Medical / Inpatient / Triage Veterinarian

Full-Time Experienced Vet — Minimal Consulting $140,000–$180,000 + super (based on experience) Sugarland Animal Hospital – Bundaberg, QLD A different kind of veterinary role — for vets who still love being vets, but not the way traditional general practice feels. As we move into a new year, many veterinarians are reflecting on their careers, their wellbeing, and what meaningful veterinary work truly looks like. If you’re feeling disconnected from why you became a vet — exhausted by back-to-back consults, rushed conversations, and trying to juggle inpatient care between appointment blocks — this role may be exactly what you’ve been searching for. At Sugarland Animal Hospital, we are building a better way of working: a dedicated Medical / Inpatient / Triage team whose sole focus is delivering gold-standard patient care, meaningful case continuity, and strong teamwork — without the pressure of a full consulting load. This position is designed for experienced vets who want to practice medicine properly, collaborate closely with a skilled nursing team, and genuinely influence patient outcomes. What This Role Looks Like Lead medical case management & inpatient rounds Provide triage & stabilisation support without a packed consult schedule Perform diagnostic & procedural medicine (cytology, ultrasound aspirates, sampling etc.) Work with visiting internal medicine specialists to expand skills and deepen understanding Spend time with patients, clients & teams without feeling rushed Communicate thoroughly and thoughtfully instead of squeezing updates between appointments There may be occasional consults associated with emergency or ongoing cases, but no GP appointment blocks and no pressure to fill rooms every 15 minutes. Why This Role Matters Reconnect with why you became a vet Do meaningful diagnostic and medical work See your patients all the way through their care journey Work with a multidisciplinary inpatient team focused on outcomes, not volume Experience true case continuity and clinical fulfilment Be supported — not overwhelmed What We Offer $140,000–$180,000 + super (based on experience) 4-day work week options Dedicated consult nurses & floor support team CT, ultrasound, digital radiography, endoscopy & advanced surgical capability Access to visiting internal medicine specialists CPD funding aligned to patient care development About Bundaberg Beautiful coastal lifestyle, affordable living, beaches, reef, fresh food and short commutes — the kind of work/life balance that’s hard to find in metro clinics. Who This Role is Perfect For Experienced vets who feel burnt out or uninspired by traditional GP consulting Clinicians who love solving problems, doing great medicine & seeing patients improve Team-players who value collaboration and thoughtful communication People who want to feel proud, fulfilled and energised by their work again #J-18808-Ljbffr