Small Animal Vet - Graduate role - Geelong Australia

Location Geelong
Discipline: Small Animal Vet
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive
Contact name: Ciaran Conroy

Contact email: ciaran@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: 6109
Published: 25 days ago

New Graduate Veterinarian – Geelong & Surf Coast Region, VIC

An exciting opportunity is available for a New Graduate or Recent Graduate Veterinarian to join two growing and highly regarded companion animal clinics in the Geelong and Surf Coast region.

This shared role offers an outstanding opportunity to start your veterinary career in genuinely supportive environments where mentorship, collaboration, and professional development are a true priority.

You’ll gain exposure to two experienced teams, varied caseloads, and excellent clinical support while enjoying one of Victoria’s most desirable lifestyle locations.

The Opportunity

This is a companion animal only role shared across two well-established and expanding clinics. Both clinics are known for their strong team cultures, supportive leadership, and commitment to helping new graduates succeed.

You’ll work alongside experienced veterinarians and highly skilled nurses who genuinely enjoy teaching and mentoring early-career vets.

The Role

  • Companion animal only

  • No after-hours or on-call requirements

  • 1 in 4 Saturday mornings

  • Shared role across two clinics

  • Well-supported consult and surgery days

  • Structured learning with time to properly build confidence

  • Varied and interesting small animal caseload

  • Opportunity to grow alongside two expanding clinics

Why This Role Stands Out

  • Two excellent clinics investing in their future team

  • Experienced senior vets committed to mentoring and development

  • Highly capable nursing teams providing strong daily support

  • Positive, collaborative culture where questions are encouraged

  • Manageable roster designed to support work-life balance and confidence building

  • Excellent lifestyle location with beaches, cafes, outdoor living, and easy access to Melbourne

Graduate Development & Support

You’ll be part of a structured graduate development program designed to support you both inside and outside the clinic environment.

Support includes:

  • Structured in-clinic mentoring

  • Monthly graduate support sessions

  • Lincoln Leading Edge program enrolment

  • Connection with a national peer network of graduates

  • Practical learning focused on real-world veterinary practice

  • Ongoing development and long-term career opportunities

About You

  • Recent or soon-to-be veterinary graduate

  • Eligible for veterinary registration in Australia

  • Passionate about companion animal medicine

  • Keen to learn and grow in a supportive team environment

  • Looking for a clinic where you can truly develop your confidence and career

What’s On Offer

  • Competitive graduate salary package

  • Paid CPD and study leave

  • Registration, memberships, and professional costs supported

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Paid parental leave and volunteer leave

  • Long-term career development opportunities within a growing veterinary network

Lifestyle

Enjoy everything the Geelong and Surf Coast region has to offer — stunning beaches, cafés, coastal living, outdoor adventures, and proximity to Melbourne, all while working in supportive clinics that genuinely value their people.

Interested? Get in touch today!

Ciaran Conroy
Recruitment Consultant
Lloyd & Cowan Veterinary Recruitment

Tel: +44 7748 575420
Email: ciaran@lloydandcowan.com

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