Graduate Opportunities
Graduate Development Program
Apiam provides a supportive environment for newly and recently graduated veterinarians, with friendly teams of experienced veterinarians and nursing staff in each of our clinics.
We recognise that the transition to practice can be a challenging time for new graduates. Our structured Graduate Development Program identifies the key areas of professional development from both a clinical and pastoral perspective to ensure that graduates feel supported whilst being given the freedom to learn and develop the competencies essential to their future success.
Graduate Program Key Objectives
- To introduce graduates to Apiam’s culture and values
- To support graduates as they commence their professional career and to demonstrate the variety of career path opportunities available within Apiam
- To enables graduates to work efficiently and safely
- To ensure graduates achieve clinical competence and confidence across a range of species
- To ensure graduates are valuable and integrated team members and to build their Apiam peer support network
Graduate Program Initiatives
- 12 month program for newly or recently qualified veterinarians
- On-line and face-to-face non-technical skills training including Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Communication Skills and Leadership
- Formal Mentor Program where graduates are matched with experienced veterinarians both within and external to their clinic team, to provide support both clinically and non-clinically
- Recording and monitoring of clinical skills to allow achievable goals to be set and career pathways to be developed
- Annual Grad Conference brings new and recent graduates together to develop new skills and to meet and socialise with others from across our network of clinics.
- Internal opportunities within the Apiam network to further develop graduates’ skills and specific areas of interest
“There is a focus on veterinary well-being with non-technical skills workshops, and clinical skills relevant to everyday practice. No conference would be complete without a full social program!
The Graduate Retreat does not disappoint with a mix of fun activities, casual outings and a formal dinner – there is something for everyone!”
Graduate Friendly Positions
New or Recent Veterinarian – Macleay Valley Veterinary Services
One of our hatchling vets is ready to leave the nest and is taking off to spread her wings on a “lap of the map” for 12 months which opens up an exciting opportunity for a new hatchling (or fully feathered vet) to join our team.
New or Recent Graduate Veterinarian – Smithton Veterinary Service, Tasmania
Smithton Veterinary Service has a new position for a new or recent graduate at their long established and expanding dairy mixed practice in north-west Tasmania.
Mixed Animal Veterinarian- Quirindi Veterinary Clinic
Mixed animal position for new graduate to experienced vet. Feedlot development program opportunity.
New or Recent Graduate Vet- Gladstone
Looking for a new graduate to join our team in Gladstone! Student Debt Reduction participant. Amazing small animal caseload and supportive team to learn and grow from.
Veterinarian- Fraser Coast Veterinary Services
Looking for a small animal veterinarian to join us on the beautiful Fraser Coast. Work in a place that values you and your wellbeing and become part of our fantastic team.