Shelter Veterinarian

Not for Profit | Casual | Animal Care Veterinary Award $51.12 - $74.50 depending on experience Join us and make a difference Are you a dedicated Veterinarian looking to make a real difference? The Gold Coast Animal Rehoming Centre is seeking a casual Veterinarian to join our compassionate veterinary team and contribute to our mission of providing essential care to animals in need This opportunity presents exposure to a wide range of surgical treatments and medical interventions to help shelter animals reach their forever homes. Why Choose AWLQ? Competitive Salary Work-Life Balance: Shift flexibility, flexible working hours. No on‑call duties Unique Caseload & Skill Growth: Engage with diverse cases and expand your expertise. Case workups are encouraged. Skill Development: Fast‑track your medicine and surgical skills with unique caseload opportunities and receive quality mentorship from experienced veterinarians. Continuous education allowance on a pro‑rata basis. Positive Impact: Join a team that cared for over 11,000 animals across four shelters last year and make a significant contribution to animal welfare. Facilities: Dedicated separate cat and dog clinics with iM3 dental machines, digital radiology, in‑house pathology, access to ultrasound and orthopaedic equipment Supportive Team Environment: Collaborate with a friendly, dedicated team who focus on supporting each other in a fast‑paced and high‑volume environment. How You Will Impact Our Mission Make a difference to the thousands of stray and homeless animals every year by providing the care they need and finding new loving homes. AWLQ promises to never euthanise a healthy, sociable, or treatable animal in our care, which 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 haven and a 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. Apply Now Apply today to become part of the AWLQ veterinary team and help make a lasting impact on animal welfare. 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 remain committed to keeping pets and people together by providing lifesaving support and resources to people in need with companion animals. #J-18808-Ljbffr