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EXPERIENCED EQUINE/LARGE ANIMAL VET - FEB 25

Job Title: Experienced Equine/Large Animal Veterinarian

Location: Emerald, QLD (and surrounding area)

Company: Maraboon Veterinary Surgery/Maraboon Rural Vet Services

ABOUT US:

After a truly sensational opening breeding season in 2024/2025, Maraboon Rural Vet are seeking an experienced equine/large animal vet to join the team for the rest of 2025 and into the next season. This is an incredible opportunity to work in a brand new, custom-built breeding centre with a growing reputation for great breeding success. This opportunity offers support, work-life balance, a chance to lead your own cases and staff and an outstanding remuneration package to go with. The clients are lovely; there is a vast caseload, cutting edge facilities and opportunities for mixed animal practice on your preferred ratio! In addition, you will be joining a team that is dynamic, innovative and has an amazing culture. 

With three locations across the Central Highlands, including the brand new large animal hospital and breeding facility and 2 ultra modern small animal practices, Maraboon Vet are expanding their team and looking forward to what is shaping up to be an exciting future in equine breeding practice.

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.
  • Be in charge of running your own breeding season in a team environment where workload is shared – we offer a flexible working environment with strong team values that also nurtures individual success!
  • Leadership opportunity – We are looking for a senior equine vet to join the team who can help provide learning support to other staff members as we grow the season workload.
  • Team approach to cases- A diverse, friendly and talented vet team to discuss cases with.
  • Brand new equine breeding centre and two fitted out mobile trucks – Having only opened in September 2024, this facility is located on 70 beautiful acres, featuring state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment, mare and foal boxes, top of the line hospital stables, cattle crush and so much more! We also have the facilities and equipment for all breeding services including AI (fresh, frozen, chilled), embryo transfers, stallion collection and agistment.
  • Growing cattle services opportunities – In the equine off season, we have a growing number of clients wanting cattle services including preg testing, herd health management and bull testing.
  • Two modern rural small animal practices – With two new modern, small animal clinics, 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 in the Central Highlands.
  • Choose your mixed animal ratio – This opportunity is primarily a large animal/equine role. However, we have plenty of small animal work to go around, so the ratio is your choice!
  • A supportive and dynamic work environment, which thrives on growth, innovation, expansion and encourages continuing education. 
  • Nurse-led consultation model (smallies) – 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 can help with relocation and accommodation support which 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. Increased afterhours workload during breeding season is shared between all vets.
  • $2000 per year continuous education incentive

ABOUT THE CLINICS:

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 equine breeding services, dentistry and surgeries. We also have two fully equipped mobile vet trucks that travel to clients and patients across Central Queensland offering large animal ambulatory services, cattle services including bull and pregnancy testing, routine vaccinations and so much more!

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).

OTHER PERKS:

• Work alongside 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 modern facility and diagnostics (largies):
• Temperature controlled laboratory
• High powered microscopes
• Brand new ultrasound and x-ray equipment
• Brand new custom Killahy stables
• Equine procedure crush & reproduction crush with foal box
• Cattle crush and yards
• Outdoor day yards
• Truck ramp
• 2 indoor ICU stables with camera monitoring
• State-of-the-art facilities and diagnostics (smallies):
• Top-of-the-line in-house Idexx machines
• New S9 Sonoscape Ultrasound with Colour Flow Doppler and Cardiac Probe
• CR Digital Radiograph Machine, dental x-ray machines
• Tonovet
• Spacious consult rooms and double surgery
• Heated recovery cages with built-in oxygen
• Digital savvy 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 have 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 more!
• A locally recognised and awarded business model within the Central Highlands – We have won awards for business of the year and have been inducted into the hall of fame with commendations for innovation and a strong commitment to its employees and service delivery.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute and help lead our team into equine breeding success in 2025/2026
• 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)
• Additional qualifications in Equine Medicine and Dentistry will be highly recognised
• More than 4 years’ experience in mixed animal practice/equine breeding
• Strong and effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• A passion for mentoring and leading others
• A compassionate attitude toward animals and their owners.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high pressure environment
• Ability to work strongly within a team environment as well as individually
• Top notch time management and organisational 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. Do not hesitate to reach out and we can provide a list to you. 

HOW TO APPLY:

If this sounds like your dream job, do not 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 on our socials (Facebook/Instagram – Maraboon Rural Vet Services/Maraboon Vet) to get a snippet of how awesome our team is!

SENIOR VETERINARY NURSE - APRIL 25

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 2 of our locations, the position has hands on responsibilities running consults, overseeing hospital operations, and assisting in surgery. Cert II or IV qualifications (or equivalent experience) will be a requirement. 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 2 of our locations (2 small animal clinics).
• A true rural practice - We do it all in house, from diagnosis to workup to treatment! In addition, 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.  AND we have THE BEST WORK CULTURE!
• Negotiable remuneration packages – between $25-$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 treatment 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.

§  Assisting the Large Animal Vets with appointments and callouts (in a rotating roster).

Work Hours

§  Full time hours between 8am and 5.15pm weekdays – attractive 4 day work week!

§  Saturday rotation roster (usually 1 in 4 weekend rotation) from 8.30am till 2pm

§  Paid nurse on call roster (usually 1 night per week and 1 in 5 weekends) plus a high remuneration package for any callouts attended.

§  Continued education allowance

Essential Selection Criteria

§  Minimum 2 years’ experience in small or mixed animal practice

§  Certificate II or IV in Veterinary nursing (or similar qualification)

§  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

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).

About Emerald

Located about 2.5 hours west of Rockhampton, Emerald is a large rural town with a population of about 13,000. Emerald is renowned for its mining and agricultural resources. Emerald is the largest town in the Central Highlands region and services many of the other local townships. With 3 shopping centres, cinemas and close proximity to Lake Maraboon, Carnarvon Gorge, and Gemfields region and the beach (only 3 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, Emerald 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:

Kasey Pyle

Practice Manager

Maraboon Veterinary Surgery

61 Hospital Road

P.O. Box 2316

Emerald, QLD, 4720

Or email: accounts@maraboonvet.com.au

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!