Mixed Animal Veterinarian – Singleton Veterinary Hospital

About us:

We are a well-established and progressive mixed practice veterinary clinic offering general veterinary services for patients in the Hunter Valley.

Our dynamic team consists of 7  full-time vets and 16 nurses and reception staff. There is always another vet available for a second opinion and we enjoy working together on cases.

The practice sees a great surgical caseload, providing the opportunity to develop and hone your surgical skills, with the option to undertake and learn orthopaedics if desired.

Singleton Veterinary Hospital is located in the large riverside town of Singleton in the Hunter Valley. There are all the amenities you need, along with wine tasting, heritage walks and much more! The area is approximately 2 hours from Sydney and just over an hour from the Newcastle coastline.

About the position:

• Our case load is approx. 80% small animal, 20% large animals, including beef, dairy and equine work. The large animal work is rapidly expanding! There is the option to tailor the position depending on your interests.
• Full time position worked as a four-day week
• Purpose built vet clinic with all the latest equipment including state-of-the-art My Lab US, digital radiography, Idexx lab, orthopaedic equipment etc.
• Team dynamic is very supportive with wide skill set amongst the existing vets
• After-hours is shared amongst the team and remunerated very well. It is also supported by our Vetriage service (and this is where you see all the interesting cases!)

About you:

We are looking for positive individuals who are capable of working efficiently and conscientiously within a team environment. Looking after our team members is very important to us and we pride ourselves on the support we give to recent graduates. We have extensive experience in student placement programs and have received awards related to this with Sydney University. The practice provides 24/7 support to all of our vets. In particular, we encourage recent graduates to undertake challenging medical and surgical cases with full support and assistance.

You are keen to move to a regional area and take advantage of the benefits of working in a great team and for a company that values your support and development.

What we can offer:

• Salary range offered is dependent on skills and experience however a new graduate or recent graduate vet can expect upwards of $75,000 + super + after hours bonuses. An experienced vet can expect upwards of $95,000 + super + after hours bonuses.
• Rural Debt Reduction Scheme! This clinic is registered as part of the rural debt reduction scheme up to the value of $68,800 over 4 years!
• Plus Apiam Perks and Benefits including:
  • VSB Registration paid.
  • 5 days paid volunteer leave.
  • “Wellness Day” – An extra paid annual leave day!
  • Paid parental leave in addition to the government scheme.
  • Access to an online resource library.
  • Genuine paid support for CE.
  • Plus, various retail, travel, and service discounts.
• New Grads New and recently graduated vets benefit from Apiam’s Graduate Development Program.  We recognize that the transition to practice can be a challenging time.  This program includes monthly structured support, a mentor program and the “Grad Retreat” which provides practical seminars and workshops to help fast track your skills.
• CPD: As part of Apiam Animal Health, Australia’s largest rural and regional mixed and production animal veterinary group, we offer considerable opportunities for training, personal development and career progression. Opportunities to gain extra skills by spending time in other clinics within our Apiam network are encouraged, and we offer industry-leading internal training as well as genuine support for your career progression.

Next Steps:

Please contact the recruitment team recruitment@apiam.com.au to chat about the position or apply here with your cover letter and resume.