Lort Smith Animal Hospital, North Melbourne VIC
- Flexible days of work
- Flexible shift start times
- Full-time or Part-time
About the role
Be part of our team as we embark on a transformative cultural change journey. Together, we will foster an environment of inclusivity, innovation, and collaboration and this is an opportunity to contribute to our evolving culture and help shape our future. This cultural shift is not just about changing processes but about embracing new perspectives, nurturing creativity, and building a team that thrives on collaboration and mutual respect.
If you are ready to be part of a dynamic team that is driving positive change, we invite you to explore our vacancy as a consulting vet where you will provide high quality, veterinary care designed to ensure the continued delivery of high-quality services to all members of the community.
This role is fully-flexible across 7 days with part-time, full-time, morning, afternoon or evening shifts on offer.
About us
Lort Smith is a Melbourne icon, serving its people and animals for 87 years. We are Australia’s biggest not-for-profit animal hospital treating over 20,000 animals a year across two locations.
Based at North Melbourne, our hospital is a contemporary facility specifically designed to optimise animal health using fear free principles, and updated facilities to support the wellbeing and operations of our hard-working staff.
Our hospital is equipped with CT, digital radiology, ultrasound, endoscope, in-house laboratory, patient monitors and a brand-new, purpose-built separate dog and cat ICU wards.
About you
You have high professional standards and show up to support the team. You find motivation in delivering critical veterinary care and a genuine commitment to helping people and the animals they love.
You will also have:
- Formal veterinary qualifications, and registration to work in Victoria
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a general practice veterinary clinic or animal hospital setting
- Flexibility to work a variety of weekday day, evening and weekend shifts, including some public holidays
- Strong decision-making processes
- High emotional intelligence and self-awareness
- Solid interpersonal skills and a friendly, positive attitude
- An aptitude to succeed in a fast-paced, animal hospital
- Passion for working in an organisation that genuinely serves community
In return, you’ll enjoy:
- CPD study allowance
- Outstanding support from a highly skilled team
- Generous shift loading for overnight shifts
- Work in a contemporary hospital environment
- Onsite parking
- A diverse, inclusive and supportive team environment
- Well regarded EAP – access to 6 free EAP sessions for all staff
- Interesting and diverse caseloads
- Great discounts on veterinary treatment, products and pet insurance
- NFP Salary sacrificing & leave loading
- Pet friendly policies
To learn more about Lort Smith and the work we do, please visit: www.lortsmith.com or look us up on Instagram.
Contact us via careers@lortsmith.com if you'd like us to send you a position description.
If you are excited about the prospect of joining our team and making a difference, please apply directly to careers@lortsmith.com
Lort Smith is a great place to work. We are an equal opportunity employer and actively support workplace diversity, equity and inclusion.
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