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EXPERIENCED MIXED ANIMAL VET - OCT 24

Job Title: Experienced Mixed Animal Veterinarian

Location: Emerald, QLD (and surrounding area)

Company: Maraboon Veterinary Surgery

Rare Mixed Animal Vet Opportunity with ALL THE PERKS!

ABOUT US:

Are you looking for an incredible veterinary opportunity that offers support, work-life balance, and an outstanding remuneration package? Look no further! At Maraboon Veterinary Surgery, we pride ourselves on our amazing culture, a dynamic and innovative team, lovely clients, vast caseloads, and cutting-edge facilities.

With three locations across the Central Highlands, including a brand new large animal hospital and breeding facility, we are expanding our team and need an experienced mixed animal veterinarian to join us long-term.

THE BIG PERKS:

• Work life balance – Our team is our number one priority so we take pride in nurturing an incredible workplace culture and providing all of our staff members with a work life balance to suit.
• Team approach to cases- A diverse, friendly and talented vet team to discuss cases with.
• A true rural practice - We do it all in house, from diagnosis to workup to treatment! And we have all the modern veterinary equipment you could want to practice. With the nearest emergency centre 8 hours away, we are the one stop shop for our clients and patients!
• A supportive and dynamic work environment which thrives on growth, innovation, expansion and encourages continuing education. 
• Nurse-led consultation model – highly trained nursing team with 2:1 ratio to vets
• Negotiable remuneration packages - between $55 and $75/hour (depending upon experience)
• Accommodation Support Options – We have a beautiful 4-bedroom house on acreage—perfect for those with family, or a staff share house, which either can be negotiated into your remuneration package
• Permanent Full-Time Role - with a 4-day workweek promoting work/life balance
• High Staff Retention Rate – We have a solid foundation of staff members who have been with us long term, allowing excellent training and consistency in delivering our high quality service.
• 1 in 6 weekend on-call roster -  including 1 night per week
• $2000 per year continuous education incentive

ABOUT THE CLINICS:

Emerald – 61 Hospital Road

This is the main small animal hospital location. It is a new, purpose built clinic featuring 4 consult rooms, double surgery, separate dog and cat ward, isolation room, vet stations and open plan treatment area. It is renowned for practicing high quality medicine and surgery including orthopaedics. It has state of the art diagnostic equipment with a huge and diverse caseload.

Blackwater – 16 Blain Street

This is a satellite clinic in Blackwater that is open 3 days per week. It is a newly built practice with all the bells and whistles, run by a small, fun team. Here, our experienced vets have the independence to work their daily caseload how they want. Travel to and from Blackwater is included for these shifts (from Emerald).

Large Animal Hospital & Breeding Centre (including mobile vet) – 221 Talafa Road, Emerald

This brand new large animal hospital and breeding facility opened in September 2024 and features a purpose built hospital with top of the line diagnostic equipment, crushes, stables and paddocks on 70 acres of rural bliss. Here we offer cattle and equine ambulatory services, equine breeding services, bull and pregnancy testing. We also have 2 fully equipped mobile vet trucks that travel to clients and patients across Central Queensland.

OTHER PERKS:

• Work under the mentorship of Dr. Angi, an experienced leader with a stellar reputation in the community and expertise in dermatology, medicine, ultrasound, orthopaedics, and reproduction.
• State-of-the-art facilities and diagnostics:
• Top-of-the-line in-house Idexx machines
• New S9 Sonoscape Ultrasound with Colour Flow Doppler and Cardiac Probe
• CR Digital Radiograph Machine, dental xray machines
• Tonovet
• Spacious consult rooms and double surgery
• Heated recovery cages with built-in oxygen
• Digital savy practices with smartflow integrated models

• Regular orthopaedic surgery exposure and an average of 5-6 regular surgeries daily

·         A supportive team environment with highly trained vet nurses and an integrated nurse-led consultation model. Practice managers who has been with the practice for 16 collective years!

·         Access to ongoing learning materials – As an employee you will get access to multiple platforms and course material including Crampton consulting, CVE, Vetonline Courses, VIN and much much more!

·         A locally recognised business model - The Maraboon Vet Surgery won Central Highlands Business of the Year in 2019, 2021 and 2023 with commendations for innovation and a strong commitment to its employees and service delivery. We were also inducted into the hall of fame in 2023!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct thorough examinations of animals and diagnose health issues.
• Perform surgeries and medical procedures as necessary.
• Develop treatment plans and follow up on patient progress.
• Educate pet owners on preventive care, nutrition, and overall animal health.
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure the highest level of patient care.
• Contribute and help with training and mentoring of graduate veterinarians and nurses within the practices

SELECTION CRITERIA:

• Doctor/Bachelor of Veterinary Science from an accredited institution (recognised in Australia)
• Valid veterinary license in with VSB QLD (can help you obtain this if you do not have it)
• More than 3 years experience in mixed animal practice preferred.
• Strong and effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• A compassionate attitude toward animals and their owners.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high pressure environment
• Top notch time management skills

DO A REFERENCE CHECK ON US!

We highly encourage anyone who wants to work with us to do a reference check on us! We can provide you with our own list of references (previous/current staff members and clients) so you can hear it directly from our team about how exceptional our workplace/team is. Don’t hesitate to reach out and we can provide a list to you. 

HOW TO APPLY:

If this sounds like your dream job, don’t hesitate! Send your resume and cover letter to:

Alliza Marino
Practice Manager
Maraboon Veterinary Surgery
61 Hospital Road
PO Box 2316
Emerald, QLD, 4720
Email: manager@maraboonvet.com.au
Phone: 07 4987 6800

Check us out at www.maraboonvet.com.au or visit our socials (Facebook/Instagram – Maraboon Vet) to get a snippet of how awesome our team is!

