• Vetlink software supports smooth workflows and case continuity

Career Progression — On Your Terms

• Perfect for vets with 2–3 years’ experience wanting to grow their clinical confidence
• Equally suited to experienced vets looking for a modern, supportive practice
• CPD encouraged and supported — clinical interests or leadership pathways
• Mentorship available if desired — and opportunities to mentor, too
• Clinical autonomy encouraged, with support available when you need it
• Competitive salary based on experience

Down-to-Earth Team, Strong Values

• A genuinely respectful, welcoming, and grounded team
• Shared lunches, team dinners, birthday treats, and festive events
• We look out for each other, and enjoy coming to work
• A culture where kindness, professionalism, and a good sense of humour go hand in hand

A Lifestyle You’ll Love

• Just 10 minutes to the beach and 15 minutes to the airport
• Cafes, parks, gyms, and great coffee right around the corner
• Easy commute from the Shire, Inner West, or Eastern Suburbs
• Fair, thoughtful rostering with reasonable consult scheduling and protected break times — we want you to thrive, not just survive
• Enjoy on-site parking at one of our hospitals, with easy street parking and excellent public transport options close by at both locations.
• We offer staff discounts on services, products, and care — looking after you and your pets

What We’re Looking For

• 2–3+ years of experience in small animal general practice
• Confident in consults, routine surgery, and case management
• BVSc (or equivalent) and eligible for registration in NSW
• Clear communicator with a collaborative, solutions-focused mindset
• Comfortable managing sole charge shifts as part of a regular rotating roster
• Open to experienced vets or those ready to take the next confident step
• Sponsorship available for the right international candidate

Let’s Chat

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career — in a brand-new hospital with a genuinely supportive team — we’d love to hear from you.

Reach out to Dr. Shelton Smith at shelton@stgeorgevets.com.au Want to visit first? No problem. We’d love to show you around and introduce you to the team.

Just want to ask a few questions before applying? That’s fine too — we’re happy to chat.