Veterinarian

Global Vision Recruitment on behalf of Maribyrnong Veterinary Clinic

Date Posted: 04 November 2026

Position: Veterinarian

Salary: $79,000 – $95,000 per annum + 12% Superannuation

Hours: 38 hours per week

Mode: Full-time

Location: 95A Rosamond Road, Maidstone VIC 3012

Experience Required: Minimum 1 year experience in a relevant veterinary role

About the Business

Maribyrnong Veterinary Clinic is an established veterinary practice located in Maidstone, Victoria, providing professional and compassionate veterinary care to pets and their owners across Melbourne’s inner west. Established in 2004, the clinic offers a range of veterinary services supported by equipped examination rooms, diagnostic facilities and an on-site pharmacy. Its practice caters to dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds and other small and exotic animals, with a focus on preventative health care, accurate diagnosis and individualised treatment.

Position Description

Maribyrnong Veterinary Clinic is seeking a qualified and experienced Veterinarian to provide medical and surgical care to animals presented at the practice. The successful applicant will conduct clinical examinations, diagnose illnesses and injuries, perform appropriate treatments and procedures, and advise pet owners on preventative health, nutrition and ongoing animal care. The role also involves working closely with veterinary nurses and other clinic staff to ensure animals receive appropriate, compassionate and professional treatment.

Key Responsibilities

Tasks and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting veterinary consultations and comprehensive physical examinations of animals, including dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds and other small or exotic pets, to assess their health and identify medical conditions.
• Diagnosing illnesses, injuries and other abnormalities through clinical assessments, laboratory testing and diagnostic imaging, including radiography and other available diagnostic procedures.
• Developing and implementing appropriate treatment plans, prescribing and administering medications, vaccines, analgesics and anaesthetics in accordance with each animal’s clinical needs.
• Performing routine surgical procedures and other veterinary treatments, including wound management, dental procedures and the treatment of injuries, where appropriate to the clinic’s services and facilities.
• Providing preventative veterinary care, including vaccinations, parasite control, microchipping and routine health assessments to protect animals against common diseases and health conditions.
• Monitoring patients before, during and after medical or surgical procedures, assessing their recovery and providing appropriate follow-up treatment and care instructions.
• Interpreting diagnostic results and maintaining accurate clinical records documenting examinations, diagnoses, treatments, medications and patient progress.
• Advising pet owners on animal nutrition, feeding, hygiene, vaccination schedules, behaviour, breeding considerations and general preventative health care.
• Communicating with clients regarding diagnoses, available treatment options, expected outcomes and ongoing care requirements to support informed decisions about their pets’ health.
• Working collaboratively with veterinary nurses and other clinic personnel to coordinate patient care, clinical procedures and the efficient delivery of veterinary services.
• Implementing appropriate infection prevention and disease control measures within the clinic and complying with relevant animal welfare, veterinary practice and workplace safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Veterinary Science or Veterinary Medicine
• Full veterinary registration in Australia or eligible for full registration

Skills and Other Requirements

• Minimum 1 year experience in a veterinary practice or relevant clinical setting.
• Strong knowledge of small-animal medicine, diagnostic procedures and preventative veterinary care.
• Competence in conducting clinical examinations, diagnosing medical conditions and developing appropriate treatment plans.
• Practical experience in administering medications, vaccinations, anaesthetics and performing routine veterinary procedures.
• Ability to interpret laboratory results and diagnostic imaging findings.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly when explaining medical conditions and treatment options to pet owners.
• Strong clinical judgement, attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Compassionate approach to animal handling, patient care and client service.
• Ability to work collaboratively with veterinary nurses and other clinic staff in a busy veterinary practice.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit their resume and cover letter doc.adrian@gmail.com, outlining their relevant veterinary experience, qualifications and current Victorian veterinary registration status. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.