Veterinary Surgeon

Seven Mile Animal Centre (SMAC) provides veterinary medical and surgical services for four-legged family members at our Seven Mile Beach location as well as mobile services and support to their human caregivers. SMAC is seeking a full-time, experienced, compassionate Veterinarian to join our team in providing outstanding 24/7 care. We provide exceptional client service, outstanding and comprehensive medical care including wellness services, emergency care, surgery, dentistry and more.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Competent in a range of surgical procedures – managing complex abdominal procedures and anesthesia protocols for patients with varying risk factors.
• Minimum 3 years experience in small animal practice
• Confident performing dental scaling, extractions and dental x-rays
• Competent and proficient in diagnostic imaging e.g. x-ray and ultrasound/echocardiology
• Experience and proficient in emergency and critical care
• Team player and confident working independently to provide detailed prognoses and treatment plans
• Reviewing new medical treatment protocols – up to date with current medical treatments
• Experienced with low stress handling practices
• Supervision and management experience with veterinary and nursing staff
• 40 hours/wk plus 24 hours on call every 3 days covering evening, weekends and holidays (colleague holiday/absence)
• Provide all patient care following the guidelines of AVMA and AAHA
• Experience with advanced surgical procedures, orthopedic, oncology and/or advanced certification preferred
• Attending at private residences to provide mobile in-home care