Junior Veterinarian - Melbourne, Australia

Location Australia
Discipline: Small Animal Vet, Veterinary Surgeons, Graduate Jobs
Job type: Permanent
Salary: DOE
Contact name: Aimee Greer

Contact email: aimee@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: 4545
Published: about 22 hours ago

New or Recent Graduate Veterinarian – 24/7 Hospital
Hours: Full-time | Flexible roster

Ready to kickstart your veterinary career and live in one of the most beautiful, diverse, and welcoming countries in the world?

Whether you’re graduating in Australia or overseas, this is your chance to join a thriving 24/7 hospital in Victoria, offering the perfect blend of career growth and the Australian lifestyle - think sunny weekends, vibrant cities, and breathtaking coastlines just a short drive away.

Forget the idea that your first role will be all vaccinations and weight-loss chats. Here, you’ll be hands-on with a varied caseload - from general practice to surgery, urgent care, and small animal emergencies - supported by experienced vets, enthusiastic recent grads, and a skilled nursing team. This is the kind of role that fast-tracks your confidence and skill set from day one.

The Hospital:

  • Cutting-edge equipment: in-house lab (incl. blood clotting/PT/aPTT, blood gases), digital x-ray, ultrasound, endoscope, CT, fluoroscopy, dental suite with x-rays, capnography, and more

  • Full rehab centre with pool & underwater treadmill

  • Cat-only consult rooms & hospital units

  • Open-plan prep area, double theatre, plus dental, general & ultra-sterile theatres

What’s on offer:

  • Visa support for eligible overseas candidates

  • Supportive team culture with experienced mentors

  • Diverse medical, surgical & emergency caseloads

  • Opportunities to grow any special interest areas

  • Flexible rosters in a 24/7 hospital

  • 4 weeks’ annual leave + 1 week study leave

  • Stay bonus after qualifying period

About You:

  • BVSc (or equivalent) and eligibility for registration in Australia

  • Must be able and willing to relocate to Australia if not already based here

  • Great communication & time management skills

  • Passion for delivering outstanding patient care

  • A friendly, team-focused approach

  • Keen interest in surgery (rehab interest also highly valued)

Take the leap, grow your career faster than you imagined, and enjoy everything Australia has to offer.

Interested in hearing more? Get in touch by calling or Whatsapping Aimee on +447835146288 or email a CV to aimee@lloydandcowan.com.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us on 028 8765 8068. If you know someone else who may be interested, why not pass this advert on to them. If we successfully place someone, you've referred to us; we'll give you £200 in high street vouchers as a way of saying thank you.
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