Veterinarian New Grad
The Vet Group Portland Clinic
Job Description
Mixed practice, mostly small animal
- Do more of what you love! Professional growth awaits
- Scope to specialise – Surgical and General Practice
- Experienced, stable and reputable Vet team.
- South Western Victoria
The Vet Group Portland Clinic is an impressive and well-equipped practice with a full suite of medical, diagnostic and surgical capabilities. It has separate dog and cat wards, an Isolation Unit, Dedicated Laboratories and Sterile Prep areas, dedicated ultrasound and xray rooms, 2 Operating theatres, and specialised Anaesthetizing and Dental Suites. We are a pivotal practice in the South Western region, with the closest referral centre 4 hours away. We treat and manage a wide range of cases, with no two days the same.
Priding ourselves on professional integrity and character, the Vet Group Portland delivers to exemplary service standards as we offer a full veterinary service to a loyal and appreciative client base. We are trusted vets and practitioners, bringing not only clinical excellence but contributing to the local community and wider region.
As custodians of much in this beautiful part of Country, the Vet Group devote time and passion weekly to the native wildlife who need our help to remain cared and advocated for. We regularly nurture, treat and manage koalas, birds (land and sea), reptiles and raptors, as well as kangaroos, wallabies, joeys and even the occasional Echidna.
A seamless Hub Practice management structure enables you to be the veterinary partner of choice for clients, not getting bogged down in administration and stuck behind a desk. Our qualified Vet Nurses and reception team are a secret weapon in excellence – all committed, skilled and highly capable humans.
Do more of what you love! Engage with your career in a meaningful role with us, be respected for what you bring and grow yourself to the next level, enjoying what sparks interest and enhances existing competencies. Well-versed in mentoring and growing leadership, we have weekly clinical meetings for case discussion, collaboration or just a check in to provide clinical oversight. You will thrive in a truly supported role. Not sure if you are ready for a move? That's okay. Conversations are confidential. Happy to answer questions and talk about timelines. We will be here. Opportunities for cross-Tasman collaboration are within scope if travel is calling you!
Contact Freya Fidge directly on 0498 117 630 or email on hr@thevetgroup.com.au for further information on living in the region, what a day might look like and more information re remuneration packages and options.
You will have to opportunity to discuss options that would provide you flexibility, lifestyle and work-life balance.
Attractive remuneration package , along with relocation or benefits package and a fully equipped, branded practice vehicle (personal use negotiated). Range of benefits that enrich your wellbeing, including access to EAP for health and wellbeing support, employee discounts, an in-clinic VIN membership Special interests, research and CPD are encouraged. We truly value your thoughts and input into the direction of the clinic.
Our Portland and Heywood Practices are located in an historical area rich in wildlife, national parks, indigenous culture and environmental significance.
There is plenty of character and warm and friendly community, described by one of our Vets as "an easy place to engage with, meet people and make friends". Excellent range of shops, cafes and restaurants to enjoy, with larger regional centres a hop, skip and jump away. Live in a beautiful rural town and a one of the most picturesque seaside locations on the map!