Small Animal Veterinarian – Launceston, Tasmania

Our client is seeking a passionate Small Animal Veterinarian to join one of Tasmania's leading companion animal practices, located in beautiful Launceston.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly respected veterinary team offering a diverse medical and surgical caseload, exceptional facilities, strong professional support and genuine flexibility around your career goals.

Whether you're an early-career veterinarian looking for outstanding mentorship or an experienced clinician seeking a collaborative team environment, this practice provides the opportunity to develop your skills while enjoying an enviable Tasmanian lifestyle.

About the Practice

Our client is one of Tasmania's largest companion animal practices, providing high-quality veterinary care to the local community and referral patients from across the region.

The practice operates from a modern facility comprising dedicated canine and feline spaces, including a purpose-designed feline clinic accredited to a high standard of feline-friendly care.

The experienced team includes:

• 12 veterinarians
• Over 30 veterinary nurses and support staff

The practice is recognised for delivering exceptional first-opinion veterinary care while also managing a wide range of advanced cases, including:

• Soft tissue surgery
• Orthopaedic procedures
• Oncology cases
• Diagnostic imaging
• Acupuncture and complementary therapies

The Role

This flexible position can be tailored to suit the successful candidate, with opportunities available for:

• Full-time or part-time employment
• Experienced veterinarians seeking clinical autonomy
• New graduates or developing veterinarians seeking structured mentorship
• Clinicians interested in feline medicine, canine medicine or a combination of both

The practice encourages veterinarians to develop their own areas of interest and supports clinicians in building expertise across disciplines including:

• Medicine
• Diagnostic imaging
• Soft tissue surgery
• Orthopaedics
• Oncology
• Ophthalmology
• Feline medicine
• Acupuncture

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Veterinary registration or eligibility to practise in Australia
• A genuine passion for companion animal medicine
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A desire to provide high-quality patient and client care
• A collaborative approach and willingness to contribute to a supportive team culture

Applications are encouraged from:

• Veterinarians early in their careers who want to learn from experienced clinicians
• Experienced veterinarians looking for a team of like-minded professionals
• Clinicians wanting flexibility around their working hours and career direction

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

Launceston offers an outstanding lifestyle, combining the benefits of regional living with excellent amenities.

Enjoy:

• A vibrant café and food culture
• A welcoming community
• Excellent schools and local facilities
• Easy access to beaches, hiking trails, national parks and mountain biking
• A relaxed lifestyle with the beauty of Tasmania on your doorstep

What's on Offer

• Flexible full-time or part-time opportunities
• A diverse and interesting companion animal caseload
• Strong mentorship and professional development support
• A collaborative team environment where vets and nurses genuinely support each other
• Access to advanced medical and surgical cases
• Opportunities to develop and pursue your clinical interests
• Modern facilities and experienced support staff
• The option to commence casually to experience the practice before committing long-term
• Visa sponsorship available for eligible international veterinarians
• Relocation assistance to support your move to Tasmania
• Accommodation assistance available for eligible candidates

If you're looking for a veterinary role where you can grow professionally, work alongside an exceptional team and enjoy an outstanding quality of life, 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