A unique opportunity for a veterinarian with a passion for animal welfare to join the Sydney Dogs and Cats Home vet team in a part-time capacity.

• Join a friendly, supportive, and dynamic team dedicated to staff well-being, work-life balance and improving animal welfare
• Work in a modern fully equipped Veterinary Hospital
• No weekend, after hours or public holiday work
• Competitive salary
• Generous discounts on veterinary services for your own pets

About the role

An exciting role in one of Sydney’s leading not-for-profit animal welfare organisations. As a veterinarian within the SDCH veterinary team, you will play an integral part in managing the animals within our care to ensure the best possible outcomes are achieved for them. This role will involve:

• Performing all aspects of medical and surgical veterinary care
• Approaching patient treatment and care with compassion and the use of fear-free techniques to support the animals’ welfare
• Participation in community education programs, animal welfare events, media, and fundraising campaigns
• Assist visiting specialists in complex cases
• Assisting in veterinary related programs including student, volunteer, and community programs

Desired skills and experience

• Has a passion for companion animal welfare
• Strives to provide an exceptional level of patient care
• Has at least 3 years experience with a high level of competency in all aspects of medical and surgical veterinary care
• Is compassionate and dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for animals
• A commitment to or willingness to integrate fear-free handling
• A desire to continually promote companion animal welfare through education and support of the community
• A positive outlook and willingness to be involved in all aspects of the organisation
• The ability to work closely with a team as well as autonomously
• Experience working in animal welfare field will be highly regarded