Veterinarian (Locum)
Job No:
VNA805
Location:
Kensington, VIC
- 2 days per week initially for 3 months, then ongoing intermittently
- Located at our Kensington Seeing Eye Dogs facility
- $95 per hour
About Us
At Seeing Eye Dogs Australia, dogs are more than just a job – they are our life.
As a division of Vision Australia, Seeing Eye Dogs strives to develop and maintain innovative, high-quality dog guide services to enhance the mobility and independence of people who are blind or have low vision.
We follow the journey of a Seeing Eye Dog from their breeding and initial development as puppies, through their advanced training to ensure they can safely guide their future partners, to matching them with a client and finally ending with their happy retirement after eight years of dedicated service.
This journey is not only meaningful and rewarding, but also fun!
About the Opportunity
As our Veterinarian, you will uphold the health of Seeing Eye Dogs at all stages of the program in such a way that their ability to work as a SED is promoted. In this role you will also:
- Provide routine heath care including; veterinary consultations, vaccination and nutrition programs, and procedures
- Perform routine health checks at critical stages of a SED’s development including; admission to training, matching to a client and graduation with a client
- Provide veterinary advice on a dog’s ability to function as a SED where it relates to their health
View the Position Description for this role
About You
As part of the Seeing Eye Dogs team, you should hold a qualification in Veterinary Science that is recognised in Australia. In addition, current registration with the Veterinary Practitioners Board of Victoria is required. You will also have:
- Minimum 5 years' full time equivalent experience in small animal practice (with daily veterinary care of dogs)
- Current radiation licence
- Ability to work independently in regards to complex surgeries and medical cases
Benefits of Working at Vision Australia
- Additional leave is available via our purchase leave and accrued day off schemes
- Annual salary review to ensure your pay is in-line with the market rates
- On-the-job skill development and coaching available
- Location is easily accessible by public transportation and parking available on-site
Contact
If you have any questions about the role please contact the hiring manager, Nicola Cotton.
To apply
If this sounds like a great fit for you then please complete our online application.
Applications should consist of a full resume and a cover letter. Please note that PDF documents are not accepted for accessibility reasons. If you require any support or considerations with the application process, please reach out to People and Culture or the above hiring manager.
For more information about working at Vision Australia, please visit our Careers page.
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive culture, and value diversity and all abilities. We highly encourage applications from candidates who are blind or have low vision and from those who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
