About the RSPCA Qld Wildlife Hospital 

RSPCA Queensland is a non-government, community-based charity dedicated to improving the lives of wildlife, domestic, farmed, and native animals in Queensland. Our mission statement is simple but powerful: Together We Change Lives. 

 

RSPCA Queensland has the largest and busiest Wildlife Hospital network in the state, providing care to over 24,000 native animals every year. There are many factors that impact our native animals: natural disasters such as bushfire and droughts, dog attacks, road accidents, disease and habitat loss.  

 

About the role 

RSPCA operates 7 days a week. The ideal candidate will be able to work across the Wildlife and Domestic animal space, providing support at the Eumundi Rehabilitation Centre, Gympie Animal Care Centre, Noosa Animal Care Centre, and Wacol Animal Care Campus as needed.  

 

The role will: 

  • Provide high quality veterinary care (both medical and surgical) to all animals presented to the clinic. 
  • Ensure high quality medical records are maintained for all patients. 
  • Ensure a high standard of communication with internal and external stakeholders. 
  • Assist in supervising Veterinary students. 
  • Assist in training Animal Rescue Officers and Veterinary Nurses and assist in overseeing their S4 drug use in accord with the organisational accreditation program. 
  • Help to ensure good welfare outcomes are achieved for each and every patient. 
  • Ensure the values of the RSPCA QLD are upheld amongst wildlife veterinarians, veterinary nurses and wildlife assistants. 
  • Regularly attend wildlife veterinary team and general staff meetings. 

 

Who are we looking for?  

  • Minimum of five years’ general veterinary experience. 
  • Minimum of two years’ experience working with wildlife. 
  • A BVSc, DVM or equivalent is required. 
  • Demonstrated ability to work well & multi-task under pressure in a high-volume, busy hospital environment. 
  • Excellent communication (verbal and written). 
  • Excellent relationship building skills within your team and across departments. 
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills, including high attention to detail and the ability to prioritise tasks within a busy work schedule. 
  • Ability to establish solutions for complex problems whilst working autonomously and as collaborating as part of a team. 
  • Flexibility and adaptability. 
  • Genuine interest in animal welfare and the objectives of RSPCA Qld. 
  • Ability to perform physical duties including manual handling, and an ability to handle a minimum weight of 10 kilos. 

 

This is a part-time position, working 22.8hrs per week across a 7-day roster and primarily based at our Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre at Eumundi, however this role will also be ideally providing veterinary support at the Gympie and Noosa Animal Care facilities.  Remuneration is based on qualifications, skills and experience. Previous welfare experience is an asset but not essential. 

 

Benefits and culture 

  • Access to counselling and mental health support services, Paid parental leave, Flexible Working Arrangements, Companion Animal leave and Study leave. 
  • Free animal adoption options, staff discounts with retailers, free pet vaccines, 40% off Royal Canin pet food, boarding options and much more. 
  • Salary packaging and novated lease arrangements on offer with our provider. 
  • Access to a range of learning and development opportunities that will benefit and support your professional development. 
  • Countless opportunities to interact with the animals in our care. 
  • Be a part of a purpose driven organisation where the work you do really does have an impact on the welfare of animals. 

 

How to apply: 

Please click here or visit www.seek.com.au and search using the keywords ‘Veterinarian’, location ‘Eumundi’ and follow the application instructions, including a copy of your resume and cover letter outlining the following:  

 

  • Please provide a brief summary of your clinical/diagnostic and/or surgical experience 
  • Please tell us your yearly salary expectations 

 

Equity 

We are an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive hiring process. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of ra