Veterinary Surgeon

Fairfield Road Veterinary Hospital is looking for a full-time Veterinary Surgeon.

Benefits

The remuneration is AU$90,000 – AU$100,000 per annum plus superannuation.

Task & responsibilities

- Conducting routine and emergency clinical consultations, including first-response assessment, triage and stabilisation of companion animals presenting with illness, injury or distress

- Performing comprehensive physical examinations and determining the presence and nature of abnormal conditions through clinical evaluation, diagnostic reasoning and interpretation of laboratory results

- Utilising diagnostic imaging techniques, including radiography and ultrasound, to support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning

- Prescribing, administering and monitoring the use of pharmaceuticals, analgesics, vaccines and general and local anaesthetics in accordance with veterinary standards and regulatory requirements

- Performing soft tissue surgical procedures, including routine desexing of male and female animals and other elective and non-elective surgeries within a general practice setting

- Providing peri-operative and post-operative care, including pain management, wound management, dressing changes and monitoring of patient recovery

- Managing hospitalised and admitted animals, including developing treatment plans, monitoring progress, adjusting therapies and ensuring continuity of care

- Providing reproductive and obstetric care appropriate to a general practice context, including the management of pregnancy-related conditions and assistance with parturition where required

- Diagnosing, treating and managing medical conditions across a range of clinical disciplines, including internal medicine and preventative healthcare

- Inoculating animals against infectious diseases, conducting disease screening and testing, and implementing biosecurity and infection control protocols

- Participating in preventative health programs designed to reduce the occurrence and spread of animal diseases within the clinic and the wider community

- Advising pet owners on animal health, nutrition, hygiene, behaviour and long-term care, including preventative and wellness strategies

- Reviewing clinical cases and providing professional input and support to veterinary colleagues and nursing staff as directed by senior veterinarians

- Maintaining accurate and compliant medical records, clinical notes and treatment documentation in accordance with professional and legal standards

- Contributing to the delivery of high-quality veterinary services in a clinical environment, including participation in after-hours and urgent care services as required

Qualification & experience

Qualifications

- University qualification in Veterinary Science or Veterinary Medicine at bachelor degree level or higher

- Hold current registration, or be eligible for registration, as a veterinarian in Australia

Experience

- A minimum of one year of post-qualification experience practising as a veterinarian

Skills

- Conducting veterinary consultations, including clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning

- Performing soft tissue surgical procedures

- Provision of comprehensive clinical medicine services, including case management and patient care