Vet Employment NSW - 211,327JCM

A new/recent graduate veterinarian is required to join a high-quality 6 vet practice in a beautiful location in the Hunter region of New South Wales.

The successful applicant will work with a great team of vets and nurses who enjoy working together and supporting each other resulting in excellent care of patients. They run a very high-standard hospital with a focus on teamwork and values. There is also an emphasis on a good lifestyle and work balance.

The clinic is purpose-built and well-equipped with digital dental x-ray, digital x-ray, ultrasound, endoscope, orthopaedic surgery, Tonovet and more.

The practice employs 6 vets and 14 support staff. Very experienced nurses support vets. Some of the vets at the practice have interests in behaviour, medicine and surgery.

Full a full-time role, vets usually work four days a week, 8 am to 5:30 pm or 9 am to 6:30 pm, and 1 in 2 Saturdays.

Normal clinic hours are 8 am to 6:30 pm Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 12noon on Saturdays, and closed on Sundays.

Feedback from a vet from the UK who locumed at the practice in late 2022/early 2023:

The practice owner was fantastic, and I couldn't recommend the practice highly enough. The clients were generally lovely and very reasonable. The caseload was quite busy but manageable, with lots of surgery also, which as a locum, they don't always get you involved with, but they were great with this. The nurses are by far the best I had worked with in Australia. Very switched on, helped without needing to ask, very good practical skills, i.e. assistance with bloods, catheters, aggressive patients etc. and great with the clients. Also, helping you out with consults whenever possible. Overall there was a great team where everyone supported each other. If I wasn't in England, I would certainly consider a full time role there!

Located in a beautiful area of New South Wales, the town offers a great opportunity to explore the sandy inlets, secluded bays and protected foreshores. The area is home to many restaurants and cafes that overlook the water, and the foreshore is a popular spot for family picnics. It also offers plenty of opportunities for surfing, fishing, kayaking, sailing and stand-up paddleboarding, as well as being home to some resident dolphins and green sea turtles! There are also plenty of cycling and mountain biking trails and many places to explore by 4WD.