Full Time Vet Job Adelaide SA - 220,103SB2

A progressive, high-quality, small animal veterinary practice in Adelaide has an opportunity available for a veterinarian to join the team.

With many years of veterinary experience, they have become an employer and practice of choice and Telstra Small Business Awards SA 2013 & 2015 Finalists. They were the recipients of the Australian Veterinary Association's coveted Small Animal Practice of Excellence in 2015.

Are You...

1. A new or Recent Graduate?

The practice's graduate induction plan will help you practice with confidence and settle into practice life smoothly. The practice employs some very experienced veterinarians who will provide mentorship and support for your early years as a vet.

2. An Experienced All-Rounder?

If you don't have any special interest areas, that's fine. If you are keen to join an innovative practice that has recently launched another suite of services that will greatly enhance small animal recovery and quality of life, then this may be the practice for you.

3. A Vet with a Special Interest in Feline Medicine, Surgery, Canine Rehabilitation or Radiology?

The employer is keen to talk to veterinarians with a special interest in feline medicine, surgery, & canine rehabilitation. Opportunities exist for further training and study in these areas with their 4 Year Working Scholarships. They hold ISFM Gold Cat Accreditation at both branches.

This practice believes in offering the very best healthcare in an innovative, professional, caring, enjoyable, consistent and value-for-money way. That's why all their wellness procedures are designed to be affordable without compromising on their standards, so all routine procedures include pre-G.A.s and I.V. fluids capnography and blood pressure monitoring as standard.

In addition, their standard consults are 20 minutes long or 30 minutes for new clients. This enables the team to promote their unique features, including Fear Free techniques for all patients, which falls in line with their Cat Friendly Gold Accreditation.

The practice employs a large number of qualified veterinary nurses and dedicated Client Relations team members. They have performed many stem cell treatments on cats and dogs, and the results are outstanding.

Lastly, the practice has some really great clients who want to do the best for their pets and say 'Yes' to their treatment recommendations.

All the team get together once a month for a three-hour practice meeting on a Wednesday afternoon from 1- 4 p.m. to receive practice updates, clinical updates and training sessions on a number of different topics.

So What About All The Toys?

The practice offers the highest standards of veterinary care so you are able to practice veterinary care to your highest level. They have a philosophy of diagnostic-based veterinary care and encourage on-going postgraduate training.

Equipment at the practice includes:

- Complete anaesthetic monitors for each anaesthetic station with in-house trained and dedicated nurses to monitor your patient.

- Pulse oximetry, non-invasive BP, core body temperature and capnometry routinely.

- Advanced patient care e.g. bear huggers and all fluids, including intraoperative fluids delivered with infusion pumps

- They use advanced pain relief in our surgeries, i.e. continuous rate infusion of lignocaine and ketamine

- Diagnostic ECG.

- In-house ultrasonography (with colour Doppler for both cardiac and TDI for abdominal work).

- Flexible endoscopy.

- Digital x-ray.

- Dedicated dental x-ray machines and latest digital IM3 dental processors.

- Air-powered dental bases.

- Idexx and REM in-house labs and microscopy.

- Full surgical services including mandibulectomies, plating, advanced cruciate repair eg TTO, external fixation, skin grafts and flaps, corneal grafts and dystichia surgery are amongst the many procedures done- great opportunity to improve your skills

- Full medical services including chemotherapy

- Therapeutic laser & ultrasound, tens, interferential therapy, canine myotherapy

- Hydrotherapy - underwater treadmill

- Stem cell harvesting & processing equipment

- PRP (protein rich platelets) treatment

- Needlescope arthroscopy & standard arthroscopy

- RxWorks computerised system

This is an accredited cat friendly practice with separate cat and dog receptions and consult rooms at one of the branches.

On offer for the successful candidate:

- A personable & supportive environment working alongside the practice owners

- Interesting & varied caseload

- State-of-the-art facilities

- Annual CPD allowance, 1 week paid study leave & 4 weeks annual leave

- Ability to carve out your own special interest niche & progress in your chosen direction

- Access to 4-Year Working Scholarships, postgraduate certificates /memberships

- Access to VIN & AVA Graduate Membership & Mentoring Programme

- Access for you and your family to the Workplace Wellness Scheme

- Free annual flu vaccination at our onsite clinic for those who want

- Team social fund, which supports activities such as our annual wine tour and more

- Competitive salary & relocation allowance for suitable candidates

- Visa sponsorship for suitably qualified overseas vets

- Partnership Opportunities

- Future partnership opportunities exist for a committed veterinarian.

- Remuneration is above Award pay, and performance-based bonus and one week's paid CPD are available.

This practice is an E482 Business Sponsor and can sponsor veterinarians with an Australian-recognised qualification for up to 4 years.

Salaries range from $74,000 - $127,208 p.a., plus relocation allowance for interstate & overseas candidates. All applications are handled in strictest confidence.

The clinics are 5-10 minutes northeast of Adelaide, with all the benefits of living in Adelaide, and 20-25 minutes from the beaches and Barossa Valley. Locally, there is a great variety of restaurants and cafes, new cinemas and facilities, including fantastic public and private schools nearby.