Northern Territory

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  1. Darwin - Durack - 4 vet small animal practice
  2. The Never Never - Katherine - 3 vet mixed, equine/small animal

KATHERINE, THE NEVER NEVER - EQUINE/SMALL ANIMAL New Position

Are you looking to practice an extremely high quality standard of veterinary medicine in the heart of the outback, middle of the Never Never, doorstep to Kakadu and Litchfield? Looking for something different? Something a little bit more exciting and challenging? Looking to practice/expand your small and large animal skills? How about practicing in one of the NT’s vibrant bustling towns, located in the outback of Australia?

Northern Territory Veterinary Services has a position for equine/small animal or predominantly small animal practitioner in its Katherine practice.

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The premises are purpose built, fully air-conditioned and include a dedicated surgical theatre, large prep/treatment room, lab room, vets office and on site horse yard. Equipment includes digital x-ray, ultrasound, endoscopes, stryker orthopaedic equipment and TPLO saw, in house Idexx lab machines, fluid pumps, pulse ox, ECG and BP monitors, digital dental x-ray, iM3 dental machine, fully computerized with Rx works and vehicles equipped for large animal ambulatory practice and remote community visits. We also operate Aboriginal Community Veterinary Services, providing services to remote indigenous communities throughout the whole NT. Visits last for 1 to 14 days, averaging 5 days duration and are often to spectacular and otherwise inaccessible areas.

We are seeking a new graduate or experienced mixed animal or predominantly small animal practitioner.

Small animal work includes routine small animal medicine and surgery with advanced surgical options if desired, and a small component of birds, natives, exotics and pocket pets. Equine work is routine ambulatory practice for pleasure and station horses. Willingness to travel to remote Aboriginal Communities and overseas to take part in dog and cat health and control programs is also encouraged.

Katherine sits in the heart of the Top End, surrounded by Nitmiluk, Litchfield and Kakadu national parks. It is only a 3 hr drive or 45 min flight to Darwin and is well serviced by schools, hospital, cinemas, cafes and restaurants and many sporting and social clubs. Popular outdoor activities include camping, hiking, fishing, boating, water skiing, horse riding and cycling.

Salary package of up to $160k dependant on experience, well above award for recent or new graduates. Total annual leave of 15 weeks (includes annual leave, study leave and accumulated RDO’s) leaves plenty of time for exploring the area, visits interstate or overseas holidays. Relocation Expenses covered. We strongly support continuing education.

Contact Alex Burleigh at info@ntvet.com.au or 08 8972 3599 for more information.

Check out our website www.ntvet.com.au or facebook.com/ntvets

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DURACK, DARWIN - SMALL ANIMAL

Full or Part Time Vet Position

We are seeking a veterinary surgeon to join our expanding team at University Avenue Vet Hospital and Darwin My Vet Service!

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Employee Testimonials:

"Family friendly employment! Moving from interstate, away from family and friends with a small child was challenging enough. Yet to find employment that supported your families availabilities with some extra personal challenges along the way has hands down been a winner! To be supported, listened to and able to work on personal & professional goals has enabled me to build my village again and am so honoured to be apart of this amazing team and have met some beautiful people I now call family." Kind Regards; Chantelle Leverton

"University Avenue and Darwin My Vet has been my workplace for now 7 years. It is the most people oriented, family-friendly and flexible workplace I have ever encountered. The owners are focused on staff well being, satisfaction and will support an individuals’ special interests and goals. Management will support staff in any way they can and are focused on solutions. The core staff is long term, compassionate and highly experienced to give great client outcomes." Dr Lara Dauth BScBVMS

Visit www.tourismtopend.com.au for further information. You can also find our practices at www.univets.com.au and www.darwinmyvetservice.com.au.

If you are interested in joining our team, please contact the Practice Manager and forward your details to tsmith@univets.com.au

University Avenue Veterinary Hospital & Darwin My Vet Service
66 University Avenue
Durack NT 0830

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