• Prevention Veterinarian – Permanent Part-time (0.6 FTE) (Peninsula)
• Play a vital role in supporting our Prevention program, aimed at improving animal welfare standards, awareness and education across Victoria!

Permanent Part-time Tuesday - Thursday

About RSPCA Victoria:

RSPCA Victoria is a non-government, community-based, not-for-profit organisation whose vision is ‘ending cruelty to all animals'. We are Victoria's best-known and most respected animal welfare organisation.

Our organisation's purpose is to work with the community to achieve outstanding animal welfare through education, advocacy, and animal care and protection. RSPCA Victoria's values - clarity and accountability, respect and consideration, and expertise and collaboration - set clear expectations for all our staff and volunteers.

About the role:

The Prevention Veterinarian plays a vital role in supporting community outreach programs and activities aimed at improving animal welfare standards, awareness and education across the state, and therefore helping RSPCA Victoria to reach its vision of ending cruelty to all animals.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform surgical desexing procedures at the RSPCA Victoria Pearcedale clinic, ensuring high standards of pre- and post-operative care and accurate medical record-keeping.
• Provide on-site support at low-cost vaccination events, including event setup, procedure execution, and team/public liaison.
• Deliver exceptional service and education to clients and the public, promoting positive animal welfare outcomes and the organisation's services.
• Maintain accurate documentation related to animal care and client interactions, in line with RSPCA Victoria protocols.
• Meet annual continuing professional development (CPD) requirements to maintain veterinary registration and up-to-date clinical knowledge.
• Mentor and support less experienced team members, fostering skill development and contributing to the growth of RSPCA Victoria's prevention programs.

What we are looking at from you:

• A Bachelor of Veterinary Science, current Victoria Veterinary Surgeon Registration, and microchipping license.
• Experience performing surgical procedures, particularly high-volume desexing.
• The ability to work outside of normal business hours and weekend work to attend Community Outreach activities.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and challenging work environment, whilst showing great care and compassion to the animals.
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively in a team environment, including the ability to develop the capability of less experienced team members.

Recruitment Requirements:

• Valid Victorian Driver's Licence.
• Current and valid tetanus vaccination (or willingness to obtain).

What we can offer you:

• Access to a range of mental health and wellbeing supportive initiatives, including confidential counselling services, education programs, access our Parents and Carers platform that has a wealth of resources to support working parents and carers.
• Generous discount on products and services, including Royal Canin pet food, Hush Puppies footwear and RSPCA Victoria retail and vet clinic products and services.
• Salary packaging and novated lease arrangements on offer with leading provider, Maxxia.
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities that will benefit and support you in your role including CPD allowance.

How to apply:

To learn more about our organisation and this job opportunity, please visit our website at www.rspcavic.org and download the Position Description for more details. Alternatively, please contact our Recruitment Team via recruitment@rspcavic.org.au

If this role is of interest to you, submit your application with your cover letter and resume.

** Please note that we are actively reviewing applications and to apply as soon as possible **

RSPCA Victoria is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and we strongly encourage people from all cultural backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Applicants are welcome to access RSPCA Victoria's Diversity & Inclusion Policy here.