Veterinarian – Surgical Service Support

Bunbury + Eaton Vet Clinics • Permanent • Eaton, Western Australia, Australia • 6d ago

Join South West Vet Specialist Surgery at Eaton Veterinary Clinic.

About the Role:

We're looking for a veterinarian with an interest in small animal surgery to join our referral surgical service and work closely with our specialist surgeon, Dr Brett de Bruyn. The position is a technical veterinarian tasked with facilitating workflow and case management of referral surgical cases. This position is ideal for a veterinarian interested in pursuing speciality or advanced surgery practice and will provide the framework for attaining membership with the Surgical Chapter of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists.

We have an expanding referral surgical caseload, which includes routine and non-routine orthopaedic surgery, arthroscopy, general soft tissue and oncologic surgery and laparoscopy. The successful applicant will be exposed to all facets of case management and have one to one engagement with our specialist surgeon.

What You'll Do:

Attend specialist consults, assist in patient examination and discuss case management strategies
Anaesthetise and perform diagnostic imaging (radiographs or CT) for surgical cases and assist in surgical planning
Surgical scrub assistant
Assist in completing rechecks, consultation notes, discharge notes and referral letters
Support hospitalised patient care, including share of in-patient care
Involvement in the referral process to assist our surgical coordinators with case bookings and scheduling
Weekly book club (Tobias and Johnson) and journal club (ECVS reading list material) with Dr Brett

About You:

A recent graduate or experienced veterinarian with GP or clinical experience — this role suits someone comfortable anaesthetising cases, performing radiographs and managing surgical rechecks with autonomy
Application for ANZCVS Membership in small animal surgery is encouraged — Dr Brett is committed to providing direct mentorship and study support
Confident, clear communicator, comfortable liaising with clients and referring vets as well as the GP vet and nurse team
Reliable, well-organised, and able to work autonomously as your experience grows
Veterinary degree/ qualification that is recognised by the Veterinary Practice Board of Western Australia and a desire to work in a regional country setting

What We Offer:

Introduction to specialist surgical training, with hands-on mentorship from an experienced Specialist Surgeon
Structured support towards ANZCVS Membership examinations
38-hour week
Salary above the general internship award rate (details to be discussed on application)
Exposure to a genuinely varied and complex referral surgical caseload

Application Process:

Please click the Apply button to submit your current CV and a brief cover letter to Josie at Bunbury + Eaton Vet Clinics.