Veterinary Associate

Company Description

Our purpose built, mixed animal practice is situated on the edge of the gorgeous Fleurieu Peninsula, just 30mins to beaches and 40mins from Adelaide South Australia, right in the heart of the Langhorne Creek wineries. To ensure you get to experience all on offer when living in this stunning region, we offer individualised scheduling, lunch breaks and family friendly hours of 8:30am to 5:30pm weekdays, 8:30am to 12:30pm Saturdays (rotational) with NO Sundays or after hours.

Greencross Strathalbyn is a true 'unicorn' clinic, offering services to our long standing large, small and wildlife patients in a collaborative, supportive and fun working environment. Our clinic runs best with 4 Vets and 8 Vet Nurses, who have a knowledge across a variety of species and we are happy if our new Director prefers to focus on companion animals or if they want to learn more about our large patients, we will happily teach you.

We're fortunately to have great facilities including a separate sterile surgery, imaging area, designated cat and dog wards. Excellent equipment including digital x-ray, dental x-ray, ultrasound, IM3 dental, orthopaedic equipment and bair hugger. We have a great relationship with the local veterinary community with referral for overnight or specialised care.

**Job Description**:

- Delivering personalised, professional and dedicated care to our patients and owners
- Handling and treating all animals
- Regular consults and routine surgery
- Using evidence-based diagnoses, therapies and recommended courses of treatment
- Providing follow-up care and education of our pet owners
- Confidently working as a sole practitioner in the clinic when required

**Qualifications**:

- A flexible and adaptable approach, with a commitment to gold standards of care
- Passion for pets (naturally), with excellent animal handling skills
- Registration or eligibility for veterinary registration in Australia
- Exceptional organisational, communication and customer service skills
- Interest in, and commitment to, working in a team environment

Additional Information

Greencross Strathalbyn is an energetic community of pet-obsessed people just like you We believe in reward and recognition at every step. When you join our family, you’ll enjoy:

- A growth-focused environment where your development is our priority
- Five weeks annual leave, including one-week study leave
- CE programs, free AVA and VIN memberships
- Mental health first aid officers at each clinic
- Free and confidential counselling available 24/7 through LifeWorks
- Competitive salary and benefits in line with experience

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