Vet Locum Jobs

Last Updated 20th August 2010

Long-term, short-term, ad-hoc and emergency locum jobs & work.

Small animal, large animal or Equine? Every type of vet locum opportunity available!

Listed in the following sections, and in date order within each section:

1) Mid/Long-term locum’s
2) Casual/Ad-hoc and weekend locum’s
If interested in any of the following vacancies please contact Cathy with location and Reference Number on 1800 223143  or email recruit@carltonprofessional.com.au

It’s worth remembering that where vacancies are listed as ongoing, there may well be the opportunity to complete part of the locum dates specified. If the location fits, talk to us about shorter locum’s.

• 29/12/10 to 22/01/11
  Ref vac 10095 ACT / CANBERRA SA locum vet needed for holiday cover - joining the team at this 5 vet, 100% SA practice. Will be working day shifts (Mon-Fri 8-6.30) with no after-hours. There is likely to be one weekend duty during the block which involves cover Sat 8-4.30 and Sun 9-2. This is a full time locum, working in South West Canberra at an accredited Hospital of Excellence. Accommodation can be provided.
• 01/09/10 to end Dec (2 wks flex)
  Ref vac 10044 ADELAIDE (SOUTHERN SUBURBS) Locum vet needed for holiday cover, ideally for 2 weeks at any point in the last 4 months of the year!! Join this busy, 2.5 vet practice in the southern suburbs of Adelaide. This is a friendly, customer focussed team looking for an experienced vet able to fix into this established team. Well equipped practice with in-house labs, ultrasound and radiology. No after-hours
• 11/09/10 to 25/09/10
  Ref vac 10083 GORGEOUS QUEENSLAND COAST!!! SA locum vet needed for holiday cover - joining this 2.5 vet, 100% SA practice bases in one of Queenslands most popular holiday destinations - with no after-hours, this is an ideal locum allowing great access to the beach and local nightlife. Working day shifts Mon to Fri plus Saturday morning and the client can provide accommodation.
• 05/12/10 to 31/12/10
  Ref vac 10087 NEW SOUTH WALES Mixed locum vet is needed for holiday cover - joining the team at this modern, well equipped veterinary practice committed to patient advocacy and total patient care for companion, recreational and farm animals. The client is a mixed rural practice that has been established for more than 45 years, services companion animals, birds, rabbits, horses, cattle, sheep, pigs, alpacas and Australian wildlife. There is a 2 vet, 3 nurse team plus a very experienced and involved support team. Generally day to day duties are small animal, however there is appx 10-15% large animal clients and shared OOH which could be a mixture of all! The locum will be working day shifts plus shared after-hours - both accom and vehicle provided.
• 19/09/10 to 01/10/10
  Ref vac 10085 NEW SOUTH WALES Mixed locum vet is needed for holiday cover - joining the team at this modern, well equipped veterinary practice committed to patient advocacy and total patient care for companion, recreational and farm animals. The client is a mixed rural practice that has been established for more than 45 years, services companion animals, birds, rabbits, horses, cattle, sheep, pigs, alpacas and Australian wildlife. There is a 2 vet, 3 nurse team plus a very experienced and involved support team. Generally day to day duties are small animal, however there is appx 10-15% large animal clients and shared OOH which could be a mixture of all! The locum will be working day shifts plus shared after-hours - both accom and vehicle provided.
• 18/10/10 to 05/11/10
  Ref vac 10086 NEW SOUTH WALES Mixed locum vet is needed for holiday cover - joining the team at this modern, well equipped veterinary practice committed to patient advocacy and total patient care for companion, recreational and farm animals. The client is a mixed rural practice that has been established for more than 45 years, services companion animals, birds, rabbits, horses, cattle, sheep, pigs, alpacas and Australian wildlife. There is a 2 vet, 3 nurse team plus a very experienced and involved support team. Generally day to day duties are small animal, however there is appx 10-15% large animal clients and shared OOH which could be a mixture of all! The locum will be working day shifts plus shared after-hours - both accom and vehicle provided.
• 08/12/10 to 24/12/10
  Ref vac 10092 NEW SOUTH WALES pre Christmas shopping budget a bit tight??? Our client is looking for a locum vet help out with holiday cover leading up to the festive season. This is a 1.5 mixed practice (80% Sa, 20% Equine) so ideally looking for an experienced mixed/all-rounder with sole charge capability, however with the support of the part-time vet, a small animal only locum can be accommodated as there is a very strong support team. The clinic is single site, with accommodation and a vehicle available for the duration of the locum. The clinic does provide after-hours cover but this is negotiable as they have back up, so doing some, all, or none of the after hours can be worked out!
• 20/09/10 x 6 weeks
  Ref vac 10089 QUEENSLAND Fantastic opportunity for a locum vet, needed for holiday cover at this 100% SA practice situated on the doorstep of the beautiful Whitsundays. The practice is looking for a locum with excellent communication skills, a strong client service focus, demonstrated team work skills and commitment to high standards of clinical care. The practice is equipped with in house pathology, Xray and automatic processor, ultrasound, anaesthetic unit, pulse oximeter, ECG, Doppler. We are looking for a vet who is motivated and has the experience to be able to work unsupervised. The clinic run their own after-hours service so cover is needed on a 2/6 share, and both accommodation and car can be provided if needed.
• 23/08/10 ongoing (flex whilst recruiting)
  Ref vac 10100 VICTORIA - NORTH OF MELBOURNE SA locum vet needed to join the team at this 3 vet practice whilst they recruit for a new assistant.. Our client is seeking a friendly vet with 2+ years experience in small animal practice who enjoys being part of a busy team. This is a full time position and involves working across 2 clinics which will include some periods of sole charge. There is a flexible, roster based on a 38hr week, which includes a 3 day weekend every 3 weeks! Saturday morning clinics are open 9-12 on weekends and there are no after hours duties which is a real bonus. This is a 100% small animal practice and all clinics are well equipped with digital x-ray, video endoscopy, ultrasound, ECG, electrosurgery, IM3 dental unit, and a full array of surgical equipment including an oscillating saw for tibial wedge procedures. The practice is, as you would expect, fully computerized with the newest RxWorks software. The client is also currently investing in a large extension, which will be completed soon and offer excellent new facilities for clients. Locum will need to have own transport for travel between sites.