At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate care to small and large animals, performing consults and surgeries.
- Company: A supportive mixed practice with over 40 years of community service.
- Benefits: Earn $80 per hour, enjoy a 4-day work week, and receive fully furnished accommodation.
- Other info: Experience the vibrant Riverland lifestyle with short commutes and affordable housing.
- Why this job: Join a team that values wellbeing and offers a positive, respectful workplace.
- Qualifications: Confident vet with strong emotional intelligence and a passion for high standards of care.
The predicted salary is between 80 - 80 $ per hour.
Locum Vet role. The Riverland, Berri $80 per hour. Nov 2026 to End of Jan 2027 (Flexible)
This is your chance to locum at a privately owned mixed practice with over 40 years of serving its community.
Run by a genuinely supportive, hands‑on vet who believes great medicine starts with looking after the people delivering it.
Ideally starting in Nov to the end of Jan, but this is flexible.
The caseload is predominantly small animal, with a rewarding mix of large animal, rural, and occasional wildlife work to keep things interesting.
No conveyor belt consults, no burnout culture.
Just good medicine, sensible systems, and a team that has your back.
The role would include working in their Berri hospital, performing consults (standard and complex) along with both standard and emergency surgery procedures.
Afterhours and on call are essential so that they can help spread the load with their existing vets.
Nurses help with on calls, taking the phone and triaging phone calls overnight and on weekends.
They also use Vet Triage (an external telehealth company that helps the nurses when they need a break too).
Wellbeing isn’t a buzzword here; it’s built into the structure.
Open communication, realistic workloads, supportive rostering, and a workplace that actively strives to be positive, respectful, and psychologically safe.
The role
- 4-day work week, 8 hour shifts.
- Varied consults and surgery.
- Rotating on-call (weeknights + split weekends)
- Rotating shifts to branch clinics for consults and routine surgery.
- Remuneration is $80 per hour with on call retainer of $56.63 per on call shift.
- Fully furnished accommodation available.
You’ll thrive here if you are
- A confident, compassionate vet with strong emotional intelligence.
- A team player who communicates well and adapts easily.
- Passionate about high standards of care and patient advocacy.
Why the Riverland?
The Riverland is one of South Australia’s best-kept secrets.
Life moves at a calmer pace, but it’s far from quiet.
Think river swims, kayaking, water sports, festivals, farmers’ markets, wineries, distilleries, and multicultural food spots, all wrapped in a warm, welcoming community vibe.
Commutes are short. Crime is low. Housing is affordable. The Riverland delivers a quality of life that’s hard to beat.
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Locum Vet Surgeon in Berri employer: Vet Finders
Brighton Veterinary Services is an exceptional employer that prioritises both professional growth and personal well-being. With a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility in beautiful Tasmania, employees enjoy a supportive work culture, flexible hours, and the chance to shape their roles while living amidst stunning natural landscapes. The opportunity for career progression is genuine, especially with plans for expansion, making it an ideal place for those seeking a fulfilling veterinary career without compromising on lifestyle.
