Small Animal Veterinarian
Flexible Days | No On-Call | Regional Lifestyle
Friendly and professional team. Regional lifestyle without the hustle. Flexible working options.
I’m Talal from Lloyd & Cowan Recruitment, and I’m currently recruiting for an experienced Companion Animal Veterinarian to join a genuinely supportive, collaborative regional practice on the Fraser Coast.
This is an excellent opportunity for a vet seeking strong clinical standards, real flexibility, and a lifestyle that offers space, affordability, and outdoor living — without sacrificing professional development or team culture.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
You’ll be joining a clinic where people truly enjoy coming to work. The team celebrates wins, supports each other daily, and maintains open communication around challenges and growth.
Wellbeing is genuinely prioritised, with practical initiatives in place to support sustainable veterinary careers, mental health, and healthy work-life balance.
About the Clinic
This is a long-established, well-respected small animal practice operating across two locations in a regional setting. You’ll work alongside veterinarians with a wide range of experience, supported by a highly capable nursing and reception team that keeps the day running smoothly and provides excellent hands-on support.
The clinic is well equipped to deliver a high standard of care, including:
• Digital radiography including dental
• Ultrasound
• Full in-house laboratory (ProCyte, Catalyst, iStat, Sedivue, Imagyst, coagulation)
• Advanced anaesthetic monitoring
• Bair Hugger warming systems
• Tono-Vet
The Role
• Companion animal caseload for an experienced GP veterinarian
• No after-hours and no on-call
• Full-time option: 4-day working week with an additional day off following a rostered weekend
• Part-time flexibility available to suit your lifestyle
• Diverse caseload including preventative care, dentistry, routine surgery, complex cases if desired, emergencies, and full medical work-ups
• Strong clinical support always available
• Flexibility and work-life balance genuinely encouraged
Location & Lifestyle
This Fraser Coast location offers the best of both worlds — history, nature, and all essential amenities without city congestion and at a more affordable cost of living. Beaches and K’gari (Fraser Island) are nearby, and the subtropical climate provides warm, sunny weather year-round.
Salary & Flexibility
• Full-time or part-time opportunity
• Lifestyle-friendly rostering
• No routine after-hours or on-call
• 4-day working week for full-time roles
Professional Development & Registration
• VSB registration and professional memberships supported
• Vet Education membership provided
• One week paid study leave (pro rata for part-time)
• Generous CPD allowance tailored to your development goals
Leave, Wellbeing & Perks
• Five days paid volunteer leave (pro rata for part-time)
• Paid parental leave in addition to the government scheme
• Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health First Aid Officers
• Retail, travel and gym discounts
• Additional travel discounts
• Staff discounts on clinic products and services for your pets
Relocation & Career Pathways
• Relocation assistance available for successful candidates
• National network backing with structured training, CPD support and long-term career pathways
• Full-time applicants may be eligible for the Rural Debt Reduction Scheme with potential HECS reduction of up to $62,000