Job Description
Small Animal Veterinarian – Full time or Part-Time | South-East Melbourne
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Our client is seeking a Small Animal Veterinarian to join their established and supportive team in Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs.
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This is an excellent opportunity for a veterinarian with 1–2 years' experience or more who is looking to build their clinical skills within a busy, independently owned practice with a strong focus on thorough case work-ups, medical and surgical development, and quality patient care.
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About the Practice
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Our client is a long-established veterinary practice that has proudly served its local community for more than 60 years.
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Located approximately 13km from Melbourne's CBD, the practice has recently undergone significant renovations and now operates from a modern, purpose-built facility.
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The clinic has a busy and varied medical and surgical caseload, with veterinarians encouraged to undertake thorough diagnostic work-ups and develop their clinical skills.
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Facilities include:
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High-quality diagnostic ultrasound
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Endoscopy and scopes
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Digital radiography
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Modern surgical and treatment facilities
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The veterinary team is highly supportive, with daily hospital rounds an important part of the practice's approach to patient care and clinical learning.
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The Role
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This position is available on either a full-time or part-time basis.
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The successful candidate will enjoy:
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A busy medical and surgical caseload
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Strong encouragement to undertake thorough case work-ups
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Daily hospital rounds
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Excellent opportunities to develop medical and surgical skills
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Exposure to routine and more complex cases
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A supportive and collaborative team environment
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No after-hours or emergency on-call requirements
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There is a rotational weekend commitment of approximately one weekend every four weeks, operating on reduced hours.
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The practice has also supported a local animal welfare scheme for more than 39 years, providing a consistent caseload of routine surgical procedures and valuable opportunities for veterinarians to build confidence and competence in essential surgical skills.
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About You
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The ideal candidate will possess:
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Veterinary degree and eligibility for registration in Victoria
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Ideally 1–2 years' small animal clinical experience or more
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A genuine interest in developing medical and surgical skills
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Strong communication and client relationship abilities
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A commitment to thorough patient work-ups and high-quality care
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A collaborative approach and willingness to learn
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Enthusiasm for working within an independently owned practice
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What's on Offer
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Full time or part-time employment
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Supportive, independently owned veterinary practice
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Busy and wide-ranging medical and surgical caseload
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Daily hospital rounds and strong clinical support
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Modern, recently renovated purpose-built facility
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Quality diagnostic equipment including ultrasound, scopes and digital radiography
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Excellent opportunities to develop surgical skills
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No after-hours or on-call requirements
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Reduced-hours weekend roster, approximately one weekend in four
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A long-established practice with a strong connection to its local community
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📌 Small Animal Veterinarian - Full-Time Or Part-Time | South-East Melbourne (Victoria)
🏢 Chattyvets
📍 Victoria