Senior Small Animal Vet

Senior Small Animal Vet

Full-Time 130000 - 155000 $ / year (est.) On-site
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead clinical work while mentoring new vets in a supportive environment.
  • Company: Join a growing veterinary surgery on the beautiful Central Queensland coast.
  • Benefits: $130,000–$155,000 salary, relocation assistance, and generous professional development support.
  • Other info: Enjoy a tight-knit community with outdoor adventures right at your doorstep.
  • Why this job: Experience coastal living while making a real difference in animal care.
  • Qualifications: 6+ years in small animal practice with strong mentoring skills.

The predicted salary is between 130000 - 155000 $ per year.

  • Boyne Tannum & Harbour City Veterinary Surgery
  • Full-time|Relocation Available|Tannum Sands Queensland,

Two established clinics, 20 minutes apart on the Central Queensland coast, are growing.

We’re investing in the area with a brand new purpose-built hospital, and we’re looking for a senior vet to join us.

You’ll be a trusted clinical presence for our graduates as they find their feet and get in early on what’s next.

Readyforachangeofscenery?Acoastallifestyle, atight-knitcommunityandamoreaffordablecostofliving, withthesupporttomakethemoveeasy.

Ateamwithbigopportunities.

You’ll work with multiple consult rooms, ultrasound, digital X-ray, surgery suites and in-house IDEXX labs, with a caseload that spans consults, workups, medicine and surgery.

Aclinicalrolewithmentoringbuiltin.

This is first and foremost a clinical role: your own consults, surgery and caseload, every week.

Alongside that, our graduates need someone in their corner.

You’ll work alongside them every day, guiding consults, surgery and case management and helping them build confidence and decision-making.

Livewhereothersholiday.

Finish your day, walk the dog on the beach, and be home before sunset.

Beaches, national parks, hiking, camping, fishing and 4WD tracks are on your doorstep, with warm weather, a tight-knit community and an affordable cost of living.

Brisbane is close enough for a city weekend whenever you want one.

The role

  • Full-time,38hoursaweek, withaweekly RDO.
  • Clinicalrole: yourownconsultandsurgerycaseload,100%smallanimal.
  • Hands-on mentoringofourgraduatevetsalongsideyourownclinicalwork.
  • Workingacrossbothclinics.
  • Shared weekend and after-hours roster backed by Vetriage, so the phone only rings when it truly matters.
  • Who we’re lookingfor

A senior vet with 6+ years in small animal practice and confidence across general practice medicine and surgery.

You enjoy developing others, give clear and practical feedback, and value good medicine, good teamwork and continual improvement.

Proudlypartof Apiam Animal Health.

You’ll have the backing of a growing veterinary network, with real career pathways, professional development and clinical support when you need it.

  • What’sonoffer
  • $130,000–$155,000 plus super, based on experience and skillset, plus $10,000–$15,000 a year in after-hours earning potential.
  • Upto$10,000relocationassistance
  • Eligibilityfor Rural HECSDebt Reductionofupto$62,000.
  • Generous CEsupport, including Vet Educationandonlineresources.
  • Paid VSB registration plus $1,000 a year towards memberships.
  • Retail, travelandservicediscounts.
  • Sharedaccommodationwhenyoulandandhelpfindingsomewherelong-term.
  • Visasponsorshipandimmigrationsupportforcandidateseligibleforregistrationin Queensland.

Thinking about relocating?

We’ll help make the move easy with up to $10,000 relocation payment, stay in shared accommodation when you land and get help finding somewhere long term.

If you’re coming from overseas, we offer visa sponsorship and immigration support for candidates eligible for registration in Queensland.

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Senior Small Animal Vet employer: Apiam Animal Health Limited

Join Hope Island Central Vet as a Clinical Lead Veterinarian and be part of an exciting new chapter in veterinary care. With a focus on community, advanced diagnostics, and a supportive work culture, you will have the unique opportunity to shape the clinic's direction while enjoying the enviable coastal lifestyle of Hope Island. Benefit from flexible working arrangements, professional development support, and the backing of Apiam Animal Health, ensuring you thrive both personally and professionally in this rewarding role.

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Contact Details:

Apiam Animal Health Limited Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Small Animal Vet

Clinical Skills
Small Animal Medicine
Surgery
Mentoring
Consultation Skills
Case Management
Teamwork