Part Time or Full Time in Smythesdale, Victoria

Option to split your time between Smythesdale and Golden Plains

100% Companion Animal or Potential for growing a Mixed Position

About Us:
At Fur Life Vet Smythesdale, we pride ourselves on being a close-knit team that truly enjoys working together. Our clinic is currently made up of 1.5 vets, 2.5 nurses, and a dedicated reception and clinic coordinator. We have a supportive and friendly work environment where everyone pitches in, creating a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. Our fantastic client base ensures that our daily vet work is both fulfilling and rewarding.

Our clinic is located in Smythesdale, a welcoming and growing community just a short drive from Geelong, making it an ideal place to balance work and lifestyle. Surrounded by picturesque countryside and close to both the coast and the city, Smythesdale offers a peaceful environment with easy access to outdoor activities, cafes, and shops. It’s the perfect place to enjoy a slower pace of life while still being close enough to major amenities.

We practice out of a newly built, state-of-the-art facility with dedicated dog and cat wards, a fully equipped dental and surgery area, and all the modern tools you need to practice high-quality veterinary medicine.

About the Position:

We are offering a permanent, part-time or full-time opportunity based at our Smythesdale location, with the possibility of working part-time in Bannockburn (Fur Life Vet Golden Plains) as well.

You’ll enjoy:

• 100% Companion Animal work, with no after-hours or on-call requirements
• Flexible permanent hours that allow for job security and access to benefits
• Opportunity to work part time or full time depending on your availability
• The occasional shared Saturday to ensure work-life balance across the team

About You:

We’re looking for a skilled and confident veterinarian, whether you’re an experienced professional or a recent graduate. You will:

• Be comfortable with occasional sole charge duties
• Have a strong passion for providing high-quality care in general practice
• Be a friendly, positive team player who upholds our high standards of patient and client care
• Enjoy collaborating with the team to achieve excellent outcomes for your patients
• Be 100% companion animal or looking to help the clinic grow into more mixed animal work

Salary and Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary package reflective of your experience and commitment to work-life balance, including:

Competitive salary package of $80,000-$130,000 + super depending on experience and skills

• VSB Registration and memberships supported
• VetEducation membership
• 1 week of study leave (pro rata for part time)
• Generous CPD allowances depending on your development plans

As well as the following wellness incentives so you can take care of your health and wellbeing:

• 5 days paid volunteer leave (pro rata for part time)
• “Wellness Day” – An extra paid annual leave day! 
• Paid parental leave in addition to the government scheme 
• Wellbeing initiatives include our Employee Assistance Program with access to confidential counselling services and trained Mental Health First Aid Officers in every clinic.

• Various retail, travel, and service discounts through our Flare app such as discounted gym memberships.
• Additional travel discounts through Verve Travel Management and Hertz
• Fantastic staff discounts on clinic products and services for your pets

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 Corinne (Apiam Recruitment Consultant) for a chat about the position on 0458 387 478 or corinne.warnick@apiam.com.au.