HAPPY, HEALTHY PETS – Family-owned small animal clinic 

 OUR VET THOMASTOWN | https://www.ourvet.com.au/pages/clinics/thomastown 

• Situated on 36 Dalton Road, off the M80 

• Operates Monday to Saturday, 9am – 5pm 

• Local, convenient location and ample parking available 

Thomastown is a busy 2-vet clinic, currently operated by a team of 5 and led by an experienced Senior Vet and Business Manager (awarded Our Vet of the Year in 2023!). Our team welcomes pets of all kinds from cats and dogs to guinea pigs, rabbits, and birds and deals with a pet-dedicated clientele as part of a loyal community.  Our clinic boasts a spacious reception area and waiting space, 2 consult rooms, sterile operating theatre, X-ray and Dental X-ray as well as all equipment to run in-house pathology. We also receive regular visits by medical and surgical specialists, allowing the team to manage a broad range of cases; working closely with nearby Hospitals for referrals and overnight stays. 

YOUR ROLE 

Right now, we’re on the lookout for a caring and collaborative professional – someone who is confident assisting in surgery and consults, values teamwork, and contributes to a professional and positive environment for both pets and staff. 

• Report to a Business Manager who is also a Veterinary professional 

• Join and receive support from Our Vet Nurse advocacy group made of professionals from the network. 

• Be mentored by a highly engaged Vet General Manager focused on delivering the best standard of care and operation. 

Your role will involve: 

• Patient Care: Assist vets with consults, surgeries, dental procedures, diagnostics, hospital and general animal care to ensure best outcomes. 

• Surgical & Clinical Support: Prepare equipment, maintain sterility, monitor anaesthesia, and support procedures safely and efficiently. 

• Diagnostics & Treatments: Collect and process samples, support lab work, administer medications, and monitor patients under vet guidance. 

• Clinic Operations: Help manage stock, maintain equipment and hospital presentation, and support smooth day-to-day operations. 

• Client Experience: Communicate with pet owners, provide advice and education, ensure a positive, supportive experience. 

• Team & Professional Growth: Work collaboratively, contribute to a positive culture, and embrace ongoing learning to develop your skills. 

WHAT’S ON OFFER 

• Hourly rate based on the Vet Service Award or commensurate with experience 

• Team bonus and incentives 

• Staff discounts across PetO (retail & grooming) and Our Vet brands. 

• Work-life balance guaranteed – rotating Saturdays, no Sundays, no public holidays, no on-call or after hours. 

• Celebrate you — birthday leave, on us! 

• Supportive and family-friendly team that understands the juggle of personal and professional life. 

• Convenient location with ample parking onsite. 

• Ongoing training and career growth with the backing of a national brand. 

• Hands-on support from a highly engaged leadership team. 

APPLICATIONS 

To apply for this role, you should have: 

• Vet Nurse qualifications, Cert IV preferred or equiv. In clinic experience 

• 3+ years’ in clinic experience as a Vet Nurse in small animal medicine 

• A collaborative and welcoming approach to working with your team and clients. 

• The drive to foster a supportive and positive clinic environment 

Keen to explore Our Vet THOMASTOWN? Send your resume to ************@peto.com.au – we’d love to hear from you! 

If you have questions or would like to have a confidential conversation about a career at PetO  Our Vet contact Laura, Talent Acquisition Lead on 0450 777 ***. 

MORE ABOUT OUR VET 

At Our Vet, we’re not your typical veterinary clinic, we’re an independent family-owned network. We’ve built a supportive and welcoming environment where professionalism mixes with fun, teamwork, and a genuine love of animals. Our team is passionate about pets, dedicated to our clients, and always ready to support each other. Every detail of our clinics is designed with optimal pet care in mind, because we know just how important pets are to their families.  

Our clinics are co-located within our high-foot-traffic PetO specialty retail stores. A family-run Australian business, PetO was created in 2007 and has recently gone through a successful phase of expansion. This partnership provides our clients easy access to trusted pet care, grooming and retail under one roof. You are not just part of a team; you are part of a family.