Job Description

Full-time and Part-time hours available

About Us:

At The Lost Dogs’ Home, we are a foundation in Victoria's animal welfare landscape, celebrated for our compassionate care of around 18,000 lost and abandoned dogs and cats every year. Beyond caring for animals, we are dedicated to providing diverse animal welfare and community programs, all aimed at giving animals the best chance of a happy and healthy life. Our mission is upheld by passionate individuals who embody a profound affinity for animals, community, and advocacy.

About the role:

At The Lost Dogs' Home Cranbourne, you'll find the right balance of support and challenges, allowing you to develop your shelter-specific skills. While our Cranbourne site doesn't offer general veterinary services to the public, you will still engage in post-adoption consultations and work with foster carers. Additionally, you'll have the unique opportunity to handle cases not commonly seen in private practice and contribute to our mission of giving every animal the best chance at a happy and healthy life.

You will be undertaking sole charge responsibilities once a month for a half day on Saturday, all other days of the week you will have the support of another one or two Veterinarians.

On a day-to-day basis you will be:

• Providing diagnostics, treatment and care to lost and abandoned animals at the Cranbourne shelter
• Medical and surgical examinations in a shelter setting
• Conducting incoming animal checks if indicated
• Undertaking clinical examinations of animals in our care
• Undertaking routine surgical procedures.

About you:

You are an experienced and dedicated Veterinarian, passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of shelter animals in a dynamic and evolving environment. With 3+ years of professional experience, you bring a deep understanding of veterinary practices, a commitment to animal welfare, and the ability to adapt to the unique challenges of shelter care.

Additionally, you will have:

• 3+ years of previous experience as a veterinarian (preferred)
• Well-developed clinical and soft tissue surgical skills
• Emotional maturity and a deep commitment to animal welfare ethics.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on collaboration and teamwork.
• Ability to follow protocols and contribute effectively within a team environment.
• Adaptability to work within a rotating roster, ensuring consistent care and support for shelter animals.

What we can offer you:

• Primarily Monday to Friday, with one weekend shift every four weeks on a rotating roster.
• Excellent remuneration, including generous financial assistance for approved studies and developmental activities
• Large and varied caseload comprising of both small animal medicine and surgery and animal welfare
• Internal support where needed from the greater Lost Dogs Vet Team of 10+ vets with special interests in areas such as shelter medicine, orthopaedics, internal medicine, feline medicine, soft tissue surgery, behaviour and ultrasonography
• Opportunities to further develop your surgical skills
• Paid parental leave
• Reimbursement of Veterinary Board Registration and radiation licence fees
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

If you have the skills, experience and enthusiasm to be successful in this role, please click on the “Apply” button, ensuring you have attached your cover letter and current resume in Word or PDF format. If you have any questions regarding this position, please email recruitment@dogshome.com

Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early as the role may close if a suitable candidate is found. Don't miss out—apply today!

The successful applicant will be required to complete satisfactory background screening checks.

The Lost Dogs’ Home is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Only candidates with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.