Small Animal Veterinarian
Coastal Queensland | Supportive Team | Career Growth
Exciting opportunity for a Companion Animal Veterinarian to join a fun, supportive team on the stunning Queensland coast.
I’m Talal from Lloyd & Cowan Recruitment, and I’m currently recruiting for a veterinarian to join a welcoming, well-equipped practice located in a beautiful beachside community approximately 20 minutes from a major regional centre.
This role offers the ideal balance of lifestyle, clinical variety, and genuine team culture — perfect for someone looking to enjoy coastal living while continuing to grow professionally.
The Lifestyle
Imagine starting your day with ocean air, great local coffee, and a short commute into a clinic where your colleagues genuinely feel like family. The surrounding area offers excellent access to fishing, camping, diving, boating and 4WD adventures, alongside a relaxed coastal lifestyle and supportive community.
A Typical Day
The clinic operates with a strong sense of teamwork and positivity. Nurses are highly skilled and hands-on, helping keep workflows efficient and collaborative.
You’ll work across modern consult rooms and dual operating theatres with a varied caseload ranging from routine consults to complex surgical cases. Diagnostic capability includes ultrasound, digital radiography and a full in-house pathology suite, allowing cases to be worked up and managed locally wherever possible.
The team values protected lunch breaks, open communication, and maintaining a relaxed but professional atmosphere throughout the day.
Why This Role Stands Out
• Supportive leadership with hands-on mentoring
• Skilled and collaborative nursing team
• Flexible roster with full-time hours based on a 38-hour week and a weekday off
• Shared after-hours roster supported by a dedicated triage service and well remunerated
• Modern facilities including two consult rooms, two operating theatres, isolation ward, advanced imaging and surgical equipment
• Strong community connection and loyal client base
Salary, Benefits & Development
• Salary from $100,000 upwards depending on experience
• After-hours bonuses of approximately $10,000–$15,000
• Dedicated mental health support and protected lunch breaks
• Fully supported continuing education with access to online learning platforms and Vet Education
• Registration fees paid and professional memberships supported
• Additional paid parental leave, five days paid volunteer leave, and an extra annual wellness day
• Clear opportunities for career progression and future leadership
• Retail, travel and lifestyle discounts
Who This Role Would Suit
• A veterinarian confident in general practice and routine surgery
• Someone who enjoys working in a positive, team-focused environment
• A vet looking for coastal lifestyle without sacrificing clinical standards or career development
• A professional interested in long-term growth and leadership opportunities
If you would like a confidential chat please contact me at talal@lloydandcowan.com or call me on +447835146288