Veterinarian- Quirindi Veterinary Clinic

Is the cost of living getting you down?

• Then move to a regional area and take advantage of the cheaper cost of living, and after-hours bonuses to boost your income!

• Mixed animal position with on call- perfect for making extra money and seeing the interesting cases whilst being supported by our Vetriage service!

Our Why:

• We strive to create a great working environment for all our staff.
• We enjoy being an integral part of the community and providing a great service to the people of our area.
• We aim to provide a high standard of care to our clients and their patients.
• We pride ourselves on being a true mixed practice!

About us:

Quirindi Veterinary Surgery is part of Apiam Animal Health, providing veterinary services to country communities. At Apiam Animal Health we are committed to enriching the lives of animals, people and the communities where we live.We strive to deliver excellence and our vision is healthy animals and happy people.

Located in Quirindi, in the New England region of NSW, we are a mixed animal veterinary practice that offers a high level of veterinary care for all animals big and small! We provide services for horses, cattle, dogs and cats in Quirindi, Tamworth, Murrurundi and Nundle and the wider Liverpool Plains area.

Quirindi is located in a beautiful rural area close to the large regional centre of Tamworth. Quirindi has a great community with local amenities and essential services as well as a vibrant local culture of events and festivals throughout the year.

About the position:

• We are looking for a mixed animal veterinarian.
• Our current mix is 40% cattle work (beef), 55% companion animal and 5% various other
• Full-time position available but part time applicants also welcome to apply.
• Shared afterhours with 1 night a week and 1 weekend in 5 on call.  All calls go through our Vet Triage team which means the nurses take the calls and only ring you if needed and deposit has been taken!
• All duties in our clinic are shared equally with the team. We enjoy great teamwork and have a fantastic group of supportive vets and nurses.
• After hours addition to pay can be expected to be $10,000-$15,000 on top of base salary.

This position is also eligible for the Feedlot Development Program. This program is suitable for mixed animal veterinarians who are interested in pursuing feedlot consultancy work with the support of a tailored development program and industry leading mentors. This program is eligible for extra bonus payments of $15,000-$25,000 on top of your salary.

About you:

You are a vet who enjoys working in a true mixed animal general practice.

You enjoy gaining new knowledge and skills about a range of species.

You are an experienced vet or a motivated and confident new or recent graduate.

Excellent communication skills with both clients and colleagues and willingness to work as part of a team and a positive “can-do” attitude to enhance patient care and client experience.

You want to decrease your living expenses with cheaper regional housing, good remuneration and after-hours bonuses.

Remuneration package to reflect our ‘Why’ with a commitment to work-life balance incentives including:

Competitive salary package with a base salary of $75,000 for new graduates to $140,000 + for experienced vets (dependent on experience)

• Generous afterhours remuneration (estimated extra income of $10,000-15,000)
• Potential for extra payments of $15,000-$25,000 for the Feedlot Development Program
• VSB Registration and memberships supported
• VetEducation membership
• 1 week of study leave (pro rata for part time)
• Generous CPD allowances depending on your development plans
• Relocation assistance will be provided to the successful candidate

As well as the following wellness incentives so you can take care of your health and wellbeing:

• 5 days paid volunteer leave 
• “Wellness Day” – An extra paid annual leave day! 
• Paid parental leave in addition to the government scheme 
• Wellbeing initiatives include our Employee Assistance Program with access to confidential counselling services and trained Mental Health First Aid Officers in every clinic.
• Various retail, travel, and service discounts through our Flare app such as discounted gym memberships.
• Additional travel discounts through Verve Travel Management and Hertz
• Fantastic staff discounts on clinic products and services for your pets

As part of Apiam Animal Health, Australia’s largest rural and regional mixed and production animal veterinary group, we offer considerable opportunities for training, personal development and career progression. Opportunities to gain extra skills by spending time in other clinics within our Apiam network are encouraged, and we offer industry-leading internal training as well as genuine support for your career progression. 

New and Recent graduates also benefit from Apiam’s Graduate Development Program.  We recognize that the transition to practice can be a challenging time.  This program includes monthly support webinars with the Lincoln Institute, a mentor program and the “Grad Retreat” which provides practical seminars and workshops to help fast track your skills.

Next Steps:

Please contact Corinne (Apiam Recruitment Consultant) for a chat about the position on 0458 387 478 or corinne.warnick@apiam.com.au

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