Small Animal Veterinarian

Small Animal Vet | $100k–$140k + $10k Sign-On | Gladstone, Coastal Central QLD

Boyne Tannum  & Harbour City Veterinary Surgery | Full-time

Finish your consult list, walk the dog on the beach before dinner, and still be home before the sun goes down. That's an ordinary Tuesday here. We're looking for a small animal vet to join two established clinics 20 minutes apart on the Central Queensland coast — with a brand-new purpose-built hospital going up in Gladstone right now. Get in early and help shape it.

About Us

Two busy clinics, loyal clients who actually take your advice, and a team that likes each other. No corporate gloss — just good medicine, proper backup and colleagues who'll happily scrub in with you.

• A caseload with real variety — consults, workups, medicine and surgery, not the same three things all week.
• Kit you'll actually use: multiple consult rooms, ultrasound, digital X-ray, surgery suites and in-house IDEXX labs.
• Nurses who are hands-on, switched on, and make your day run smoothly.
• A culture built on collaboration, shared lunches, plenty of laughs and the occasional cupcake challenge.
• The time and support to work at your best

The Role

• Full-time - 38 hours a week — with a weekly RDO to actually enjoy the place you live.
• 100% small animal, with a mix of consulting and surgery.
• Shared after-hours roster, backed by Vetriage so the phone only rings when it truly matters

Who We're Looking For

You've got a few years under your belt, you like doing the job properly, and you're ready to trade the commute for a coastline.

• At least 2 years in small animal practice.
• Confident clinical skills and the communication to match.
• A positive, team-first attitude.
• Curiosity — the kind of vet who makes the most of what regional practice throws at them.

Salary & Benefits

• $100,000–$140,000 package, based on experience and skills + $10,000–$15,000 a year in after-hours earning potential
• $10,000 sign-on bonus
• Eligible for Rural HECS Debt Reduction of up to $62,000 to help make a dent in your loan
• Paid VSB registration plus $1,000 a year towards memberships
• Generous CE support, including Vet Education and access to online resources.
• Paid parental leave above the government allowance.
• Retail, travel and service discounts.
• Real career pathways inside a growing veterinary network.

Getting You Here

• Generous relocation assistance
• Shared accommodation waiting when you land, plus help finding somewhere long-term.
• Visa sponsorship and immigration support for candidates eligible for registration in Queensland.

Why Central Queensland?

Our beautiful part of the country offers warm weather, tight-knit community feeling and affordable cost of living. Beaches, national parks, hiking, camping, fishing and 4WD tracks are all on your doorstep — and Brisbane is close enough for a city weekend whenever you want one.

Not sure yet? Come and have a look. We'll put the kettle on, show you the clinics, introduce you to the team and let the place speak for itself.

Apply now via the link below or contact Melissa at [email protected] or 0400 448 461 for more information.