Experienced Veterinarian / Head Veterinarian

Sandy Bay, Hobart, TAS | Part-time (25–30 hours per week) | $80,000–$150,000 FTE

Why you’ll love this role

• Flexible working hours, including some school-hour shifts, making it easier to balance veterinary work with family and other commitments.
• No weekends or after-hours work – enjoy your time outside the clinic.
• 25–30 hours per week, with additional hours available for the right candidate.
• A genuinely supportive workplace culture where kindness, respect and team wellbeing are priorities. All staff are treated as equals, and abusive client behaviour is not tolerated.
• Excellent nursing support, with a high nurse-to-vet ratio. Nurses assist with consultations, notetaking, medication preparation and patient handling, so you can focus on your patients.
• Protected time for clinical work, including scheduled time for case research and completing consultation notes.
• One-hour rostered lunch breaks and flexibility in consultation lengths.
• Generous professional development, including a $2,000 annual CPD allowance, one week of study leave, team attendance at the Tasmanian AVA conference and access to the Lincoln Institute program.
• A focus on mental health and team wellbeing, with quarterly workshops led by a mental health specialist, an Employee Assistance Program and regular team outings.
• Modern equipment, with the clinic’s equipment upgraded within the past three years.
• Clinical autonomy and the opportunity to tailor treatment plans to individual patients and their families.
• An opportunity to take on a leadership role for an experienced veterinarian interested in progressing into a Head Vet position.

About the clinic

Mayfair Veterinary Clinic is a privately owned small animal and exotics practice located in Sandy Bay, just five minutes from the centre of Hobart.

We’re looking for an experienced veterinarian to join our dedicated team, with the opportunity for the right person to step into a Head Vet role.

We have an exceptionally kind, loyal and proactive client base who genuinely value their pets’ veterinary care. Our patients are predominantly dogs and cats, but we also see a variety of exotic species, including birds, rabbits, guinea pigs, rats and mice. This provides an interesting and varied caseload, with opportunities to work across a range of species and clinical presentations.

Experience or an interest in exotics is welcome, but certainly not essential. If you’d prefer to focus on small animal medicine, we’d still love to hear from you!

We place enormous importance on building lasting relationships with our clients and providing individualised care. We want our clients to feel comfortable, heard and confident in the care we provide.

Just as importantly, we recognise that veterinary medicine can be a mentally demanding profession. We are committed to creating a workplace where people feel supported, respected and able to enjoy their work. We don’t tolerate abusive client behaviour, and management will step in when necessary rather than leaving staff to manage difficult situations alone.

About you
We’re looking for an experienced veterinarian who:

• Enjoys building long-term relationships with clients and their pets.
• Is a confident communicator who values collaborative decision-making.
• Takes a thoughtful, individualised approach to patient care.
• Enjoys working as part of a supportive, close-knit team.
• Is compassionate, accountable, kind and honest.
• Values constructive feedback and is comfortable both giving and receiving it.
• Is interested in contributing to the ongoing development of the clinic and its team.
• Previous leadership experience would be an advantage, and there is scope for the right candidate to take on the Head Vet position. However, we’re equally interested in experienced veterinarians who simply want to enjoy good-quality clinical work in a positive, well-supported environment.

The lifestyle
Sandy Bay offers a wonderful balance of coastal living and city convenience. Our clinic is within walking distance of the beach and a great selection of local cafés and restaurants, while Hobart provides easy access to Tasmania’s incredible natural environment.

Whether you enjoy outdoor adventures, exploring local wineries or simply relaxing somewhere beautiful, Tasmania has plenty to offer.

Interested?
If you’re an experienced veterinarian looking for a flexible role in a clinic that genuinely values its people, we’d love to hear from you.

To discuss the opportunity or apply with your CV and cover letter, please contact:

Dr Carolyn Bird