Veterinarian

Experienced Veterinarian – Vet In The Hills
Full-Time (4-Day Working Week) or Part-Time | Woodside & Mannum, SA

What’s in it for you?

• A genuine four-day working week for full-time employment, giving you more time to enjoy life outside the clinic.
• Above-Award remuneration, negotiated to reflect your experience and skills, with a car negotiable.
• Flexible employment options, with both full-time and part-time arrangements available.
• A supportive, independently owned practice where your ideas, clinical interests and professional development matter.
• A diverse caseload, spanning small animal medicine, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics and reproductive services.
• The opportunity to explore mixed practice, working with sheep, goats, alpacas and other farm animals if that’s an area of interest. No equine work!
• Well-equipped clinics with in-house blood testing, X-ray, ultrasound and surgical facilities.
• Relocation assistance to help make your move to South Australia easier.
• A growing veterinary team, with an experienced group of colleagues and a new graduate joining in the new year.
• Meaningful relationships with clients, with an emphasis on thorough consultations, individualised treatment and quality patient care.

Enjoy being a vet again – with a team that has your back
Are you a veterinarian who enjoys the variety of general practice, values strong client relationships and wants to work in a clinic where people genuinely look out for one another?

Vet in the Hills is an independently owned veterinary practice led by Dr Zoe Carr, with clinics in Woodside in the Adelaide Hills and Mannum in the Murraylands. We’re growing our team and looking for an experienced veterinarian who shares our commitment to excellent medicine, compassionate care and a positive workplace culture.

We believe good veterinary care starts with listening. Our clients deserve to have their concerns heard, our patients deserve thoughtful and individualised treatment, and our team deserves to work in an environment where they feel supported and enjoy coming to work.

Veterinary practice has its ups and downs, and we understand that not every day goes to plan. We value people who are comfortable asking for help, willing to support their colleagues, able to learn from mistakes and keen to work together to find solutions.

We take our clinical responsibilities seriously, but we also believe there’s room for a sense of humour and a bit of fun along the way. We’re looking for someone who is approachable, collaborative and genuinely cares about both animals and people.

The role
This is an opportunity to join an established, growing practice with a varied caseload and the flexibility to shape your role around your strengths and interests.

Your work will primarily involve small animal general practice, with opportunities to develop your skills across:

• General medicine and diagnostic workups
• Soft tissue surgery
• Dentistry
• Diagnostic imaging, including X-ray and ultrasound
• Reproductive services
• Mixed practice work involving sheep, goats, alpacas and other farm animals, if desired

Our clinics are equipped with in-house diagnostic capabilities, including blood testing, X-ray and ultrasound, as well as surgical facilities.

We value proper consultations and collaborative decision-making with clients. You’ll have the opportunity to build lasting relationships with animal owners, discuss treatment options thoroughly and provide care that considers each patient’s individual needs.

The position involves working across both our Woodside and Mannum clinics, so you’ll need to be comfortable practising at both locations.

Meet Vet In The Hills
Vet In The Hills is an independently owned practice serving a diverse community of companion animal owners, breeders and rural clients across the Adelaide Hills and Mannum regions.

Our team currently comprises 3.5 veterinarians, with plans to grow to 4.5 in the new year with the addition of a new graduate. As we continue to develop, we’re keen to welcome another veterinarian who wants to contribute to the team and help shape the future of the practice.

We encourage knowledge-sharing, support one another through challenging cases and enjoy learning together. You won’t be expected to know everything, but we do value initiative, sound clinical judgement, a willingness to keep learning and a genuine commitment to doing the best for our patients.

As an independently owned practice, we can make decisions locally and value the input of the people doing the work. Your interests, ideas and professional goals are important to us.

Is this the right opportunity for you?
We’re looking for a veterinarian with at least two years of post-graduate clinical experience who is ready to become part of a close-knit, collaborative team.

Please note that this position is not suitable for new graduates.

Ideally, you’ll:

• Be registered, or eligible for registration, to practise in South Australia.
• Have a minimum of two years’ experience in small animal general practice.
• Be comfortable managing a varied caseload and making independent clinical decisions.
• Enjoy communicating with clients and building strong, lasting relationships.
• Be committed to thoughtful, high-quality veterinary care.
• Value teamwork, clear communication and a positive workplace.
• Be keen to continue learning, develop your clinical interests and contribute ideas.

An interest in mixed practice is welcome but not essential. There are opportunities to work with sheep, goats, alpacas and other farm animals alongside companion animal work. Equine work is not included in this position.

Hours, remuneration and after-hours work
We offer permanent full-time employment on a four-day working week, or part-time employment for the right candidate. We’ll discuss the arrangement that best suits your circumstances.

Remuneration is above the Award and will be negotiated according to your experience and skills. A car is negotiable.

Participation in the practice’s after-hours on-call service would be welcomed where possible, with the details open for discussion as part of the role.

Relocation support is also available for suitable candidates considering a move to South Australia.

Live and work in the Adelaide Hills and Mannum
This role offers the chance to enjoy two distinctive South Australian regions, each with its own lifestyle and appeal.

Woodside and the Adelaide Hills

Woodside sits in the heart of the Adelaide Hills, a region known for its rolling countryside, vineyards, orchards, charming townships and welcoming communities. The area offers a relaxed, semi-rural lifestyle, with local cafés, wineries, farmers’ markets and outdoor activities close by. Adelaide is also within commuting distance, making it possible to enjoy the Hills lifestyle while retaining access to the city’s restaurants, shopping, cultural attractions and services.

Mannum and the Murraylands

Located on the Murray River, Mannum offers a relaxed riverside lifestyle with opportunities for boating, fishing, kayaking and enjoying the outdoors. Its historic riverfront, local cafés and community atmosphere make it an appealing option for those who appreciate a quieter pace of life. The surrounding Murraylands also provides a strong rural connection, making it an interesting place to live and work for a veterinarian who enjoys the variety of regional practice.

Whether you’re drawn to the green landscapes and food-and-wine culture of the Adelaide Hills or the river lifestyle of the Murraylands, this role offers the opportunity to build a rewarding veterinary career in regional South Australia.

Interested in joining us?
If you’re an experienced veterinarian looking for a supportive team, a varied caseload and a better balance between work and life, we’d love to hear from you.

Send us an email telling us a little about yourself, your clinical interests and what you’re hoping to find in your next role.

Email: [email protected]

Woodside: (08) 8389 7947

Mannum: (08) 8330 2660

Website: www.vetinthehills.com.au

Vet in the Hills – good vets, good people, and care that feels personal.