🐾 PART-TIME VETERINARIAN WANTED – Small Animal | Sole Charge | Dandenong Ranges VIC 🐾

Location: Cockatoo, VIC
Contact: drcandice@cockatoocreekvet.com.au
Website: www.cockatoocreekvet.com.au
Socials: Find us on Facebook & Instagram!

Cockatoo Creek Veterinary Clinic is a thriving, privately owned small animal clinic nestled in the scenic Dandenong Ranges – just 30–50 minutes from suburbs like Berwick, Pakenham, and the Melbourne CBD. We’re excited to be celebrating 6 years of compassionate care and growth! We have lovely clients, patients and a very supportive team.

We’re now on the lookout for a part-time veterinarian to join our close-knit, passionate team.

🩺 About the Role:

• Days: 1–3 days per week (Tues, Wed, Thurs)
• Hours: 8am – 6pm (negotiable 9am – 5pm)
• Weekends: Every 3rd Saturday (9am – 1pm)
• Sole charge – but fully supported by experienced nurses and lead veterinarian
• No after-hours | No on-call | No public holidays

🐶 What You’ll Be Doing:

• 100% small animals
• Consultations and routine surgeries (desexings, lumpectomies, dentals)
• Working with a great referral network of visiting specialists in medicine, imaging & surgery
• Learning opportunities from our visiting orthopaedic surgeon and a senior mentor vet (15+ years experience)

🏡 Why Choose Cockatoo Creek Vet Clinic?

• Supportive, experienced and friendly team
• Modern equipment: Idexx in-house pathology, wireless DR X-ray, GE ultrasound, IM3 dental, EzyVet cloud-based software
• Separate canine and feline wards + low-stress handling approach
• Lunch breaks are protected and enforced
• Longer consult times to allow thorough workups
• Well above award pay
• Nature-filled location with a loyal, kind client base
• Active and proud presence on social media
• Ongoing CPD/education support
• Strong collaboration with a sister clinic for backup and advice as well as lead vet and nursing team.

If you're a vet with 2+ years’ experience, confident in consultations and routine surgery, and looking for a role that values lifestyle, learning and supportive teamwork, we’d love to hear from you!

📧 Send your resume to Dr Candice Lafranchi at drcandice@cockatoocreekvet.com.au