Job Title: Senior Veterinary Nurse 

Location: Emerald, QLD (and surrounding area)

Company: Maraboon Veterinary Surgery

Looking for your DREAM VET NURSING job? We are on the hunt for a new nurse superstar to join our team! With a diverse role across 3 of our locations, the position has hands on responsibilities running consults, overseeing hospital operations, assisting in surgery and assisting at our new large animal hospital. Cert II or IV qualifications (or equivalent experience) will be highly regarded. This opportunity offers an attractive remuneration package and a supportive work/life roster. The position is full-time (attractive 4 day week) and a 1 in 4 weekend shift. It is fast-paced, high pressure but highly rewarding, working amongst one of the best and most supportive teams in the industry. 

The Big PERKS!

• Nurse-led consultation model – Our nurses do it all from running consults to running all of our diagnostics! We have a highly trained nursing team with 2:1 ratio to vets
• Work life balance – Our team is our number one priority so we take pride in nurturing an incredible workplace culture and providing all of our staff members with a work life balance to suit.
• Diverse role – with shifts across all 3 of our locations (2 small animal clinics and our brand new large animal hospital and breeding facility!).
• A true rural practice - We do it all in house, from diagnosis to workup to treatment! And we have all the modern veterinary equipment! With the nearest emergency centre 8 hours away, we are the one stop shop for our clients and patients, so the cases are diverse and interesting!
• A supportive and dynamic work environment which thrives on growth, innovation, expansion and encourages continuing education. 
• Negotiable remuneration packages - between $25 and $32/hour (depending upon experience)
• Permanent Full-Time Role - with a 4-day workweek promoting work/life balance
• High Staff Retention Rate – We have a solid foundation of staff members who have been with us long term, allowing excellent training and consistency in delivering our high quality service.
• 1 in 4 weekend on-call roster -  including 1 night per week
• $1000 per year continuous education incentive\

Responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing hospital and day patient treatments and procedures.
• Surgery patient care (including anaesthetic monitoring).
• Blood sampling, catheterisation and in-house diagnostic testing.
• Consult nurse duties including client education, assisting the veterinarians with consults and billing.
• All basic veterinary nurse duties including cleaning, surgical instrument sterilisation, upholding WHS protocols and patient handling.
• Assisting with reception duties, including taking phone calls, greeting and discharging patients/clients and payment handling. 

Work Hours & Remuneration

• Hours between 8am and 5.15pm weekdays
• Saturday rotation roster (usually 1 in 4 weekend rotation) from 8.30am till 2pm
• Above award rate with negotiable terms to suit the best candidate!
• Continued education allowance

Essential Selection Criteria

• A genuine love for animals and outstanding animal handling practices
• Strong ability to work in a cohesive team environment as well as independently 
• Exceptional work ethic and ability to show initiative
• Quick learning skills and ability to work effectively in emergency/high pressure situations
• A high priority approach to patient and client care/customer service
• Great verbal and written communication skills 
• Good skills with computer software including MS Office
• Effective time management and organisational skills

Desired Selection Criteria

• Previous experience with veterinary specific systems including RXWorks and Smartflow software systems
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in small or mixed animal practice 
• Certificate II or IV in Veterinary nursing (or similar qualification)

ABOUT THE CLINICS:

Emerald – 61 Hospital Road

This is the main small animal hospital location. It is a new, purpose built clinic featuring 4 consult rooms, double surgery, separate dog and cat ward, isolation room, vet stations and open plan treatment area. It is renowned for practicing high quality medicine and surgery including orthopaedics. It has state of the art diagnostic equipment with a huge and diverse caseload.

Blackwater – 16 Blain Street

This is a satellite clinic in Blackwater that is open 3 days per week. It is a newly built practice with all the bells and whistles, run by a small, fun team. Here, our experienced vets have the independence to work their daily caseload how they want. Travel to and from Blackwater is included for these shifts (from Emerald).

Large Animal Hospital & Breeding Centre (including mobile vet) – 221 Talafa Road, Emerald

This brand new large animal hospital and breeding facility opened in September 2024 and features a purpose built hospital with top of the line diagnostic equipment, crushes, stables and paddocks on 70 acres of rural bliss. Here we offer cattle and equine ambulatory services, equine breeding services, bull and pregnancy testing. We also have 2 fully equipped mobile vet trucks that travel to clients and patients across Central Queensland.

About Emerald

Located about 3 hours west of Rockhampton, Emerald is a large rural town with a population of about 12,000. Emerald is renowned for its mining and agricultural resources. With a couple of shopping centres, cinema, lots of community events, Emerald is a family friendly township. It also has close proximity to Lake Maraboon, Carnarvon Gorge, and Gemfields region and the beach (only 3.5 hours away). Emerald doesn’t seem as rural as it sounds. With a community of friendly people, many sporting and recreational opportunities and a high number of community events, the Central Highlands is a fantastic place to live.

To apply

The strongest candidate will receive an above award pay rate and other employee benefits can be negotiated. Applications for local residents will only be accepted in person at the clinic with a cover letter and resume. 

Other applications outside the area are encouraged to forward their application to:

Alliza Marino

Practice Manager

Maraboon Veterinary Surgery

61 Hospital Road

P.O. Box 2316

Emerald, QLD, 4720

OR email: manager@maraboonvet.com.au