Great Opportunity for Surgical Vet & Career Progression
Are you Looking for a Practice that:
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appreciates your hard work
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encourages continued professional development and supports you with your career goals
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has a team of 3 other experienced and friendly vets, each with their own niche and who enjoy working up their cases together
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provides you with a great work/life balance
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has the potential for a career progression – up to $140,000 p.a plus profit sharing and partnership prospects available for the right candidate
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and....
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Are you Looking for a Role that has:
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a varied caseload including surgery, dentistry and exposure to other clinical aspects of veterinary medicine such as acupuncture, rehab and hydrotherapy
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low stress handling with 20-30 minute consults
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a balanced work/life roster with no out of hours and only 1:3 Saturday mornings (9-12)
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3 great emergency centres within a 5 minute drive for transferring those critical cases at the end of the day
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Pay well above award rates as well as provide opportunities to be financially rewarded for your drive and hard work
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Regular lollies and chocolate, and birthday celebrations when it’s your special day
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and a fantastic team to work with in an independently owned practice
If this sounds like your dream role, keep reading!
If you have a passion to help your patients achieve the best life possible whether they present for illness or wellness visits, then you may just be the person we’re looking for.
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If you love practising high quality medicine, surgery, and dentistry in a GP setting, then this is a great role for you. With our inhouse post operative rehab team, our facility helps your surgical patients to achieve their best possible outcomes.
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Here at Vogue Vets, we strive to help our patients reach and retain their best possible health and mobility. We are renowned for our honest and personalized treatment plans and provide ample opportunity for work up and case continuity. You’ll be part of a team who are driven to help our patients achieve their goals. Whether it is getting them back to health, or simply providing the best in preventative medicine, our focus is to help them achieve the best life possible.
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With our low stress handling and longer consultation times, you will be best placed to be able to provide your patients with the highest standards of care possible.
Additionally, we are focused on assisting you in maintaining and building your skillset – if you have a couple of years under your belt and are looking to progress your career, this is the workplace for you. We provide you with ongoing training and are committed to helping you to succeed and achieve your goals.
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On the other hand, if you are a more experienced veterinarian looking for an opportunity to progress towards practice ownership, there is definite capacity for this role to evolve into a lead veterinarian role with growth prospects for the future.
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Our fantastic services are growing in demand, and we need a new vet to join our team!
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Please ONLY apply for this position if YOU are a TRUE Team Player wishing to excel each and every day.
What we do:
We are a well-established, and progressive practice known for delivering excellent patient outcomes in a warm and friendly environment.  Vogue Vets has been caring for its patients for more than 10 years, and we are continually expanding our services due to a popular following amongst patients, veterinary referrers, strong networks and an excellent community reputation.
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Our practice is at the forefront of integrative veterinary practice in Western Australia, providing an opportunity to work in one of WA’s first practices offering rehab and hydrotherapy services in addition to traditional veterinary services.  We provide a positive workplace, in a stimulating learning environment, with fantastic clientele and all the equipment you would expect and hope for.  
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Our patients and their best outcome remain our primary focus, and providing individual treatment plans rather than a “one size fits all” approach to their veterinary care underpins everything that we do.  With that in mind, medicines and products are chosen based on the patient’s best interests.
Here’s What You’ll Get When You Join Vogue:
Commitment to Professional Development Training and Coaching
If there is something you’ve always wanted to learn, let us know and we will do everything in our power to make it happen. We are here to support your career development. If you want to improve your existing skills, then this is the place to be. Our director and principle vet, Fran Pagnacco, is committed to helping all of our team to reach their potential, both professionally and personally, by providing all the support necessary for you to reach your goals in a caring and supportive environment.
