Associate Veterinarian | Melbourne’s East

I’m currently working with a highly respected and long-established small animal hospital in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs that is looking to welcome an Associate Veterinarian to its experienced and supportive team.

This opportunity is open to veterinarians at all stages of their career, whether you’re a recent graduate looking for strong mentorship and support or an experienced veterinarian seeking a varied caseload and the opportunity to continue developing your clinical skills.

Both full-time and part-time options are available.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

You’ll be joining a well-established practice with an excellent reputation for high-quality patient care, strong clinical standards and a genuinely supportive team culture.

The hospital operates from a purpose-built facility and is well equipped with modern diagnostic, medical and surgical equipment. The caseload is varied and interesting, giving you exposure to a broad range of cases and procedures.

This includes:

Routine consultations and preventative healthcare
Soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery
Laparoscopic procedures
Internal medicine
Infectious disease cases
A varied and engaging general practice caseload

The team is made up of veterinarians and nurses with a wide range of experience, including highly experienced clinicians who have been working in the industry for many years. This creates a collaborative environment where knowledge is shared, ideas are encouraged and professional development is genuinely supported.

About You

I’d love to speak with veterinarians who:

Are passionate about delivering high-quality and compassionate patient care
Enjoy working as part of a collaborative and supportive team
Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
Are organised, professional and able to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues
Have a genuine interest in continuing to develop their clinical knowledge and skills
Want to contribute positively to a strong and supportive workplace culture

Whether you are early in your veterinary career or bring years of experience, this role can offer the support and flexibility to help you develop your career in a direction that suits your interests and goals.

Career Development

Professional development is strongly encouraged, with experienced colleagues available to provide support and mentorship. The team includes veterinarians with further qualifications and advanced clinical interests, creating excellent opportunities to learn and develop.

For the right person, there may also be opportunities for longer-term career progression and increased involvement in the future direction of the practice.

What’s On Offer

A competitive salary package will be offered, with remuneration reflecting your skills, experience and the value you bring to the team.

You’ll also have the opportunity to work within a supportive environment where:

Your professional development is encouraged
You’ll have access to experienced colleagues and mentorship
You’ll enjoy a varied and interesting caseload
Teamwork, communication and high clinical standards are genuinely valued
Full-time or part-time flexibility is available

If you’re considering your next veterinary opportunity and would like to learn more, I’d be happy to have a completely confidential conversation.

Please reach out to:

Kieron at GVC – Lead Consultant
📞 0426 956 621
📧 kieron.wineberg@gvcvets.com