New Graduate Development Program | Full-time
We are looking for new or recent graduates to join our New Graduate Development Program in early 2025. We provide a mentored and fully supported experience to build your foundation in veterinary practice while you rotate through general practice, emergency consulting shifts, critical care, internal medicine, and surgery – giving you a unique opportunity to experience both private general and referral practice in your formative year.
About us
At Peninsula Vet Emergency & Referral Hospital, we pride ourselves on having a great team focused environment. Through the collaboration of our entire veterinary team, we strive to provide best practice care for all our patients, while maintaining exceptional customer service. We are part of the Peninsula Vet Care group which consists of a network of high-quality general practice clinics.
Our hospital is purpose-built, equipped with the latest in diagnostic equipment and tools required and expected in a referral hospital. We are staffed with specialists and referral clinicians in surgery, internal medicine and emergency and critical care, as well as experienced nurses to support you. We also routinely have a visiting anaesthesia specialist. Our general practice clinic in Mt Eliza is where you will be spending most of your time while on the GP rotation.
About the role
- Our 12-month New Graduate Development Program provides a balanced roster rotating through general practice, emergency consulting shifts, internal medicine and surgery. The shifts will include a mix of days, evenings, weekends and occasional public holidays.
- You will have primary case responsibility under close supervision while on the general practice and emergency rotations.
- You will be observing and assisting with consults, workups, and procedures while on surgery and internal medicine rotations.
- Learning within the programme includes didactic teaching, case reviews, participation in weekly journal club and case rounds.
- A “mentor buddy” for the duration of the programme with regular feedback.
- An opportunity within the programme to pursue an externship in your area of interest.
- A friendly and supportive environment with a focus on your wellness, provision of snacks to nourish you during the busy shifts.
- Prospects for ongoing employment within our hospital or group of general practice clinics.
About you
The position would be well suited to candidates who demonstrate the following:
- A new or recent veterinary graduate eligible for registration in Victoria.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills, with a positive attitude and the ability to work together as a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Motivated and driven, with a passion for learning and commitment to providing the best patient care.
- Committed to our core values of being passionate, building trust, having fun, growing and evolving, and having compassion and respect.
What we will offer you
- Opportunity to work with and learn from industry-leading specialists
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities
- A positive and fun workplace and a supportive team
- Generous continuing education allowance plus one-week study leave
- In-house education program
- Great employee benefits & discounts for the health of your pet
- A focus on your wellness and mental health support available to all employees
To learn more about us
Visit our social pages on Facebook or LinkedIn to get a feel for who we are, and join our Vet Education Hub. At the Vet Education Hub, we are dedicated to providing the veterinary community exclusive, free access to educational videos and content delivered by our trusted team of specialists, registrars, and residents.
How to apply
If you are ready to begin your career in a well-supported environment, please apply using the form below, including your CV and a cover letter.
Thank you!
Cassandra (Cass) Love
Human Resources Manager
