Mixed Veterinarian – Singleton & Branxton Veterinary Hospital

About us:

We are a well-established and progressive mixed practice veterinary hospital offering general veterinary services for patients in the Hunter Valley.

Our dynamic team currently consists of 7 full-time vets and 12 nurses and reception staff. There is always another vet available for a second opinion and we enjoy working together on cases.

The practice sees a great surgical caseload, providing the opportunity to develop and hone your surgical skills, with the option to undertake and learn orthopaedics if desired.

We are excited to share the continued growth of Singleton Veterinary Hospital with the addition of our Branxton clinic. This expansion strengthens our presence in the Hunter Valley and creates opportunities to work across two complementary locations. The Branxton clinic, located in the rapidly growing Huntlee Estate, supports our established Singleton hospital by broadening our client base, enhancing case variety and providing flexibility for our team. Together, the two clinics operate as one connected practice, sharing knowledge, support and resources while offering the benefits of both a well-established hospital and a modern, growing clinic environment.

Singleton Veterinary Hospital is located in the large riverside town of Singleton in the Hunter Valley. There are all the amenities you need, along with wine tasting, heritage walks and much more! The area is approximately 2 hours from Sydney and just under an hour from the Newcastle coastline.

Branxton Veterinary Hospital is located within the newly established and growing Huntlee Estate, positioned perfectly surrounded by the beautiful Hunter Valley vineyard regions. A quick 10-minute drive places you in the middle of the best wineries and restaurants the hunter has to offer. The area is approximately 1.5 hours from Sydney and 45 minutes on the Hunter expressway to the stunning Newcastle coastline.

About the position:

• Our case load is approx. 80% small animal, 20% large animals, including beef, dairy, equine & hobby farm work.
• Full time position worked as a four-day week
• Purpose built vet hospitals with all the latest equipment including state-of-the-art My Lab US, digital radiography, Idexx lab, IM3 dental & orthopaedic equipment etc.
• Team dynamic is very supportive with wide skill set amongst the existing vets
• After-hours is shared amongst the team and remunerated very well. It is also supported by our Vetriage service (and this is where you see all the interesting cases!)

About you:

We are looking for positive individuals who are capable of working efficiently and conscientiously within a team environment. Looking after our team members is very important to us and we pride ourselves on the support we give to recent graduates. We have extensive experience in student placement programs and have received awards related to this with Sydney University. The practice provides 24/7 support to all of our vets. In particular, we encourage recent graduates to undertake challenging medical and surgical cases with full support and assistance.

You are keen to move to a regional area and take advantage of the benefits of working in a great team and for a company that values your support and development.

What we can offer:

• Generous salary and package dependent on experience
• Rural HECS Debt Reduction Scheme! This clinic is registered as part of the rural HECS debt reduction scheme to the value of $62,000 over 4 years for eligible candidates!
• Plus, Apiam Perks and Benefits including:
  • VSB Registration paid.
  • 5 days paid volunteer leave.
  • Paid parental leave in addition to the government scheme.
  • Access to an online resource library.
  • Genuine paid support for CE.
  • Plus, various retail, travel, and service discounts.
• New Grads New and recently graduated vets benefit from Apiam’s Graduate Development Program.  We recognize that the transition to practice can be a challenging time.  This program includes monthly structured support, a mentor program and the “Grad Retreat” which provides practical seminars and workshops to help fast track your skills.
• CPD: We offer strong opportunities for training, personal development and career progression. You will be encouraged to build additional skills through exposure to different clinics and case types, supported by high quality internal training and genuine, ongoing support to help you progress your career.

Next Steps:

Please contact Corinne on 0458 387 478 or corinne.warnick@apiam.com.au to chat about the position and apply with your cover letter and resume.