Veterinarian from $80k per annum – Surgical Service Support | Eaton, Western Australia.
Imagine learning from an experienced specialist, getting hands-on with a fascinating range of surgical cases and spending your days off exploring the beaches, forests and coastline of Western Australia's beautiful South West.
Welcome to South West Vet Specialist Surgery at Eaton, where you can develop your surgical skills, learn from the best and enjoy a lifestyle that's hard to beat.
Working alongside Specialist Surgeon Dr Brett de Bruyn, you'll be part of a growing referral service, gaining experience across a varied caseload and building the foundations for a future in advanced surgical practice.
Whether you're a recent graduate or an experienced vet looking for your next challenge, there's plenty here to get excited about.
What will you be getting involved in?
Forget standing on the sidelines. You'll play an active role in referral cases, with exposure to orthopaedics, arthroscopy, soft tissue and oncological surgery, and laparoscopy.
Your days will include:
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Joining specialist consultations and discussing cases and treatment plans.
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Anaesthetising patients and carrying out diagnostic imaging, including radiographs and CT.
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Getting involved in theatre and helping care for hospitalised patients.
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Carrying out surgical rechecks and preparing clinical notes, discharge instructions and referral letters.
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Helping coordinate referral bookings and keep cases running smoothly.
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Joining Dr Brett for weekly book club and journal club sessions.
Where this role can take you.
If you've got your sights set on specialist surgery, this is a great place to start. You'll benefit from direct mentorship and structured study support, with encouragement to work towards ANZCVS Membership in Small Animal Surgery.
We're looking for a vet with a qualification recognised in Western Australia, an interest in surgery and confidence with anaesthesia and diagnostic imaging. You'll also need to be a good communicator, well organised and happy to take on more responsibility as your skills develop.
What's in it for you?
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One-to-one support from an experienced specialist surgeon.
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Help and guidance towards ANZCVS Membership examinations.
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A varied caseload that will keep you learning.
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A 38-hour working week.
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Salary above the general internship award rate, with details discussed on application.
Life outside the clinic.
Eaton, near Bunbury, puts you in a brilliant spot to enjoy the South West lifestyle. Think beaches, surfing, fishing, cycling and beautiful countryside, with the wineries, restaurants and stunning scenery of the Margaret River region ready for weekend exploring. It's a chance to grow professionally without putting life outside work on hold.
So, what’s next?
If you love learning, have an interest in surgery, and fancy combining a great career opportunity with life in one of Australia's most attractive regions, this could be the move that changes everything.
Send your CV (even if it’s not up to date) or reach out with any questions. We want to know the person, not just the paperwork.
Join us at Eaton Vet Clinic, where your work makes a difference, and your weekends make memories
