Job Summary
- Regional NSW > Rutherford
- Annual salary of up to $148,000 + superannuation + motor vehicle
- Job posted on: 20th Nov 2023
- Applications close:
This is an exciting opportunity to lead and expand a large newly renovated veterinary hospital and form part of a key animal welfare leadership team at the RSPCA NSW.
The successful candidate will require the following skills and experience:
Annual salary of up to $148,000 plus superannuation offered for the role based on experience. A fully maintained motor vehicle is provided as well as a $15,000 signing bonus.
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals New South Wales (RSPCA NSW) is Australia's pre-eminent animal welfare organisation. We provide a strong voice for animals experiencing cruelty and neglect. The RSPCA is committed to the care and welfare of animals, providing extensive professional facilities, including fully equipped veterinary hospitals and our state-wide shelter network, with approximately 500 staff across NSW to care for animals.
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced veterinarian to join the team on a full-time basis. The Managing Veterinarian will be responsible for leading a large team of veterinarians and nursing staff at Rutherford. We are looking for the right candidate focused on high standards of animal care and customer service.
This role reports to a Senior Manager and will hold a position on the Chief Veterinarian leadership team.
The veterinary hospital is run as a private small animal practice servicing the local community. The hospitals also provide services for shelter animals, RSPCA Community Programs’ client animals and RSPCA Inspectorate cruelty cases. There is a large and varied caseload daily. The hospitals work closely with universities and TAFE to provide teaching and mentoring opportunities for interns and students.
For more about RSPCA NSW visit our website here.
Rutherford is in the lower Hunter Valley of NSW which provides a unique and appealing proximity to the amenities and beaches of Newcastle and the countryside and vineyards of the Hunter Valley. Newcastle is the second largest city in NSW, only a two-hour drive north of Sydney. It offers a top university, great schools, and beautiful coastal living. With a population of just under 300,000, it offers an excellent quality of life. It is also the gateway to the Hunter Valley, one of Australia’s major wine regions.
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If you have any questions about RSPCA NSW, this role, or the application process, before submitting your application, please send us an email at [email protected] using the subject line: Managing Veterinarian - Hunter Veterinary Hospital - Rutherford enquiry via EthicalJobs
RSPCA NSW is an equal-opportunity employer that understands and values the importance of creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a barrier-free recruitment process for people with a disability. If you require an adjustment or assistance during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] and identify the type of adjustment or assistance you are requesting. Our Recruitment team will respond to your email promptly.
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