Small Animal Vet | $100k–$140k + $10k Sign-On | Gladstone, Coastal Central QLD

Boyne Tannum & Harbour City Veterinary Surgery | Full-time

Finish your consult list, walk the dog on the beach before dinner, and still be home before the sun goes down. That's an ordinary Tuesday here. We're looking for a small animal vet to join two established clinics 20 minutes apart on the Central Queensland coast — with a brand-new purpose-built hospital going up in Gladstone right now. Get in early and help shape it.

About Us

Two busy clinics, loyal clients who actually take your advice, and a team that likes each other. No corporate gloss — just good medicine, proper backup and colleagues who'll happily scrub in with you.

A caseload with real variety — consults, workups, medicine and surgery, not the same three things all week.
Kit you'll actually use: multiple consult rooms, ultrasound, digital X-ray, surgery suites and in-house IDEXX labs.
Nurses who are hands-on, switched on, and make your day run smoothly.
A culture built on collaboration, shared lunches, plenty of laughs and the occasional cupcake challenge.
The time and support to work at your best

The Role

Full-time - 38 hours a week — with a weekly RDO to actually enjoy the place you live.
100% small animal, with a mix of consulting and surgery.
Shared after-hours roster, backed by Vetriage so the phone only rings when it truly matters

Who We're Looking For

You've got a few years under your belt, you like doing the job properly, and you're ready to trade the commute for a coastline.

At least 2 years in small animal practice.
Confident clinical skills and the communication to match.
A positive, team-first attitude.
Curiosity — the kind of vet who makes the most of what regional practice throws at them.

Salary & Benefits

$100,000–$140,000 package, based on experience and skills + $10,000–$15,000 a year in after-hours earning potential
$10,000 sign-on bonus
Eligible for Rural HECS Debt Reduction of up to $62,000 to help make a dent in your loan
Paid VSB registration plus $1,000 a year towards memberships
Generous CE support, including Vet Education and access to online resources.
Paid parental leave above the government allowance.
Retail, travel and service discounts.
Real career pathways inside a growing veterinary network.

Getting You Here

Generous relocation assistance
Shared accommodation waiting when you land, plus help finding somewhere long-term.
Visa sponsorship and immigration support for candidates eligible for registration in Queensland.

Why Central Queensland?

Our beautiful part of the country offers warm weather, tight-knit community feeling and affordable cost of living. Beaches, national parks, hiking, camping, fishing and 4WD tracks are all on your doorstep — and Brisbane is close enough for a city weekend whenever you want one.

Not sure yet? Come and have a look. We'll put the kettle on, show you the clinics, introduce you to the team and let the place speak for itself.

Apply now via the link below or contact Melissa at recruitment@apiam.com.au or 0400 448 461 for more information.

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