Ulysses Veterinary Clinic (Cairns, QLD) — Full Time or Part Time Vet Position

Clinical excellence, professional autonomy, and a tropical lifestyle (with no on-call).

Ulysses Veterinary Clinic is a long-established, family-owned small animal practice in Cairns with clinics in the leafy suburbs of Stratford and Whitfield. We're expanding and are looking for a skilled, confident veterinarian to join our high-performing team.

If you're looking for a place where you can practice high-quality medicine alongside experienced peers while maintaining a genuine life outside of work, you'll fit right in here. Why you'll love working with us

Collaborative, high-calibre team: Join a highly experienced group of 9 vets (150+ combined years of experience) and an exceptional nursing team. We value professional synergy and peer-to-peer knowledge sharing.

Advanced clinical environment: Our vets' interests span orthopaedics through to exotics medicine, and we regularly host visiting specialists. This is an environment built for clinicians who enjoy staying at the forefront of the profession.

Choose your clinical focus: Whether you excel in complex surgery, internal medicine, dentistry, or imaging, we provide the caseload and equipment to let you lean into your strengths.

Modern, purpose-built clinics: Newly renovated facilities with excellent gear, including:

Dental X-ray





Brand-new ultrasound and X-ray suite The roster (true work-life balance)

No on-call / no after-hours

No Sundays

Flexible work arrangements designed for experienced professionals:

Full-time, part-time, full days, or half days

School-friendly shifts available

What's on offer

Generous pay + CPD allowance

Remuneration package: $100,000 – $160,000 per annum (FTE) depending on experience

Professional, upbeat culture with "good people" energy

About you

You're an experienced vet (ideally 1+ years) who:

Is clinically confident and capable of managing a diverse caseload

Values professional collaboration and clear communication

Brings positive energy and a solutions-focused mindset

Enjoys building great client relationships and delivering high-quality outcomes

Why Cairns?

Cairns offers a thriving restaurant and bar scene, and easy access to the reef, rainforest, tropical islands, beaches, and the Atherton Tablelands—plus an international airport with direct flights to major Australian cities.

If you're an enthusiastic vet looking for a sophisticated clinical environment, versatile work, and a lifestyle you'll actually enjoy—come and join us.

Apply / Enquire (confidential chat welcome)

Email your details to our Practice Manager, Grace: [email protected]

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Instagram: @ulysses_vets

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