Graduate Veterinarian

Graduating in 2025? Start Your Veterinary Career With Confidence at Mackay Vet Clinic

If you’re looking for a supportive, structured, and genuinely exciting start to your veterinary career, this is the perfect place to begin. Mackay Vet Clinic and VetPartners are now welcoming expressions of interest for the 2026 Graduate Academy — a program designed to elevate your skills, confidence, and professional growth from day one.

What Your First Year Will Look Like

Think of this as your professional launchpad. Over 12 months, you’ll be embedded in a clinic that prioritises your development and sets you up for long-term success.

You’ll receive:

• A structured learning and development program
• Your own onsite Clinical Mentor plus a dedicated Graduate Manager
• Hands-on workshops through our state-of-the-art Veterinary Training Centres
• Broad exposure across small animal medicine and surgery
• Tailored CPD including webinars, conferences, and practical training
• Access to VetEducation for continuous growth and reflection

Your first year shouldn’t feel overwhelming. It should feel supported, challenging in the right ways, and full of learning moments — and this program delivers exactly that.

Why Mackay Veterinary Clinic?

This clinic offers an exceptional foundation for new graduates, with the right blend of variety, support, and opportunity.

• $5,000 relocation allowance + $10,000 bonus after 24 months
• Varied caseload including small animals and exotics
• A skilled, engaged, and genuinely supportive veterinary and nursing team
• Modern equipment: digital and dental x-ray, ultrasound, in-house lab, orthopaedic gear
• Exposure to visiting specialists in orthopaedics, ophthalmology, and dermatology
• Support to pursue and develop your special areas of interest
• This is a clinic where grads grow quickly — because they’re backed by people who want to see them succeed.

Live the Lifestyle in Mackay

Mackay is a coastal hidden gem offering balance, sunshine, and natural beauty. You’ll enjoy:

• Beautiful beaches
• Dog-friendly parks and walking tracks
• Rainforest escapes
• Short weekend trips to Airlie Beach and the Whitsundays
• It’s an ideal location for grads who want a relaxed, outdoorsy, and community-focused lifestyle.

Why Choose VetPartners?

• When you join VetPartners, you’re joining a group that actively invests in your development and wellbeing.
• $2,000 CPD allowance
• Two weeks of study leave in your first year
• Access to world-class Veterinary Training Centres
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Dedicated Wellbeing & Inclusion team
• Paid parental leave + return-to-work bonus
• Employee referral rewards
• This is a network built to support your career — not just your first job.

Who Can Apply

Final-year students or recent graduates from Australian or New Zealand veterinary programs.

VetPartners is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to building diverse and inclusive teams.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Contact Alisa: [email protected] or text 0466 422 294