Small Animal Veterinarian – Full-time or Part-time

📍 Northeast Melbourne, VIC

An independently owned, well-established three-vet small animal practice in Strathmore is seeking a full-time or part-time veterinarian to join the team. Due to growing client demand, clinic expansion, and an upcoming maternity leave, an opportunity has become available from May, with flexibility for an earlier start if desired. Paid trial shifts are encouraged to ensure a great mutual fit.

About the Practice

• Busy, well-established small animal clinic with a loyal and trusting client base

• Operating hours: Mon–Fri 9am–7pm | Sat 9am–2pm

• Modern, well-equipped facility including DR radiography & dental radiography, IM3 dental suite, electrocautery, ECG, GE ultrasound, Bair Huggers, Heska in-house bloods, Tonovet, Doppler and more

• Practice management system: EzyVet

• Three consulting rooms and one dedicated surgery

• Regular visiting medical consultant providing ultrasound, diagnostics, and case support

• Close to AVC and ARH referral services

• Highly skilled nursing team who assist with nurse consults, blood collection, IV catheter placement, and radiography

• Convenient location on Napier Street with cafés and bakeries nearby, close to Calder & Tullamarine Freeways, plus free all-day street parking

About the Role

• Ideally suited to a veterinarian with 3–5+ years’ clinical experience who enjoys a fast-paced environment

• Adequate consult time is prioritised for thorough workups, with lunch breaks respected

• Confidence in routine surgery required, with surgery shifts 1–2 days per week

  • Primarily desexings, dentals, lumpectomies and radiography

  • No orthopaedics

  • Occasional more complex procedures including blocked cats, exploratory laparotomies, pyometras, enucleations, amputations, and rabbit desexings

• Mentorship and support available for vets keen to expand their surgical or medical skillset

• Comfortable managing routine medical cases

• Supportive and collaborative team environment with 2–4 vets rostered most days (no sole charge)

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills valued

• Friendly, approachable owners (one veterinarian, one practice manager) and an experienced head nurse

What’s on Offer

• Generous and negotiable salary: minimum $130,000 + super (FT) or pro-rata for PT, depending on experience and performance

• No regular overtime; paid if required

• Full-time role includes every second Saturday and a consistent weekday RDO

• 1 week paid study leave plus a generous, negotiable CPD allowance

• Staff discounts for pets

• Opportunity to bring your pet to work (space permitting)

📞 Contact:
Kieron Wineberg
Lead Consultant – GVC
📱 0426 956 621
📧 kieron@gvcvets.com