Join Our Team at Cherished Pets!
We're Taking Expressions of Interest for Current and Future Opportunities
About Cherished Pets
At Cherished Pets, we're not just another veterinary practice – we're redefining how veterinary care builds communities. Since 2015, we've been pioneering Human-Animal Bond centred veterinary services throughout the Bellarine and Geelong region.
As Australia's first B Corp certified veterinary practice, we're proving that veterinary care can create positive impact for pets, people, communities AND the veterinary teams who serve them. Through our partnership with Cherished Pets Foundation (a registered charity), we ensure that no one has to choose between their wellbeing and keeping their beloved pets.
Why Work With Us?
Because you matter to us
Whether you are in the clinic or on the road, our team is at the heart of everything we do.
We actively invest in sustainable veterinary careers by offering:
- True Work-Life Balance: Zero after-hours or on-call requirements. We are also open to discussing flexible work arrangements to ensure your career fits your life.
- Clinical Autonomy: We operate entirely free from corporate billing pressures. We schedule longer consultations, allowing you to genuinely focus on the Human-Animal Bond and deliver thoughtful, unhurried care.
- Exceptional Support: We maintain a high nurse-to-vet ratio to ensure you are fully supported, allowing you to focus on being a clinician.
- Learning & Growing: A generous annual clinical education allowance (CPD) plus paid study leave.
- Industry-Leading Wellbeing: Active participation in the Lincoln Institute Benchmark Program and Safer Vets initiatives to protect your mental health and ensure a safe and thriving workplace.
- Valued Expertise: A highly competitive salary that genuinely reflects your experience and is paid on an hourly basis.
Make a Real Difference
Join a team that's redefining veterinary care by:
- Supporting pets and people across all layers of our community by focusing on the Human-Animal Bon
- Delivering veterinary social services that address real needs through our partnership with Cherished Pets Foundation
- Working at the intersection of animal welfare and human wellbeing
- Being part of Australia's pioneering social veterinary services and HABCare model
Values – Driven We live and breathe our Core Values at Cherished Pets:
We live and breathe our core values every day:
- Kindness
- Team work and Community
- Inclusion and Wellbeing
- Learning and Growing
Current Opportunities to Join Our Team
We're seeking experienced veterinary professionals who share our vision for compassionate, Human-Animal Bond centered veterinary care:
End of Life Care Veterinarians
End of Life Care Veterinarians
Our dedicated home euthanasia and EOL care is a signature service, deeply valued by our community. We are seeking a compassionate veterinarian to deliver this essential service in the comfort of our clients' homes.
- Tailored Scheduling: Casual positions available across Monday–Sunday. You tell us when you are available to work—ideal for parents, those semi-retired, or vets looking to supplement other work.
- Dedicated Support: You are fully backed by our care coordinators at the Ocean Grove clinic, ensuring all administrative, booking, and aftercare arrangements are seamlessly handled for you.
- Dedicated Debriefing: Recognizing the emotional weight of providing end-of-life care, we prioritize holding space for supportive debriefs. We ensure you always have a safe, structured environment to process your experiences when required.
Senior Veterinarians
Experienced Veterinarian (3+ years)
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Location: Our boutique clinic in the heart of Ocean Grove, offering a rare opportunity to embrace the relaxed Bellarine beach lifestyle.
- The role: Practice purposeful, relational (not transactional) medicine.
- The Impact: You aren't just an employee; you are a vital part of our community. You will have the opportunity to directly shape clinic culture and clinical protocols alongside our vets and tight-knit team of nurses.
- Opportunity: We are seeking an experienced vet to join our family for four days a week.
Experienced Veterinary Nurses
Experienced Veterinary Nurses
- Hospital and surgery shifts available
- Work with state-of-the-art equipment
- Develop your skills across diverse cases
- Be valued for your clinical expertise
- We’re a great team
Ready to Join Us?
If you are looking for a role where your clinical skills meet a higher social purpose, we’d love to connect.
To express your interest:
- Email: support@cherishedpetcare.com.au
- Include: Your CV and a brief note about why our mission resonates with you
- Not ready to apply just yet? We know making a move is a big decision. We’d still love to chat. Email us to arrange a confidential coffee and a tour to meet the team and see our Ocean Grove clinic in action.
Cherished Pets is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.
