Veterinarian – Full-Time or Part-Time

Location: Melbourne, VIC

An exciting opportunity is available for a Veterinarian to join a growing, independently owned small-animal practice in Melbourne.

The clinic is looking for both full-time and part-time veterinarians to join a supportive and collaborative team. This is an excellent opportunity for a veterinarian who enjoys providing exceptional patient care, working within a busy clinical environment and being part of a team where collaboration, clinical excellence and career development are genuinely valued.

About the Clinic

Established in 2006, the practice is a modern, purpose-built veterinary clinic located within a vibrant shopping precinct, surrounded by cafés, shops and local amenities.

The clinic has a strong focus on low-stress handling and fear-free care, ensuring the wellbeing and comfort of patients is prioritised throughout their visit.

The close-knit team includes 9 veterinarians, 11 veterinary nurses and 2 receptionists, creating an experienced and supportive environment where communication, respect and teamwork are highly valued.

As an independently owned practice, the team has the opportunity to contribute ideas, influence how the clinic operates and play an important role in its continued development.

About the Role

The successful veterinarian will enjoy a varied role incorporating both consulting and surgery, working alongside experienced veterinarians and highly skilled veterinary nurses.

The role includes:

- A balance of consulting and surgical shifts
- Small-animal medical and surgical cases




- Nurse consultations and client education
- Working closely with experienced veterinary nurses and veterinarians
- Participating in a shared Saturday roster
- No Sunday work
- No Public Holiday work
- No on-call requirements
- Access to ongoing clinical support and professional development

The practice encourages veterinarians to develop their clinical interests and provides the resources and support required to continue building confidence and expertise.

Clinic Facilities

The practice is well equipped with contemporary facilities and diagnostic technology, including:

- Five consultation rooms
- Two dedicated surgical theatres
- Multi-parameter anaesthetic monitoring
- Dedicated hospital and treatment areas
- Separate dog and cat wards
- Separate dog and cat consultation areas
- Fully digital radiography
- IM3 dental equipment
- Digital dental radiography
- In-house ultrasonography
- IDEXX in-house laboratory
- Dedicated staff break room
- Staff massage chair

The clinic provides veterinarians with the equipment and support required to manage a broad range of cases in-house.

What Is On Offer

- Full-time or part-time employment
- Above-award remuneration for the right candidate




- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- Independently owned practice where ideas are valued
- Modern, purpose-built facilities
- Experienced and highly skilled veterinary nursing team
- Generous CPD allowance
- Paid study leave
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Opportunities to grow and develop your career
- Balanced consulting and surgical workload
- No Sundays
- No Public Holidays
- No on-call duties
- A strong focus on work-life balance

About You

The ideal candidate will be a compassionate and motivated small-animal veterinarian who enjoys working as part of a team and is committed to providing excellent patient and client care.

Ideally, you will have:

- A BVSc, DVM or equivalent veterinary qualification
- Current registration to practise in Victoria
- At least two years' small-animal clinical experience
- Strong clinical and surgical skills
- Excellent communication and client relationship skills
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Confidence working within a busy clinical environment
- A proactive, compassionate and team-focused approach
- A genuine commitment to high standards of veterinary care

The clinic is looking for someone who is reliable, professional and passionate about veterinary medicine, while also being someone who enjoys contributing to a positive and enjoyable workplace.

Working Rights

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights in Australia.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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📌 Veterinarian – Full-Time or Part-Time Melbourne’s West
🏢 Chattyvets
📍 Melbourne