Company Description The Village Vet - Toorak is known for providing friendly, compassionate veterinary care in a welcoming neighborhood practice setting. Our team is dedicated to building strong relationships with pets and their caregivers, creating a supportive and respectful environment for clients and staff. We focus on high-quality clinical standards while maintaining a warm, approachable atmosphere.

Located in Toorak, VIC, we aim to make every visit as stress-free and positive as possible for both animals and people.

Role Description This is a part-time maternity leave veterinary position based on-site at The Village Vet - Toorak in Toorak, VIC. The veterinarian will provide clinical care including consultations, diagnostics, treatment planning, and routine surgical procedures, while ensuring clear communication with pet caregivers about diagnoses, treatment options, and preventive care. Day-to-day responsibilities include performing physical examinations, reviewing test results, prescribing medications, maintaining accurate medical records, and collaborating with veterinary nurses and support staff.

The role also involves contributing to a positive clinic culture, supporting client education,



and upholding best practices in animal welfare and infection control.

Qualifications

- Current veterinary degree (BVSc or equivalent) and registration, or eligibility for registration, with the relevant veterinary board in VIC.
- Clinical skills in small animal medicine, routine surgery, diagnostics, and preventive care, with a commitment to evidence-based practice.
- Robust communication and interpersonal skills to explain medical information clearly and build trust with clients and team members.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a small-team environment, demonstrating professionalism, empathy, and respect toward colleagues and clients.
- Sound organizational and time-management skills to manage consultations, procedures, and documentation effectively in a busy practice.
- Comfort working on-site in a hands-on clinical role, including handling animals of varying temperaments in a safe and humane manner.
- Experience in a general practice small animal clinic is highly regarded; familiarity with practice management systems is beneficial.
- Willingness to support flexible scheduling typical of a part-time maternity leave role and to adapt to changing caseloads.

📌 Part time Maternity Leave Vet (Melbourne)
🏢 The Village Vet - Toorak
📍 Melbourne