Full Time Equine Veterinarian

Apiam Animal Health operates a group of practices in rural and regional Australia. We are seeking an experienced Equine Veterinarian for Victorian Equine Group, Bendigo, Victoria to fill a full-time role.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

• Undertake consultations for equine clients, including afterhours emergency calls.
• Foster and maintain excellent client relations, dealing with client enquiries willingly and in a timely manner both over the phone and face to face.
• Perform routine equine procedures, including but not limited to routine and non-routine consultations and surgery, equine dentistry, lameness examinations, stud work and be prepared to learn and assist with more complicated procedures.
• Perform routine workup of equine medical cases with logical progression and evidence-based medicine with consideration towards the economic value of animals if required.
• Provide advice within the scope of your knowledge and experience on issues such as nutrition, breeding, and general health.
• Awareness of the scope of your experience and the point at which additional help and expertise is required.
• Maintain and continue to strive for excellence in practice through continuing professional development.
• Conducts professional work at all times involving considerable independence of approach.
• Prescribe and administer medications and anesthesia.
• Perform radiographic procedures.
• Perform pathological testing in accordance with infection control protocols.
• Perform surgical autopsy and euthanasia as required.
• Communicate diagnosis and treatment plans to clients.
• Perform on call duties as required.
• Meet animal health regulatory and legislative requirements.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Registration with state Veterinary Board.
• Bachelor of Veterinary Science or equivalent degree.
• A minimum of two years’ veterinary experience.
• Current and valid Driver’s license.
• Demonstrated ability to focus on customer needs.
• Ability to work as a team and independently with all members of staff.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills including the ability to clearly communicate with staff and clients alike.
• Time management with regard to both punctuality and the ability to complete tasks within the required timeframe.
• Maintain a high standard of presentation, taking pride in one’s personal appearance and the clinic itself.
• Sound knowledge of health and safety obligations and demonstrated skills in safe operation of equipment relevant to a mixed animal practice.

The salary offered will be in the region $65,000 – $80,000, depending upon experience.