VETERINARIAN, Small animal – FULL-TIME POSITION

Company: Dr B Vet Clinic

Position: Veterinarian, Small animal.

ANZSCO Code: 234711

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Shop 1/5 Central Ct, Hillcrest QLD 4118

Salary: AUD 95,000 per annum plus superannuation

Hours: 38 hours per week

About the Company

Dr B Vet Clinic is seeking a qualified and experienced Veterinarian to join our veterinary team.

Our clinic provides veterinary care, including medical consultations, diagnostic services, surgical procedures, preventive healthcare and reproductive veterinary services.

The successful candidate will be responsible for diagnosing, treating and managing animal health conditions, performing veterinary procedures and providing professional advice to animal owners, while maintaining high standards of animal welfare, clinical care and client service.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The successful applicant will be responsible for:

- Examining animals to assess their general health, identify illnesses, injuries and abnormal medical conditions, and determine appropriate treatment plans.
- Diagnosing animal diseases and medical conditions through physical examinations, laboratory investigations and diagnostic imaging, including radiography and ultrasound.
- Providing medical and surgical treatment to animals, including prescribing and administering medications, analgesics, antibiotics and other veterinary treatments.
- Administering and monitoring general and local anaesthesia during veterinary procedures, ensuring patient safety and appropriate pain management.
- Performing surgical procedures, including routine and emergency operations, wound management, suturing and treatment of injuries.
- Diagnosing and managing fractures, musculoskeletal injuries and other conditions requiring medical or surgical intervention including developing rehabilitation plans.
- Providing obstetric and reproductive veterinary services, including pregnancy diagnosis, reproductive health assessments,



assistance during animal births and caesarean sections where clinically required.
- Conducting reproductive examinations and diagnostic procedures, including progesterone testing, ultrasound examinations and radiographic assessments.
- Participating in preventive healthcare programs, including vaccinations, parasite control, disease screening and routine health assessments.
- Testing animals for infectious diseases, implementing appropriate disease prevention and control measures, and reporting notifiable diseases to relevant authorities where required.
- Performing post-mortem examinations, where required, to investigate and determine causes of animal death.
- Advising animal owners on appropriate nutrition, feeding practices, hygiene, breeding, preventive healthcare and general animal welfare.
- Developing and monitoring treatment plans, assessing patient recovery and arranging follow-up consultations or referrals where necessary.
- Maintaining accurate clinical records, including examination findings, diagnostic results, prescribed medications, surgical procedures and treatment outcomes.
- Collaborating with veterinary nurses and other veterinary professionals to coordinate patient care and ensure effective clinical operations.
- Maintaining professional standards of infection prevention, biosecurity, workplace health and safety, and ethical veterinary practice.

Qualifications and Experience

The successful applicant should demonstrate:

- A recognised university qualification in Veterinary Science, Veterinary Medicine or an equivalent veterinary qualification.
- Current registration, or eligibility for registration,



as a veterinarian with the relevant Australian state or territory veterinary registration authority.
- Relevant clinical experience in veterinary medicine, including animal examinations, diagnosis, medical treatment, rehabilitation and surgical procedures.
- Demonstrated knowledge of veterinary pharmacology, anaesthesia, diagnostic techniques and animal health management.
- Experience in small-animal veterinary practice, including preventive healthcare and client consultations.
- Experience in veterinary surgery, reproductive medicine, physiotherpay and diagnostic imaging an advantage.
- Strong clinical judgement, problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to provide clear, professional advice to animal owners.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a veterinary team.
- A commitment to animal welfare, professional ethics and continuing veterinary education.

What We Offer

- Full-time employment, 38 hours per week.
- Annual salary of AUD 95,000 plus superannuation.
- Opportunity to work in a professional veterinary clinic offering a range of medical, surgical and reproductive services.
- Supportive and collaborative veterinary team.
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development and clinical skill enhancement.
- A workplace committed to high standards of veterinary care and animal welfare.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their veterinary qualifications, relevant clinical experience and suitability for the position.

Applicants should also provide details of their current Australian veterinary registration or eligibility for registration.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Dr B Vet Clinic is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates.

Pay: From $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Employee discount

Work Location: In person

📌 Small Animal Veterinarian (Hillcrest)
🏢 Dr B's Veterinary Clinic
📍 Hillcrest