Not for Profit Full-time, Part-time hourly rate $39.51 - $63.67, or Casual $49.39 - $71.98 Animal Care Veterinary Award
Join us and make a difference!
Are you a dedicated veterinarian looking to make a real difference? The Willawong Animal Rehoming Centre is seeking veterinarians to join our compassionate team and contribute to our mission of providing essential care to animals in need. Full-time, Part-time, or Casual options available!
Why Choose AWLQ?
- Unique Caseload & Skill Growth: Engage with diverse cases and expand your expertise.
- Skill Development: Fast-track your medicine with unique caseload opportunities and receive quality mentorship from experienced veterinarians.
Positive Impact: Join a team that cared for over 11,000 animals last year and make a significant contribution to animal welfare.
Facilities: Dedicated animal care and quarantine areas.
Supportive Team Environment: Collaborate with a friendly, dedicated team in a welcoming atmosphere.
How you'll impact our mission
Make a difference to the thousands of stray and homeless animals lives every year by providing the care they need and find new loving homes.
AWLQ promises to never euthanize a healthy, sociable, or treatable animal in our care, this means we treat a wide variety of surgical and medical cases.
Requirements for this position
- Degree in Veterinary Science and Australian Registration
- 3+ years' veterinary experience
- Confidence in standard surgical procedures and medical cases
- An interest in Shelter medicine
- Commitment to embracing a positive team environment
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work well with other departments
- Kindness and compassion for the animals in our care
Who are we?
Founded in 1959, AWLQ has become a trusted leader in animal welfare. We provide a safe haven and second chance for close to 10,000 stray and homeless animals every year. To each one of these animals we welcome through our doors, a promise is made - to never euthanise a healthy, sociable, or treatable animal in our care. We work tirelessly every day to maintain this promise.
In addition to our shelter work, we are committed to keeping pets and people together by providing lifesaving support and resources to people in need with companion animals. We are known for our grassroots and innovative community-based animal welfare work including our community vet clinics, Getting to Zero, Golden Hearts Seniors' Support Program, and the National Desexing Network.
Why should you join us?
At AWLQ we offer competitive pay and benefits, including access to an independent Employee Assistance Program, retail discounts, and vet discounts. Most importantly, every day you'll play an instrumental role in our lifesaving work.
Our mission is to unleash the potential in every team, and we know that teams perform best when they have passion. We are committed to building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do meaningful work and is recognised for their efforts.
Equity
Diversity and inclusion are the principles guiding how we build our teams, cultivate our leaders and build a culture of belonging where differences are valued.
Join us and make a difference!
Are you looking for a rewarding career? We value our people and the skills, experience, passion, and engagement they bring to the Willawong Rehoming Centre. If you're passionate about making a direct impact on animal welfare, we'd love to talk to you.
About Us AWLQ is one of Queensland's most dynamic and best-loved charities. Our organisation is the leader in the zero euthanasia movement nationally and is considered a national leader in animal welfare. AWLQ locally provides a safe haven for close to 10,000 stray and homeless animals each year, while also assisting other communities in saving homeless animals.
In addition to our shelter work, we are committed to keeping pets and people together by providing lifesaving support and resources to people in need with companion animals. We are known for our grassroots and innovative community-based animal welfare work including our community vet clinics, Getting to Zero, Golden Hearts Seniors' Support Program and the National Desexing Network.
