Associate Veterinarian

Flexible Part-time
Location – Coldstream
Salary Range – $95K to $125K (pro-rata, based on experience)

Are you a passionate veterinarian looking for a role that allows you to make a positive impact in animal welfare, while achieving a work-life balance that suits your needs? If so, then we have an exciting opportunity for you!

 We are looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join our team at the Victorian Animal Aid Trust (Animal Aid). Our clinic primarily cares for small animals, with occasional exotics and small ruminant cases. As an Associate Veterinarian, you will be responsible for applying your veterinary skills in a mix of private and welfare cases.

Key Responsibilities:

• • • Apply veterinary skills in a mix of private and welfare cases
    • Caring for small animals, occasional exotics and small ruminant cases
    • Provide excellent customer service

Qualifications and Skills:

• • • Experience in a private or welfare veterinary role
    • Strong customer focus
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    • Ability to work independently as well as in a team

Education and Experience:

• • • Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Science
    • Registration with the Veterinary Practitioners Registration Board of Victoria
    • Experience in a private or welfare veterinary role

Salary Range: $95K to $125K (pro-rata, based on experience)

Benefits and Perks:

• Flexible work schedule (3 to 5 days per week negotiable)
• Work-life balance a key goal
• Opportunity to make a difference in animal welfare
• Mentorship and learning opportunities from our highly skilled Clinic Director
• Equipped with the latest technologies
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Located in Coldstream, only 45 minutes from the city, at the gateway of the picturesque Yarra Valley

Application Process:

To apply, please submit your letter of application and resume to Kara Whitwam, Human Resources Manager via email hrmanager@animalaid.org.au.

Join our team at Animal Aid and help us care for and re-home countless lost, abused and unwanted companion animals. Apply now and be a part of a rewarding and fulfilling career in animal welfare.

Experienced Vet Nurse Casual – Cert IV Qualified

Location – Coldstream
Casual

Are you seeking a unique opportunity? A role that brings strong emotional rewards and a sense of purpose? If so, we have the perfect position for you!

Animal Aid, a trusted organization serving the local community since 1935, is currently looking for an experienced Cert IV qualified Vet Nurse to join our dedicated team. Located in Coldstream, just 50 minutes from the city and nestled at the gateway of the picturesque Yarra Valley, Animal Aid provides care for countless lost, abused, and unwanted companion animals, finding them loving homes.

As a Vet Nurse at Animal Aid, you’ll have the chance to make a significant impact on animal welfare. Our clinic primarily focuses on caring for small animals, with occasional cases involving exotics and small ruminants. This role offers diversity and a holistic experience, combining both private and welfare veterinary services. You’ll have the opportunity to work in a rewarding shelter environment, while also providing services to the general public in a private practice setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with performing a mix of private and welfare veterinary services.
• Cover front-of-house (FOH), back-of-house (BOH), and surgery shifts.
• Help train and mentor our dedicated volunteers.
• Embody positivity and make a difference in people’s lives and our organization.
• Demonstrate autonomy and proactivity in your work.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Certified IV qualification in Veterinary Nursing.
• Genuine passion for helping both people and animals.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and proactively.
• Previous experience in training and mentoring volunteers.

This position is casual.

Joining Animal Aid means becoming part of a larger animal welfare mission. You’ll work alongside dedicated staff and volunteers across various Animal Aid businesses, including shelters, boarding facilities, grooming services, animal training, retail, fundraising, and community engagement.

To apply for this rewarding and fulfilling role, please submit your letter of application and resume to Kara Whitwam, Human Resources Manager, via email at hrmanager@animalaid.org.au.

Don’t miss out on the chance to make a difference in the lives of animals and the people who love them.