Orange Veterinary Hospital is a well-established, modern and progressive 10 vet mixed practice that has been operating in Orange for over 70 years. Dr Elbert Cooper opened the clinic as a 1-2 vet rural practice in the 1950’s. Our Veterinary Hospital has been servicing the Orange, Cabonne and surrounding district for their veterinary needs for over 70 years.

We are seeking a veterinarian to join our team, and enthusiastic new graduates are welcome to apply. The ideal team member has a passion for animals, high quality veterinary work and enjoys the challenges of a dynamic work environment. If you have an interest in a specific field or a certain set of skills – WE WANT TO KNOW; we structure the development of our vets around what they are interested in.

You must be willing to discuss cases openly with your colleagues to achieve the best possible outcome for your patients, have a friendly disposition, be able to communicate complex issues with clients and colleagues, enjoy working in a busy environment and be team oriented.

Our workload is varied daily with the opportunity to travel our beautiful region by attending farm calls and visiting our branch clinic in Molong. Our small animal cases range from routine to very complex, but you will always be supported knowing you have a substantial knowledge bank you can access at any time. We have a well-developed network of specialists for referring the trickier cases.

Afterhours workload: Weekend and evening on call is shared amongst the vets. Our vets enjoy a four-day working week from 8am-6pm with a one-hour lunch break. Weeknight are shared amongst the vet team, and the current rotation is one weeknight on call every 2 weeks. Our current weekend rotation is one in seven weekends. Additionally, one Saturday morning consulting shift between on calls weekends. It is important to note that new staff are not expected to start on-call until the clinician feels comfortable and confident. There is flexibility in the on-call roster to shift with what works with your life, and swapping with a colleague is encouraged. After an on-call weekend, there is a long weekend for you the following week. The practice owners generously cover the Easter and Christmas on call; the remainder of public holidays are shared amongst the associate veterinarians on a fair rotation.

Further education and professional development are supported (financially) and encouraged. One week conference leave and your membership with the AVA, Centre of Vet Education & Vet Education subscription are paid for by us.

What’s included?

Salary is dependable on experience but is above award and after hours is paid additionally. A phone will also be provided for afterhours work. Evening after hours is also shared.

Part-time and Full-time employment options.

Specialist referrals are available to you in Canberra, Sydney and Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga.
Morning tea and lunch are provided daily for our staff as part of our commitment to offering a great place to work and a proactive healthy work team. Vets have regular in-house breakfast clinical rounds to discuss complex cases. Uniforms and large animal equipment are provided. We also have a fully equipped work vehicle to be used for large animal calls meaning there is no need to provide your own vehicle.

Start date is negotiable for the right candidate.

Who are we?

The Orange Veterinary Hospital team is a great group of people who enjoy a busy work environment and team social outings. We enjoy close working relationships and support one another professionally, forming some wonderful friendships along the way. Discussing the cricket and other interests is encouraged.

We are accredited by the AVA as a New Graduate Friendly Practice and have previously been awarded the AVA Practice of Excellence.

We are not shy about addressing the importance of Mental Health and being very proactive in managing this issue within our industry. A well-managed life-work balance is priority, where we encourage finding your right balance. We can accommodate family commitments, volunteering commitments, belly-dancing-on-a-Tuesday morning commitments; we just ask that you try to bring flexibility to your role too.

You will be well supported by a team of dedicated friendly veterinarians, a practice manager and a wonderful team of educated nursing and reception staff.

Our purpose-built hospital is fully equipped with digital radiography and offers a wide range of diagnostic equipment (ultrasound, endoscopes, IDEXX In-house Pathology, dental radiographs, etc) and surgical equipment. Our vets have varied interests, and we are able to service small animal reproduction, acupuncture, orthopaedic, oncology, ophthalmology, pocket pets and avian consults. We have one veterinarian with Memberships, and a willingness to mentor other vets through that process if that is something on your career trajectory.

We also operate one branch practice in Molong. Beef cattle, hobby farms and general horse work dominate the large animal case load with a smaller number of sheep, goats, alpacas, camels and the occasion donkey.

Our veterinary team is very diverse and heavily experienced with over 125 years of experience combined. Our clinic is family owned and is in no way a part of a corporate business, giving us the flexibility to cater to each of our veterinarians. At any time during the day (or night), if a veterinarian requires assistance there is always another veterinarian available to assist – this is extremely important, especially for recent graduates.

To give you a thorough insight we would encourage you to get in touch with any of our current veterinarians (via the clinic) so you get a true understanding of what our clinic can offer. In no particular order our veterinarians who would be happy to chat to you are; Dr Nikki Burns (15 years exp.), Dr Georgia Ladmore (12 Years exp.), Dr Ryan Lane (Director/ 7 years exp.), Dr Natasha Wannan (11 years exp.), Dr Caitlin Henning (Graduated 2023), Dr Bessie Bowden(Graduated 2023), Dr Maya Yaffe (New Graduate 2024), Dr Andrew Litchfield (Director/ 30+ years exp.), Dr John Mason (Director/ 25+ years exp.), Dr Andrew Denman (Director/ 25+ years exp.), and Dr Helen Whittle (20+ years exp.).

For more practice information visit:
Website: www.orangevet.com.au
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfVMAN88buLSicwVhrnXPuQ/videos
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orangevethospital/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangevethospital/

Where are we?

