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🐾 Veterinarian Opportunity – Hawthorn Vet (South Australia)
We are looking for a dedicated Veterinarian to join our close-knit and friendly team at Hawthorn Vet!
About Us
Hawthorn Vet is a modern, small animal practice located in Adelaide’s affluent south‑eastern suburbs, just minutes from the CBD.
We pride ourselves on delivering a personalised, high-quality service in a relaxed and supportive environment — offering the capabilities of a larger clinic while maintaining the warmth and feel of a smaller team.
Our collaborative culture is built on support, encouragement, and a good sense of humour, ensuring a positive workplace where everyone enjoys coming to work.
Our facilities include:
- Digital radiography (including dental x-ray)
- Ultrasound
- IDEXX in-house pathology
- Capability for a wide range of procedures, including orthopaedics (e.g. TPLO) and soft tissue surgery
Why Join Us
At Hawthorn Vet, we are committed to helping you grow professionally while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
We offer:
- Strong support for continuing professional development (CPD)
- Access to training and development opportunities through our broader veterinary network
- A flexible roster tailored to the right candidate
- A genuinely supportive, collaborative team environment
The Role
This is a varied and engaging role with a mix of clinical responsibilities, including:
- Consultations
- Surgery (soft tissue and orthopaedics if desired)
- Dentistry
- Diagnostic procedures and imaging
- Ongoing care of hospitalised patients
Clinic hours:
- Weekdays: 9:00am – 6:30pm
- Saturdays: 8:30am – 1:00pm (1 in 4 rotation)
- No after-hours or on-call work (all emergency cases are referred)
We primarily see dogs and cats, with occasional exotics and local wildlife cases.
What We’re Looking For
- BVSc (or equivalent) and eligible for registration in South Australia
- Minimum of 2 years’ practical experience
- Confidence in managing a mixed medical and surgical caseload
- Strong commitment to high standards of patient care
- Ability to manage caseloads independently
- Excellent communication and client relationship skills
How to Apply
Whether you’re looking for a fresh opportunity or considering relocating, we’d love to hear from you.
📩 Reach out for a confidential discussion and learn more about becoming part of the Hawthorn Vet team.