Veterinarian
Karingal Vet Hospital | Frankston, VIC
Our current team of 10 vets has a combined 125 years of service to KVH!!
Come and meet the team and see why everyone stays.
A veterinary team where high clinical standards and a great team environment are equally prioritised.
Who are we looking for?
We’re looking for a veterinarian who:
- Values teamwork and open communication
- Is kind, compassionate and respectful towards colleagues
- Is passionate about delivering excellent patient and client care
- Wants to continue developing clinically and personally
- Understands that great veterinary medicine is a team effort
- Has 3+ years’ experience desirable, but not essential. New graduates are welcome to apply.
Why Karingal Vet Hospital?
We are an ASAV Accredited Veterinary Hospital and Lincoln Institute of Business Accredited Employer of Choice. With a team of 38 made up of 10 (full and part time) vets, highly skilled veterinary nurses, dedicated reception and management teams, we have worked hard to build a culture where our staff can thrive while patients and owners receive outstanding care.
We believe that a great veterinary hospital is about more than clinical excellence. It’s about people, communication, support, professional development and creating a workplace where everyone feels valued.
A workplace designed around your wellbeing
- Opening hours Mon-Fri 8-6 and 9-5 on Saturdays.
- No Sundays, Public Holidays or after hours, enjoy genuine work-life balance.
- Scheduling to ensure lunch breaks happen.
- We actively advocate for mental health awareness, with designated team members trained in Mental Health First Aid.
- A supportive leadership team that is approachable and invested in our people.
- Continuing education (CE) is encouraged and supported.
- Our entire team has undertaken Lincoln Institute of Business training to strengthen communication, productivity, teamwork and workplace relationships.
- An inclusive workplace where different personalities, backgrounds and working styles are valued.
Our vets love …
- team consulting – a trained veterinary nurse in every consultation to assist with exams, lab work, billing, handouts etc.
- the dedicated reception team
- outstanding surgical nurses
- collaboration on cases to improve knowledge and patient outcomes. You won’t be expected to know everything. You’ll be part of a team where asking questions and sharing knowledge is encouraged.
- all the equipment – digital radiology including dental, ultrasound, ortho equipment, tonometry; the full Idexx Vet Lab Suite, endoscopy and much more
- highly templated Ezyvet systems with integrated AI note-taking and electronic handouts.
- the coffee machine, soft drinks, snacks and fruit bowl!!
The lifestyle
Located in Frankston, Karingal Vet Hospital is perfectly positioned at the gateway to the Mornington Peninsula.
- Beaches 10 minutes away
- Local golf courses, cafés, hiking/biking trails and wineries of the Mornington Peninsula on your doorstep
- The beautiful Dandenong Ranges around 45 minutes away
- Approximately 45 minutes from Melbourne CBD
Come and be part of something special
At Karingal Vet Hospital, we don’t just talk about having a supportive workplace, we actively invest in creating one.
If this sounds like the kind of veterinary hospital you’ve been looking for, we’d love to hear from you.
