Key Accountabilities:

• Efficiently manages a workload appropriate for an experienced veterinarian, and as a sole veterinarian on-site
• Independently undertakes abdominal and soft tissue surgeries
• Independently manages surgical complications
• Consultations, accurate diagnoses and treatments of medical conditions in Guide Dog stock is performed.
• Ongoing veterinary health issues with Guide Dog stock is managed
• Accurate advice on veterinary care of working Guide Dogs is provided, when requested
• Liaises and educates widely with staff on veterinary issues
• Performs reproductive veterinary work such as transcervical inseminations, oestrus timing, natural matings and semen collections (or has the willingness to learn and undertake this responsibility)
• Shares the on-call veterinary roster with the Veterinary & Breeding Services Manager, for after hours and on-call veterinary work

Essential Knowledge & Experience:

• Experience as a registered veterinarian undertaking independent surgeries
• Exemplary knowledge and experience in animal health and care, with a strong ability to impart knowledge
• Bachelor of Veterinary Science or equivalent
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Possess a friendly and professional manner

Benefits that Guide Dogs offer:

As a member of the Guide Dogs team, you will have access to a wide range of benefits tailored to your needs.

• A competitive remuneration package is available commensurate with skills and experience, which includes tax free salary packaging of up to $15,900.
• EAP - Get support when you need it with Employee Assistance Program counselling sessions.
• Me Days – Receive two paid days per year to support your health and wellbeing.
• Paid Parental Leave – take time to bond with your new child with 13 weeks paid leave after qualification period
• The option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave each year.
• Employee benefits program and Reward and Recognition program.
• Annual flu vaccinations.
• Support for your professional development including paid study leave and educational assistance.
• Join an organisation that makes a meaningful and positive impact on our society.

Guide Dogs NSW/ACT are proud to be an inclusive workplace that reflects our clients and the broader community and are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We offer equal employment opportunity regardless of your disability, gender or gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital or domestic status, carer status, or political opinion.

If you require an adjustment within the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] using the subject line: Experienced Vet enquiry via EthicalJobs to inform us of your preferred method of communication.

A success profile is attached.