Job description

Global Vision Recruitment on behalf of Canberra Cat Vet Pty Ltd

Date Posted: October 01, 2026

Position: Veterinarian

Salary: $79,000 - $90,000 per annum plus 12% superannuation

Hours: 38 hours per week

Mode: Full-time

Location: 16/18 Purdue St, Belconnen ACT 2617

Experience required: Minimum 1 year experience in veterinary clinical practice

Canberra Cat Vet is a veterinary clinic dedicated exclusively to the health, wellbeing and veterinary care of cats. We provide professional feline-focused veterinary services in a caring and supportive clinical environment.

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Veterinarian to join our team and provide high-quality medical and surgical care to our feline patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive health examinations of cats and diagnose illnesses and injuries through physical examinations, laboratory testing, radiography, ultrasound and other diagnostic techniques.

• Provide medical and surgical treatment for cats, including administering and prescribing medications, analgesics and anaesthetics, performing surgery, treating wounds and managing post-operative care.

• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic feline health conditions, developing appropriate treatment plans based on each cat’s clinical needs.

• Administer vaccinations and provide preventive healthcare to protect cats against infectious diseases and other common health conditions.

• Advise cat owners on nutrition, feeding, hygiene, preventative healthcare, breeding and the ongoing care and wellbeing of their cats.
• Monitor cats undergoing treatment or hospitalisation, assess their response to treatment and adjust care plans as required.

• Perform post-mortem examinations where required to assist in determining the cause of death and identifying underlying or infectious conditions.

• Maintain accurate clinical records, including examination findings, diagnoses, treatment plans, medications and follow-up recommendations.

• Maintain professional knowledge of feline medicine and veterinary practices, including developments in areas such as feline internal medicine, surgery, dermatology, dentistry and critical care.

Qualification

• Tertiary qualification in Veterinary Science or Veterinary Medicine

• Full veterinary registration in Australia or eligible for full registration

Skills and Experience

• Minimum 1 year experience in veterinary clinical practice, preferably with a strong focus on feline medicine.

• Willing to undertake Feline Medicine Memberships.

• Strong clinical examination, diagnostic and surgical skills.

• Ability to safely administer medications, anaesthesia and veterinary treatments.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly explain diagnoses, treatment options and care requirements to cat owners.

• Compassionate approach to handling and treating cats, with a strong commitment to feline welfare.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a professional veterinary team.

How to Apply

If you are a qualified veterinarian with a genuine interest in feline medicine and would like to join our cat-focused practice, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your qualifications, experience and suitability for the position to .