New Graduate Veterinarian - VetPartners Graduate Academy 2025
Better Pet Vets is looking for a full-time, Graduate Veterinarian to join our team, located in Mackay, Queensland, Australia. Mackay is a fantastic place to live and work. Only a short 90-minute drive to beautiful Airlie Beach and the award-winning Whitsundays and the Great Barrier Reef. Sunny one day, fantastic the next. Brisbane is only a short 1.5-hour flight from Mackay.
We are looking for a fabulous vet to join our fun, happy and close-knit team, of skilled veterinarians, nurses, and receptionists. Better Pet Vets is a progressive, well-equipped practice with our hospital being a purpose built, modern building. Our ideal candidate is fun, organised, communicates well with the team, and loves to build relationships with the clients.
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Our Graduate Academy is designed to support final-year and recent graduates as they transition into the workforce. Whether you're interested in joining an independent practice or a larger group, our program ensures you receive personalised mentoring and structured training to establish a strong foundation for your career.
Some of the amazing benefits you'll get to enjoy:
- Supportive 12-18 month structured graduate program.
- 2 weeks study leave and $2000 CPD allowance in the first year.
- Unparalleled mentoring and training to build an excellent foundation for your career.
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Continuing Professional Development and free access to our 6 Veterinary Training Centres: veterinarytrainingcentre.com.au/partners
- Employee Assistance Program with regular mental and resilience training sessions and events+ access to dedicated well-being and inclusion team.
- Pathways to specialisation and/or leadership.
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Becoming a part of our network of 270 clinics across Australia and New Zealand.
Our Graduate Program:
We’ve designed this program to give graduates, like yourself, the clinical knowledge and training needed to pursue your career aspirations, in an encouraging environment from day one:
Guaranteed onsite Clinical Mentor:
- Access to offsite Clinical and Professional Support, including Graduate Academy Manager, Veterinary Manager, and Vet Mentor.
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Emphasis on feedback and continuous improvement.
Focus on your Health and Wellbeing:
- Regular mental health and resilience training.
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Access to Employee Assistance Program for physical, social, and psychological well-being Access to a Vet Mentor outside your clinic for professional, well-being, and clinical support Social events with your Graduate peers.
Professional Development:
- Guaranteed attendance to Veterinary Training Centers with practical workshops in dentistry, surgery, and pathology.
- Access to Graduate webinars covering clinical and nonclinical topics Tailored learning pathways to match your interests.
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Development in surgery and medicine across our small animal practices with selected opportunities in mixed and equine practices.
Increased Performance and Competence:
- Regular industry performance checks.
- Opportunity for rapid career progression.
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Access to VetEducation for self-reflective and constructive education.
Comprehensive Financial Rewards and Benefits:
- Competitive starting salary.
- Access to various employee benefits and rewards.
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Structured learning program designed to enhance your clinical skills.
How to apply for our 2025 Graduate program:
Apply now via our website! For more information, please email Lance on: [email protected] or call 0493540319.
Join an employer that celebrates diversity and is invested in providing you a strong foundation for a meaningful and rewarding career as a Veterinarian!
Our program is open to Final Year students or recent graduates of a recognised Australian or New Zealand Veterinary University.
