Why choose this job
Less than 45 minutes north-west of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia and 20 minutes from Melbourne Airport, lies the suburb of Sunbury, renowned for its native wildlife, geological marvels, award-winning wineries, beautiful scenery and historical significance. Sunbury is the birthplace of The Ashes and has the rural charms of the country as well as the urban convenience of a neat town centre. Sunbury Veterinary Clinic has been caring for the animals of Sunbury and its surrounds since 1970. We are passionate about bettering the lives of cats, dogs, birds, pocket, and scaly pets. With a strong focus on preventive medicine, we have state-of-the-art facilities and an expert team dedicated to bettering the lives of animals and the humans that love them. We offer a comprehensive suite of services, including wellness care, surgery, dentistry, and diagnostics. Australia offers a unique lifestyle with its combination of sunny weather, breathtaking natural landscapes, and an easygoing atmosphere. We offer excellent benefits, development opportunities, medical insurance, visa sponsorship, flexible working arrangements and more to help you thrive in Australia. Our clinic is proudly owned by Vets Central (VC Operations Pty Ltd) and as part of a larger organisation, you will have the benefit of a sharing of knowledge from various avenues. We will provide a ‘Concierge Buddy’ who will be there every step of the way to support you through the visa/relocation process. You will have the backing of a dedicated support team to help you settle into your new practice environment and location. Our Ideal Candidate: • Bachelor of Veterinary Science or equivalent qualification • Current or eligibility for a VIC Veterinary Board Registration + licence for Radiation Use • Proven experience within a lead role will be highly regarded but not mandatory. We will also consider an experienced vet looking for the next step in their career with a passion for mentoring, supporting and coaching a team. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Calm, compassionate, and professional demeanour • Attention to detail and excellent time management • Responsible, organized, self-directed and hard-working • Leadership skills and team orientation
Workday
We are open Mon-Fri: 8:30am-6pm, Sat: 9am-12pm and closed on Sundays. You will work a flexible 4-day working week which may include a rotating Saturday morning shift.
Here's what you'll be doing
- General consultation and examinations
- Medicine work-up
- Routine Soft Tissue Surgery
- Routine Orthopaedic Surgery
- Dentistry
- Anaesthesia
- Routine Radiology
Some of our perks include
- 140000 to 150000 AUD per year
- 20 days leave
- Flexible hours
- No work after hours
- Funded continuous education
- Unique and exclusive bonus/equity opportunity Support from a dedicated and easily accessible support office team to help take the pressure off the admin aspect of a lead vet position For overseas candidates - Sponsorship is available + relocation assistance Mental Health & Wellbeing are a priority, and we understand that work life balance is vital. Vets Central are accredited in being recognised as a ‘Skilled Mental Health First Aid®’ workplace Flare HR Perks & discounts on everyday expenses including groceries, electronics, entertainment, fuel, restaurants, fashion brands and more We have a remarkable team of passionate, dedicated vets & nurses who will always have your back and are ready to assist when needed We are committed to your career development through access to continuing education programs. $1500 each year towards professional development and one week’s paid study leave Access to a wide support network with like-minded professionals Opportunity for a long-term career
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Sunbury Veterinary Clinic
See what we're all about
A big part of the Sunbury community! Sunbury Veterinary Clinic has been caring for the animals of Sunbury and its surrounds since 1970. We are passionate about bettering the lives of cats, dogs, birds, pocket, and scaly pets. We combine compassionate care with years of experience and training to keep your furry, feathered and scaled family members happy and healthy. We offer a comprehensive suite of services, including wellness care, surgery, dentistry, and diagnostics. Our clinic is designed to improve the quality of life for pets and to make them feel right at home.
The Team
Our team includes 3 veterinarians and 4 veterinary nurses