Job Description
A Career Prospect Where You Can Do Your Best Work
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Are you an experienced small animal veterinarian looking for a role where you can enjoy your career, work with a genuinely supportive team, and still have a life outside the clinic?
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We are looking for a Senior Associate Veterinarian with 4+ years of experience to join our established veterinary hospital in Ipswich, Queensland.
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This is an opportunity to become part of a professional, caring and experienced team where you will have the support, resources and facilities to provide an exceptional standard of care to your patients and clients.
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Why you'll love this role
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$125k - $140k + superannuation per year (negotiable based on experience)
n 38 hours per week across just 4 days
n No on-call requirements
n 2 support staff per veterinarian
n Study allowance + paid study leave
n Excellent staff discounts
n Supportive and experienced veterinary team
n Wide variety of medical, surgical and emergency cases
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We understand that being a great veterinarian isn't just about having excellent clinical skills. It's about having the time, support, resources and people around you to do your job properly.
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That's why our hospital is structured to support our veterinarians rather than simply expecting them to manage everything themselves.
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With approximately two support staff for every veterinarian, you'll have a dedicated team around you to assist with patient care, procedures, hospital work and client communication.
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About Us
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We have a dedicated and loyal client base who have come to expect a high degree of communication, compassion and quality veterinary care from our team.
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Our clients value the relationships we build with them and trust us with some of the most important members of their families.
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Our hospital provides a varied caseload, including general consultations, emergency presentations, medical cases and a broad range of surgical procedures.
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You'll work alongside experienced veterinarians and support staff who are committed to sharing knowledge, helping each other and maintaining a positive workplace.
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We believe a good veterinary hospital should be a place where people enjoy coming to work, feel supported by their colleagues and can continue developing professionally.
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The Role
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This is a full time Senior Associate Veterinarian position, working 38 hours per week across 4 days.
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Your role will include:
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General small animal consultations
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Emergency and urgent-care cases
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Medicine and preventative healthcare
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A wide variety of surgical procedures
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Dentistry and dental radiography
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Diagnostic workups and case management
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Client education and communication
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Working collaboratively with our veterinary and nursing teams
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Supporting less experienced team members through your knowledge and experience
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We are looking for someone who is confident managing cases independently but also understands the value of asking questions, collaborating with colleagues and using the wider team's experience when needed.
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Working hours
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Weekday shifts vary, with start times commencing between 6:30am and 9am,



and concluding between 5pm and 7:30pm for 9.5hr shifts.
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Weekend/Public Holiday shifts commence between 6:30am and 7:00am, and concluding between 5pm and 5:30pm, for 9.5hr shifts.
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Total weekly hours are 38 per week, 76 per fortnight, with 4-week rosters provided in advance.
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There is no compulsory on-call requirement.
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Where appropriate, after-hours work may be undertaken at your discretion and on your terms, with additional bonus remuneration available.
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What We Offer
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Competitive remuneration
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A salary of between $125k - $140k + superannuation per annum, with consideration given to experience and suitability for the role.
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Invest in your development
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We genuinely want our veterinarians to continue learning.
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You'll receive:
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Paid study leave
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Support for continuing professional development
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Opportunities to develop clinical and leadership skills
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Access to experienced colleagues who are happy to share their knowledge
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Your education allowance can be used towards appropriate professional development, including courses, conferences, technology and other approved educational expenses.
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A team designed to support you
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One of the biggest advantages of this role is our staffing structure.
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We aim for approximately 2 support staff per veterinarian.
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That means you aren't expected to be the veterinarian, nurse, receptionist, surgical assistant and hospital attendant all at once.
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Our experienced support team helps you focus on what you do best — providing excellent veterinary medicine and patient care.
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Our hospital is equipped with:
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Digital radiography
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IDEXX in-house laboratory equipment
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Fully equipped surgical facilities
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Dedicated consultation and treatment spaces
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Up-to-date hospitalisation areas
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EzyVet practice management software
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Fully equipped house-call vehicles
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A broad range of diagnostic and treatment equipment
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You'll have the tools and infrastructure necessary to confidently manage a varied caseload.
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A varied and interesting caseload
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No two days are exactly the same.
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You'll have the opportunity to manage everything from routine preventative healthcare through to complex medical cases, emergencies and surgical procedures.
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If you enjoy variety and want to continue developing your clinical skills, you'll find plenty of opportunity here.
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Work-life balance
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We believe being a great veterinarian shouldn't require sacrificing your life outside of work.
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Working 38 hours over 4 days provides a genuine additional day away from the hospital each week.
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There is also no on‐call, allowing you to properly switch off when you're not working.
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You'll also receive:
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Education and study support
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Supportive management
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A professional and respectful workplace
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Opportunities for career development
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A team that genuinely values your contribution
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What We're Looking For
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We are looking for an experienced veterinarian who brings more than just clinical knowledge.
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You'll ideally be someone who:
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Has 4+ years' experience as a small animal veterinarian
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Communicates confidently and professionally
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Builds strong relationships with clients
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Is comfortable making challenging clinical decisions
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Has excellent clinical judgement
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Works collaboratively with colleagues
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Is willing to support and mentor less experienced team members
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Has strong emotional intelligence and self‐awareness
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Is compassionate and empathetic
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Has a positive and mature approach to feedback
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Takes pride in delivering a high standard of patient care
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Is committed to continued professional development
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Understands the importance of teamwork in a busy veterinary hospital
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We're looking for someone who wants to be part of a team, not simply someone looking for somewhere to work.
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Our Ideal Senior Associate
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You don't need to know everything.
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We want someone who is confident enough to make decisions, humble enough to ask for help, experienced enough to guide others and passionate enough to keep learning.
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You'll be trusted to manage your own cases while having an experienced team around you when you need support.
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We value veterinarians who approach their work objectively, communicate honestly and always strive to find the best outcome for the patient and their family.
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About Ipswich, Queensland
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Located in the rapidly growing South East Queensland region, Ipswich offers an excellent combination of affordable living, convenient access to Brisbane and a relaxed lifestyle.
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Ipswich is Queensland's oldest provincial city and is rich in history, culture, natural beauty and heritage.
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You're approximately:
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40 minutes from Brisbane
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Around 1 hour from the Gold Coast
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Within easy reach of Brisbane's domestic and international airports
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Close to the rural and agricultural areas of the Brisbane, Lockyer and Fassifern Valleys
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It's a fantastic location for someone looking to enjoy the opportunities of South East Queensland without needing to live in the middle of Brisbane.
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Applicants must have:
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Minimum 4 years' experience as a small animal veterinarian
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Veterinary qualification recognised for practice in Australia
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Current registration to practise as a veterinarian in Queensland
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Australian citizenship, permanent residency or appropriate Australian working rights
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Current driver's licence
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Ready for Your Next Chapter?
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If you're an experienced veterinarian looking for a role where you can earn well, work a genuine 4-day week, have strong clinical support and continue developing your career, we'd love to hear from you.
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This isn't simply another veterinary position.
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It's an opportunity to join a hospital where teamwork matters, your professional development is supported, your time is respected and you have the people around you to do your best work.
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📌 Senior Associate Veterinarian (Queensland)
🏢 Ipswich Vet Group
📍 Queensland