Orange is a prosperous regional city in the Central Tablelands of NSW with a population of approximately 45,000 people. We are a well-known fruit growing district producing great apples and cherries. Orange is now known as one of Australia’s premium cool climate wine regions. The development of Orange as a gourmet food capital has ensured Orange’s status as a prominent tourism destination. Our local food and wine festivals have become must-do events on the NSW tourism timetable.

Orange offers excellent public and private school education, University (Charles Sturt University) and TAFE. Childcare options available, including family day care, modern long day care centres and preschools.

Our community sporting facilities are first class and include an aquatic centre, excellent sporting grounds and indoor facilities. Orange has a mixture of clubs including swimming, athletics, cricket, rugby, triathlon, mountain biking, cycling, hockey, netball and basketball. If art or wine is your scene, rest assured you can find your people here.

In summary, we have great coffee, cafes, night life and casual-fine dining venues. The winters are often accompanied by snow – this makes performing a calving in winter a bit different, but sitting in front of a fire while it is snowing outside is always a cosy feeling that can be experienced in very few cities across the country. Our summers are pretty mild due to our high altitude meaning if is rare to get over 35’C.

The majority of staff here also share a love for our regular coffee run down-town – although not a must on the resume, it is an important part of our daily culture…

If interested, please contact

Rosie Rowse
Practice Manager
Orange Veterinary Hospital
57 Molong Rd
Orange NSW 2800
P: 02 63618388
E: rosie.heather@orangevet.com.au

Orange Veterinary Hospital is an established, modern and progressive 12 vet mixed animal practice offering a diverse range of medical and surgical services in Central West NSW. We are seeking a receptionist to join our amazing Customer Care team.

About the Role:

This is not a standard reception or admin role. Our veterinary receptionists are the heartbeat of the hospital. On any given day, you may be answering a busy phone line, welcoming an excited new puppy and its family, calmly supporting a distressed or grieving pet owner, and helping reduce stress in a full waiting room — often all at the same time. This role requires exceptional multitasking, emotional intelligence, empathy and resilience, along with the ability to think strategically about hospital flow, time management and use of resources.

Job duties include:

• Greeting clients and patients as they arrive
• Addressing phone and email enquiries from clients
• Appointment scheduling for consults, follow up visits and procedures.
• Handling of cash and Eftpos transactions
• Keeping the public areas, reception and consult areas neat and tidy
• Helping unpack and store stock deliveries
• General administration and support duties as required

Our Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate should have:

• A passion for people and animals
• Excellent communication, telephone and customer service skills
• High emotional intelligence, with compassion and empathy
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to multitask
• Problem solving skills and proactiveness
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong work ethic

What’s included

Salary is dependent on experience but is above award.

Full time is preferable, although for the right applicant we would consider permanent part-time or casual.

Morning tea and lunch are provided daily for our staff as part of our commitment to offering a great place to work and a proactive healthy work team.

Training will be fully provided on commencement and uniforms are provided.

About us

The Orange Veterinary Hospital team is a great group of people who enjoy a busy work environment and also regular team social outings. We enjoy close working relationships and supporting one another both on a professional and personal level.

The issue of Mental Health and being proactive in managing this within our industry is important to us. A well-managed work life balance is a priority.

Our team is continually committed to further skill and personal development to ensure our clients and patients receive the best care possible.

Our mission statement is: “To Strive for excellence in Veterinary Medicine and Surgery; to provide compassionate quality care for our patients and to maintain an open, supportive and informative relationship with our clients and staff”.

For more practice information go to our website (www.orangevet.com.au), visit our YouTube channel or our Facebook page to learn more about our fantastic team and facilities.

About Orange

Orange is a prosperous major regional city in the Central Tablelands of NSW with a population of approximately 45,000 people. We are a comfortable 3.5-hour drive from Sydney or Canberra.

Orange offers excellent public and private school education, University (Charles Sturt University) and TAFE. Childcare in Orange is affordable and well provided for and includes family day care, modern long day care centres and preschools.

In addition, Orange has a Level 5 hospital and supports a wide range of specialist medical referral services.
Our community sporting facilities are first class and include a new aquatic centre, excellent sporting grounds and indoor facilities. We have a mixture of clubs including swimming, athletics, cricket, rugby, triathlon, mountain biking, cycling, netball and basketball.

Orange has a growing reputation as a tourism destination, based on its growing wine industry, casual to fine dining and boutique shopping experiences on offer. Regular food and wine festivals are enjoyed throughout the year. Great coffee, cafes and night life makes Orange a great city to live and work in.

How to apply

If you believe you are the person we are looking for, please forward your application/cover letter together with your resume to Rosie Heather, rosie.heather@orangevet.com.au

If you’re excited about joining a supportive, friendly team in a vibrant community, we’d love to hear from you!

We’re always keen to connect with passionate professionals who share our commitment to exceptional veterinary care and client service. Whether you’re a vet, nurse, or support team member, we welcome expressions of interest from those who are enthusiastic about joining a friendly, community-focused practice.

If Orange Vet Hospital sounds like the kind of place you’d like to be a part of, feel free to send us your CV and a brief introduction using the contact information below. We’ll keep your details on file and reach out should a suitable opportunity arise.

Rosie Rowse
Practice Manager, Orange Veterinary Hospital
57 Molong Rd, Orange NSW 2800
P: (02) 6361 8388
E: rosie.heather@orangevet.com.au