Job Description
Veterinary Sonographer – Maternity Leave Cover
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Location: Greater Melbourne and Surrounds
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An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced and enthusiastic veterinarian with a passion for diagnostic imaging and ultrasound to join a highly regarded mobile veterinary ultrasound service.
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This is a unique opportunity for a veterinarian who enjoys working across different practices, collaborating with veterinary teams and focusing exclusively on advanced diagnostic ultrasound.
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If the idea of travelling to different veterinary clinics, performing ultrasound examinations throughout the day and providing referring veterinarians with high-quality diagnostic reports appeals to you, this could be an excellent chance.
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About the Role
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This is a part-time maternity leave cover position of approximately 33 hours per week, for a minimum period of 12 months.
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The role involves approximately three days per week working on the road, generally from 8:00am to 6:00pm, visiting veterinary practices throughout Greater Melbourne and surrounding areas.
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The successful candidate will also complete some administrative and reporting work from home each week.
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As the service continues to grow, there is potential for the position to transition into a permanent role at the conclusion of the maternity leave contract, subject to business requirements and mutual suitability.
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About the Service
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This mobile veterinary diagnostic service provides advanced ultrasound services to veterinary practices throughout Greater Melbourne and surrounding areas.
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The service has developed an excellent reputation within the veterinary profession and works closely with referring veterinarians to provide high-quality diagnostic imaging and comprehensive case reports.
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The mobile model provides an interesting and varied working environment, with no two days being the same. You will have the opportunity to visit a range of veterinary practices, work alongside different clinical teams and see a diverse range of cases.
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Key Responsibilities
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The role will involve:
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Travelling to veterinary clinics throughout Greater Melbourne and surrounding areas
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Performing abdominal ultrasound examinations on veterinary patients
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Working alongside a veterinary nurse during mobile ultrasound visits
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Producing comprehensive and timely online diagnostic reports
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Communicating regularly with the wider veterinary team
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Participating in case discussions with referring veterinarians
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Providing a high standard of veterinary care with compassion and respect for animal welfare
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Maintaining strong professional relationships with referring practices
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Managing appointments efficiently while maintaining high clinical standards
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Company vehicles and the required veterinary ultrasound equipment will be provided.
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Essential Qualifications and Experience
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The successful candidate will have:
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A Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent qualification
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Current registration to practise veterinary medicine in Victoria
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A minimum of four years' clinical veterinary experience
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Demonstrated experience performing abdominal ultrasound examinations
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A current Victorian driver's licence
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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A professional, positive and collaborative approach
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Experience in echocardiography would be highly regarded but is not essential.
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Who This Role Would Suit
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This opportunity would suit a veterinarian who has developed a strong interest in diagnostic imaging and is looking to focus their career more heavily on ultrasound.
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It may also appeal to an experienced general practitioner who enjoys diagnostic imaging and would like the opportunity to work across multiple veterinary practices rather than remaining within a traditional clinic environment.
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The successful candidate will be confident working independently, comfortable travelling between practices and passionate about providing referring veterinarians with accurate, clinically useful diagnostic information.
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What Is On Offer
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Part-time position of approximately 33 hours per week
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Minimum 12-month maternity leave contract
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Potential opportunity for permanent employment following the contract
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Approximately three mobile clinical days per week
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Work-from-home reporting and administrative hours
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Company vehicle provided
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Veterinary ultrasound equipment provided
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Opportunity to work across a wide range of veterinary practices
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Varied and interesting clinical caseload
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Strong professional relationships with referring veterinarians
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Opportunity to further develop expertise in veterinary diagnostic ultrasound
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A unique alternative to traditional general-practice veterinary work
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📌 Veterinary Sonographer - Maternity Leave Cover (Victoria)
🏢 Chattyvets
📍 Victoria