Join the team at Border Vets

Border Veterinary Clinic has practices located in picturesque country towns within the Murray region of Victoria - Kerang, Cohuna, and Barham.  We service a large area from Swan Hill to Echuca.

Our clinics are mixed practices treating both companion and production animals.  The practice caseload comprises 40% dairy, 50% small animals and 5% beef, 5% equine and other species.

The clinics are well equipped with DR Radiography, Idexx Vetlab, all anaesthetic monitoring equipment (including ETCO2), small animal ultrasound, fluid pumps, BCF easiscan curve ultrasound x 3, bull testing equipment, IM3 dental gear, orthopaedic equipment including locking plate and TTA kits, RxWorks software.

The Role:

• Full time (9-day fortnight) or Part Time permanent position available. Other flexible work arrangements will be considered.
• CE is expected, encouraged, and supported.  As part of Apiam Animal Health, we provide exceptional opportunities for training, personal development and career progression including the Graduate Development Program to support recent grads transition from University to Practice.
• 1:4 after hours roster or less
• A Tele-triage nursing team who filters and triages all out of hours calls to minimize vet disturbance when on call.
• We have a team of 8 experienced mixed and small animal vets for support
• We are committed to inspiring and encouraging the next generation of the veterinary industry

Who we need:

• Someone committed to joining the fun and chaos of our veterinary team
• New and recent grads or experienced vets are all welcome
• Keen to learn, grow your interests and find your strengths

Remuneration and Benefits:

• Base salary (plus super) depends on your skills and experience however a vet with over 3 years’ mixed experience can expect upwards of $100,000 and a recently graduated vet with up to 3 years’ experience can expect $70 - 100,000.
• Phone and work vehicle provided.
• Up to $5,000 relocation assistance paid.
• 4 weeks annual leave, 1 week CE leave plus annual allowance, 5 days paid volunteer leave, paid parental leave.
• AVA membership and VSB registration paid
• 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 support webinars with Make Headway, a mentor program and the “Grad Retreat” which provides practical seminars and workshops to help fast track your skills.

As part of Apiam Animal Health – Australia’s largest rural and regional veterinary group – we offer considerable opportunities for training, personal development and career progression. Apiam’s clinics are in the heartlands of Australia’s dairy, beef feedlot and pig regions, and include several significant companion animal and equine clinics.

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