Part Time Veterinarian, Northern Rivers Region NSW

We are seeking a part-time veterinarian to join our long established mixed practice, located in Grafton on the beautiful north coast of NSW. We are currently a 3.5 vet practice needing to increase to 4 vets. Our veterinary staff have a wide range of skills and interests.

This is essentially a small animal position, but if the applicant has an interest in equine and small ruminant work, this will be well mentored. The caseload of the practice is 65% small animals, 20% equine, and 5% mixed livestock. Our clients are mostly long term, loyal & caring, with a large variety of companion animals.

We are offering a part-time position, which involves alternating 2 – 3 days per week (flexible) and ideally shared 1in 4 weekend roster and on call duty. A work vehicle & mobile telephone is provided whilst on duty. We have a modern, well equipped practice with digital radiography, full in-house laboratory, endoscopy / video endoscopy, ultrasounds, ECG, IM3 dental suite & CR dental radiography, intensive care monitoring equipment (oximetry, capnography & blood pressure, ventilator).

The salary package is well above APESMA, with generous after hour’s remuneration, 4 weeks’ annual leave, and 1 week’s paid study leave. We strongly encourage, and will assist the pursuit of individual professional interests, and will financially support continuing Education.

A total salary package of $85,000 – $105,000 (FTE) is envisaged for the successful applicant depending on experience. We would prefer applicants to have at least one year’s practice experience.
The successful applicant is expected to be well motivated, passionate, having an excellent attitude towards the practice of veterinary medicine and client care; as well as being an active member of the team, contributing through a commitment to good communication and offering support to others.