Job Overview
WORK TYPE:
Full Time, Temporary
LOCATION:
Cranbourne
JOB TYPE:
Veterinary Services
DATE POSTED:
13 Sep 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
APPLICATIONS CLOSE:
1 x Full-Time 6-Month Fixed Term (76 hours per fortnight)
About us:
At The Lost Dogs' Home, we are a foundation in Victoria's animal welfare landscape, celebrated for our compassionate care of around 18,000 lost and abandoned dogs and cats every year. Beyond caring for animals, we are dedicated to providing diverse animal welfare and community programs, all aimed at giving animals the best chance of a happy and healthy life. Our mission is upheld by passionate individuals who embody a profound affinity for animals, community, and advocacy.
About the role:
At The Lost Dogs' Home Cranbourne, you'll find the right balance of support and challenges, allowing you to develop your shelter-specific skills. While our Cranbourne site doesn't offer general veterinary services to the public, you will still engage in post-adoption consultations and work with foster carers. Additionally, you'll have the unique opportunity to handle cases not commonly seen in private practice and contribute to our mission of giving every animal the best chance at a happy and healthy life.
You will be undertaking sole charge responsibilities once a month for a half day on Saturday, all other days of the week you will have the support of another one or two Veterinarians.
On a day-to-day basis you will be:
* Providing diagnostics, treatment and care to lost and abandoned animals at the Cranbourne shelter
* Medical and surgical examinations in a shelter setting
* Conducting incoming animal checks if indicated
* Undertaking clinical examinations of animals in our care
* Undertaking routine surgical procedures.
About you:
You are an experienced and dedicated Veterinarian, passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of shelter animals in a dynamic and evolving environment. With 3+ years of professional experience, you bring a deep understanding of veterinary practices, a commitment to animal welfare, and the ability to adapt to the unique challenges of shelter care
Additionally, you will have:
* 3+ years of previous experience as a veterinarian (preferred)
* Well-developed clinical and soft tissue surgical skills
* Emotional maturity and a deep commitment to animal welfare ethics.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on collaboration and teamwork.
* Ability to follow protocols and contribute effectively within a team environment.
* Adaptability to work within a rotating roster, ensuring consistent care and support for shelter animals.
About our culture:
At The Lost Dogs' Home, we cultivate an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity. Our team enjoys a vibrant culture that fosters meaningful connections, both professionally and socially. Led by our dedicated social committee, we organise a wide range of engaging activities such as Paint and Sip Nights, Bowling, Trivia, and regular after-work gatherings. These events create opportunities for our team to relax, bond, and forge lasting friendships. We take pride in our diverse team where every individual is encouraged to be their authentic self, regardless of their role within the organisation.
What we can offer:
* Opportunity to diagnose and manage cases independently, there is minimal client involvement
* Fantastic career development, the challenge of shelter work and extensive opportunities to develop skills in animal welfare and shelter medicine
* Clinic space includes a dental table, 2 surgery tables, radiology, pathology and ultrasound
* Enjoy a great work-life balance with an extra RDO each week, only one weekend shift every four weeks, and no after-hours responsibilities.
* Excellent remuneration, including support and generous financial assistance for approved studies and developmental activities
* Paid parental leave
* Reimbursement of Veterinary Board Registration and radiation licence fees
* Access to our Employee Assistance Program
If you have the skills, experience, and enthusiasm to be successful in this role, please click on the "Apply" button, ensuring you have attached your cover letter and current resume in Word or PDF format. If you have any further questions or queries regarding the role, please email
Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early as the role may close if a suitable candidate is found. Don't miss out—apply today
The successful applicant will be required to satisfactorily complete background screening checks.
The Lost Dogs' Home is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Only candidates with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.