Full Training and Support
You will benefit from an intense on-boarding program to make sure you are fully confident in your role.  We also run a peak performance environment with daily, weekly and quarterly support to make sure you achieve your goals
A High Achieving and Vibrant Team
Learn and thrive in a supportive team environment that celebrates your achievements so that you can reach your goals both personally and professionally.  We are a cohesive team who celebrate each other’s wins and are there to support each other.  Our meeting rhythm makes all the difference.  1:1 catch ups every 2-3 weeks, regular team meetings, daily client briefings, and regular acknowledgement of individual and team achieve
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The Culture
We do it differently here. No office politics. No drama. Our clinic is a great place to be. We recognise that a positive workplace leads to amazing outcomes for staff and clients alike. We know that dealing with clients after client can be energy draining. You can quickly burn out without the right coaching and leadership. We want to help you grow both as an employee but also as an individual. We exude positive energy and love to have time off to enjoy life outside of work. We can’t wait to welcome you on board!
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A Great Work Life Balance.
We believe in a great work life balance. We want people to be refreshed and energised every day.
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That’s why your hard work is rewarded with a well balanced roster, mandatory breaks and no out of hours
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there is no such thing as an "emergency vaccination" - you are strongly encouraged to leave the building and take your breaks & your time off is respected
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you are paid for every hour you work
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time is allowed for follow up calls and histories
Role & Responsibilities
You will be expected to:
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Demonstrate enthusiasm in working up cases and proactively helping our patients live their best lives, by providing best practice medicine and surgery in a small animal general practice setting
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Build a strong rapport and professional connections with clients and staff alike, keeping your patients' best outcomes forefront of decisions
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Demonstrate a willingness to continually advance your clinical and surgical knowledge and skills
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Follow our proven clinical processes and signature systems to ensure our clients reach their optimal goals for their pets’ health and wellbeing.
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Soak up everything you can from all your team colleagues, whether they be clinicians, admin support or cleaners.  Take on constructive feedback with grace, but also bring your knowledge and skills to us so we can learn from you!
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Bring passion and positive energy to the workplace.  This needs to complement a high level of professionalism with both colleagues and clients.  Let us know if there is something you aren’t sure of or need help with.  We are your cheerleaders, not your judge.
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Display the level of accountability expected from a high achieving professional.  Whatever task you are focused on, ensure that it is delivered on time and to the highest standard.  
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Take ownership for all your actions and treat everyone with dignity and respect.
This role reports directly to the Practice Owner, while also working closely with other members of the team.
About You:
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You must be confident but show humility
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You have a high attention to detail and communicate with clarity
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You are warm, personable and outgoing and will bring positive energy to the workplace
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You will take ownership for your actions
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You desire growth and thrive on personal and professional development
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You have a positive attitude. Issues will always be seen as challenges and not roadblocks
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You hold the line and persevere until you achieve your goals
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You commit to being accountable for your actions and outcomes
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You bring positivity to the team and affirm your team members, celebrating their successes and helping them achieve their goals
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You will be willing to work hard and share our vision, which is to provide unparalleled service and the best outcomes for our patients
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Participation in CPD, mentorship and coaching
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You want to earn a fantastic base salary, and be financially rewarded as you grow your case load. You want the opportunity to become more than just a standard team member because you know that you are able to deliver much, much more.
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You are able to work well, both independently and within a team
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You are highly observant in your clinical skills, displaying a patient and empathetic approach to both clients and their pets
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You are flexible to work within the practice’s operational hours 8.30-7pm Mon-Fri and Saturday mornings
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You must be registered with the Veterinary Surgeon’s Board of WA
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More than 2 years’ in clinical small animal practice and an interest in surgery and/or dentistry is preferred, but not essential
Skills & Experience
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Ability to manage routine consultations for preventative health care as well as medical cases/investigations
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Ability to manage emergency cases when needed
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Ability to perform inhouse laboratory tests to work up consults
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Competence in routine soft tissue surgery and dentistry
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Competence with Orthopaedic surgery would be highly advantageous but is not essential
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Computer skills (MS Office)
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Highly organized
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Ability to work in a team environment
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Ability to multitask
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Be solutions oriented
Application Details:
Candidates need:
to complete this personality test: https://www.123test.com/disc-personality-test/
Please email a screenshot of your test results along with your CV
In a cover letter, tell us why this job is for you and what makes you our ideal new team member!