Greencross Vets Cairns Graduate Program 2026

Company Description Greencross is Australia's leading veterinary care network. We have an opportunity in one of our leading clinics where you can find your mentors, colleagues and clientele. Greencross Vets Westcourt-Cairns is located on Mulgrave Road in Westcourt, just a short drive from the Cairns CBD and conveniently co‑located with Petbarn. Working here, you will join an experienced and friendly local team providing care for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, pocket pets and wildlife. The clinic offers a comprehensive range of services, including surgery and diagnostic medicine, and a separate quiet cat ward. Our facilities include digital X‑ray, ultrasound, in‑house laboratory and clinical pathology, dentistry and routine surgery, allowing you to work up a varied caseload to a high standard. Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for our patients and clients, whether that is for a simple nail clip, best behaviour classes or complicated medical cases. What can you expect during the Greencross Graduate Program? 18‑month Graduate Development Program: Permanent position with structured Graduate Development Program for the first 18‑months. The program offers you the opportunity to build on your day one competencies to continue learning and developing through structured modules, practical workshops, and clinical placements. Diverse opportunities: Choose clinical placements that align with your interests with options including Specialty & Emergency hospitals, the RSPCA, and international & charitable placements through the Petbarn Foundation. Join a group of peers: enjoy the camaraderie and support that comes from being part of the Greencross Graduate Development Program cohort, our graduates are encouraged to network allowing you to exchange ideas and experiences with your peers. This is a great way to feel less alone and isolated as you take the leap into clinical practice. Clinical symposium: You will be invited to attend our Greencross Clinical Conference. Held every October, this is Australia’s largest annual veterinary clinical symposium. Mentoring: you will have a dedicated mentor to ensure you are comfortable, with full support from your experienced in‑clinic team, plus your Regional Clinical Director who will be by your side throughout your entire career with us – which we hope will be for many years Career development: Upon completion of the program explore pathways into leadership, business ownership, memberships and specialty opportunities, as you’ll have the foundations – Greencross Vets Graduate Program sets you up for success Want to hear from some of our recent graduates? Click here The Greencross Veterinary Graduate Program equips you with everything you need to thrive in your first 18 months. Designed to support your transition into clinical practice, our structured program includes an engaging online modular curriculum, hands‑on workshops to strengthen both your clinical and non‑clinical skills, and regular check‑ins with the graduate coordinator to ensure you’re supported every step of the way. With tailored mentorship, comprehensive case exposure, and a supportive clinic environment, you’ll gain confidence, refine your expertise, and grow alongside a team committed to your success. Greencross places your health and happiness at the top of the priority list. We consistently commit to supporting the veterinary profession and drive positive change for vets on an international scale. Our supportive culture expressed within our teams is often described like being part of a family and when you join us, you’ll feel the difference for yourself. Our commitment goes further than your ongoing clinical development, we are proud to have a diverse and inclusive safe work environment, ensuring respect, support, flexibility and encouragement for all our community to be their authentic selves. Our values of Passion, Authentic, Caring, Knowledge and Togetherness are our ethos.

Job Description

As a new vet with Greencross, you’ll be introduced to consulting, surgical and medical case management, at a pace you comfortable with. We respect that each person gains confidence at a different pace and we are committed to your entry into clinical practice being nurturing, collaborative, informative and fun Qualifications Desire to learn from the best minds in the industry and become one yourself Commitment to delivering only the highest standards of patient care and client communications to our deserving community of pet families. Veterinary degree recognised by the Australasian Veterinary Board Council.

Additional Information

Are you interested in learning more about Greencross Vets, our industry leading Graduate Development Program, and how we can nurture your veterinary career in our network of 200+ General Practice and Specialty & Emergency hospitals across Australia? Be who you are and do what you love - the pathways are endless with Greencross Vets. For more information please contact Marta Seno Talent Acquisition Business Partner on or or click the link to apply today #J-18808-Ljbffr