Undertake consultations for veterinary clients, including afterhours emergency calls
Foster and maintain excellent client relations, dealing with client enquiries willingly and in a timely manner both over the phone and face to face
Perform veterinary procedures, including but not limited to routine and non-routine consultations, surgery and dentistry and be prepared to learn and assist with more complicated procedures
Perform routine workup of medical cases with logical progression and evidence-based medicine with consideration towards the economic value of animals if required
Provide advice within the scope of your knowledge and experience on issues such as nutrition, breeding, and general health
Awareness of the scope of your experience and the point at which additional help and expertise is required
Maintain and continue to strive for excellence in practice through continuing career development
Conducts professional work at all times involving considerable independence of approach
Prescribe and administer medications and anaesthesia
Perform radiographic procedures
Perform pathological testing in accordance with infection control protocols
Perform surgical autopsy and euthanasia as required
Communicate diagnosis and treatment plans to clients
Perform on call duties as required
Meet animal health regulatory and legislative requirements
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
Registration with the State Veterinary Board
Bachelor of Veterinary Science or equivalent degree
A minimum of two years' veterinary experience
Current and valid Driver's license
Demonstrated ability to focus on customer needs
Ability to work as a team and independently with all members of staff
Well-developed interpersonal skills including the ability to clearly communicate with staff and clients alike
Time management with regard to both punctuality and the ability to complete tasks within the required timeframe
Maintain a high standard of presentation, taking pride in one's personal appearance and the clinic itself
Sound knowledge of health and safety obligations and demonstrated skills in safe operation of equipment relevant to a mixed animal practice
The salary offered will be in the range of
$75,000 to above $100,000
depending on experience and specialisation/s.
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