The Position:100% Companion AnimalsThe role will encompass all aspects of small animal practice including consulting and surgery in a very busy clinic.This is not a "jab and go" clinic; You will work up complex medical cases like a pro and be prepared to take the extra step in surgery.You will see dozens for trauma cases, dog fights, dingo mauling, snake bites, tick paralysis and poisonings.We also vaccinate cute puppies and kittens!
You need to be able to handle it all!This is not a laid back job for someone to vaccinate, spey and refer off the tricky stuff.Our Clinic: We aim for a high standard.
We have all the expected toys like Digital Radiography (diagnostic and dental); In house Lab including CBC, Biochem, Blood gases, Coagulation; We run 4 anaesthetic machines, sometimes all at once; We have endoscopy, ultrasound, oxygen cages, isolation cages and loads of surgery cages.We only refer very complex orthopaedics, difficult ophthalmology, PSS surgery, CT and MRI cases and not much else.Our TeamWe have a great big team (over 35 staff) with lots of personalities.You can be certain that everyone is here for the right reason – we love our patients and want the best for them.
We work together well and encourage collaborationOur nurses are awesome and will line up to perform venipuncture, place catheters, run bloods and take radiographs.We have dedicated receptionists who we can't live without.The Clients:Our clients come from every socioeconomic background.
Some book in for every itch and scratch, some only when a limb has fallen off!
Some won't spend $50 but plenty will draw down their mortgage for their beloved pets.The Location:The region is great.
Within an hour of beaches, National Parks, Noosa and the Sunshine Coast and 2 hours to Brisbane.
We are surrounded by beautiful countryside with trails for hikers, bikers or horse riders.If you are a fitness freak there are plenty of gyms and pools;If it's food and entertainment you want, there's the cinema, lots of great restaurants and cafes and a great array of regional farm gate producers on the Hinterland food trails.
All your shopping needs are catered for too.Real Estate is affordable (for now!
).There are 4 high schools and about a dozen primary schools to choose from.Your time wasted in the car commuting to work will be next to zero.About You:Experienced small animal vet – if you have great ultrasound skills, or another special interest, that's advantageousEnthusiastic attitude, someone who sets the bar high and is committed to getting thereYou take responsibility for your case load and are prepared to pitch in on a big dayYou love your patients and have empathy and respect for the clientsYou acknowledge the job can sometimes be stressful with tough choices to make and it can be tiring – you have strategies to manage thisSummary of Best Bits:Real Veterinary workAbility to work up cases thoroughly with good equipment and experienced team membersNo limits to your goalsSummary of Worst BitsAfter hours – no you can't avoid it.
1 night per week and 1 weekend per month (Fri, Sat, Sun nights)Commuting from a distance doesn't work – we need you to live in the Gympie district (not really a "worst bit"!
)What we promise:A 45 hour week – We won't ask you to do ridiculous shifts; we actively work to manage a healthy work-life balanceAn enticing salary package well above award for the right person including support for your continuing education interests, 4 weeks annual leave, 1 week conference leave and allowances, after hours bonuses.A guarantee that you will never be bored, that you can learn something new dailyA rewarding career not just a job