Job Description: Our client is seeking a Small Animal Associate Veterinarian to join their growing, independent veterinary practice in Eltham, preferably someone ready to commit for more than 12 months. The clinic is well-respected in Melbourne’s north-east for delivering high-quality general practice care in a warm, collaborative environment, with emphasis on client communication, staff support, and case variety.
Qualifications Needed:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (or equivalent) eligible for registration in Victoria
- Experience in small animal practice; comfort handling medical and surgical caseloads
- Strong interpersonal and client-centered communication skills
- Ability to work stably over the long term (12-month commitment or more)
- Motivation for ongoing professional development and willingness to learn
Package:
- Competitive salary commensurate with your small animal experience
- Generous leave and public holiday entitlements supporting long-term employment
- Continuing education allowance and paid time off for external courses
- Professional registration/licensing fees and liability insurance covered
- Strong support network and mentorship from senior clinicians
- Modern diagnostic, surgical, and imaging tools to facilitate high-standard medicine
- Employee pet care discounts and staff wellbeing initiatives
- Flexible scheduling to accommodate work/life balance
