Small Animal Veterinarian – North West Tasmania

Our client is seeking a compassionate and motivated Small Animal Veterinarian to join their friendly and supportive team in beautiful North West Tasmania.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a progressive, well-equipped practice where collaboration, clinical excellence and work-life balance are genuinely valued. Whether you're an experienced veterinarian or looking to further develop your skills with the support of an experienced team, this practice offers an outstanding environment to grow your career.

About the Practice

Our client is a modern, well-established small animal practice with an experienced team of veterinarians and highly skilled veterinary nurses, maintaining an excellent nurse-to-veterinarian ratio to ensure outstanding patient care and support.

The practice is equipped with modern facilities, including:

• IDEXX in-house laboratory
• Digital radiography
• Digital dental radiography
• Comprehensive surgical suite, including orthopaedic equipment
• Rehabilitation and complementary therapy services
• Modern anaesthetic and patient monitoring equipment

The team manages a diverse medical and surgical caseload, with advanced orthopaedic procedures performed in-house, providing excellent opportunities to develop both medical and surgical skills.

The Role

This is a varied small animal position offering:

• A rewarding and diverse companion animal caseload
• Structured consultation times, with longer appointments available for more complex cases
• Strong nursing support, allowing veterinarians to focus on delivering high-quality patient care
• Shared after-hours arrangements with excellent emergency support, ensuring genuine emergencies are appropriately managed
• A collaborative environment where teamwork and knowledge sharing are encouraged

About You

The successful candidate will ideally possess:

• Eligibility for veterinary registration in Australia
• A genuine passion for companion animal medicine and surgery
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• A collaborative approach and willingness to contribute to a positive team culture
• Strong clinical decision-making skills and a commitment to high standards of patient care
• A desire to continue learning and developing professionally

Applications are welcomed from both experienced veterinarians and those seeking mentorship and career development.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

Located in Tasmania's picturesque North West, this position offers an enviable lifestyle with easy access to:

• Stunning beaches and coastal scenery
• National parks and wilderness adventures
• Hiking, fishing, mountain biking and outdoor recreation
• Affordable housing and family-friendly communities
• Excellent schools and local amenities
• Convenient daily flights to Melbourne

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package based on experience
• Excellent work-life balance with supportive after-hours arrangements
• Exposure to an interesting and varied medical and surgical caseload
• Modern facilities with advanced diagnostic and surgical equipment
• Highly experienced veterinary and nursing team
• Continuing professional development allowance and genuine career progression opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative workplace culture
• Visa sponsorship available for eligible international veterinarians
• Relocation assistance to support your move to Tasmania
• Accommodation assistance available for eligible candidates
• Employee benefits available through a national veterinary network

If you're looking for a rewarding veterinary role where you'll be supported, challenged and encouraged to grow while enjoying one of Australia's most beautiful regions, we'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact:

Kieron Wineberg
Lead Veterinary Recruitment Consultant – GVC
📞 0426 956 621
✉️ kieron.wineberg@gvcvets.com