MIXED ANIMAL VETERINARIAN – EXPERIENCED OR NEW GRADUATE

Hampden Veterinary Clinic in south-west Victoria has an exciting opportunity for either an experienced or new graduate veterinarian in early 2026. HVC is a 12 vet, privately owned veterinary group, with clinics in Cobden & Warrnambool. We opened our large, new purpose built clinic in February 2025, which includes 2 surgeries, spacious treatment area, cat and dog only wards, and student accommodation.

This position is a true mixed animal position, 50% large animal (mostly Dairy cattle): 50% small animals. A strong interest in dairy cattle medicine & surgery is desirable as this forms a large part of our business. We are open to tailoring the interests of each vet throughout their career. Our large animal work consists of primarily dairy cattle medicine & surgery, there are plenty of LDAs/RDAs, calvings, pregnancy testing, lame cows, disbudding and sick cows and calves. We have pregnancy scanners, ultrasounds, tipper crushes and bull testing gear.

Small animal work is a rapidly expanding part of our business and in 2022 we opened our second clinic in Warrnambool, a 40min drive from Cobden. We have all the great gear, Idexx blood machines, SA & LA ultrasounds, digital x-ray including dental, IM3 dental suites, orthopaedic gear and advanced surgery equipment. We perform lots of surgery including TPLOs, fracture repairs and soft tissue surgery. We have a large case load from surrounding areas and also enjoy proximity to Geelong/Melbourne for referral when necessary.

New graduates will be supported by our senior veterinarians with on-the-job clinical training and afterhours support. There is always back-up available and after-hours duties start when a new graduate is ready.

The position consists of a 4 day working week and after hours is shared equally amongst 10 vets. We strongly encourage vets to have a healthy work/life balance and if they want to kick the footy or throw a netball on Saturdays, we will strive to make this happen.
Wage is above award with an afterhours allowance paid. A vehicle and phone are supplied. There are 4 weeks annual leave, 1 week study leave plus a yearly allowance for CVE.

HVC is based in the beautiful south-west of Victoria, prime dairy cattle country. We are close to beautiful beaches, coastline & the Otways. We also have large regional centres such as Warrnambool & Colac close by, while being only 2-3 hours from Melbourne. There is also a train service to Melbourne.

For further information please contact our Practice Manager Nicole Anderson on 03 5595 1100 and email jobs@hampdenvets.com.au

https://hampdenvets.com.au/