Veterinary Jobs in Australian Capital Territory
Chase a vet career in the ACT and find a role worth wagging about!
Find your feet in Australia's capital
The ACT offers the best of both worlds — the career opportunities and amenities of a capital city, with nature never far from your doorstep. Canberra is known for its leafy streets, wide-open spaces, thriving café and cultural scene, and easy access to mountains, national parks and the surrounding countryside. It’s a place where you can build your career without giving up the space and lifestyle that make life outside work enjoyable.
Our clinics across the ACT offer a range of veterinary environments, from busy small animal practices to close-knit teams where you can build strong relationships with clients and their pets. Whether you’re looking to take the next step in your career, develop new clinical skills or simply find a team where you feel at home, Canberra offers plenty of opportunity. With a relaxed pace, excellent amenities and the great outdoors on your doorstep, the ACT is a rewarding place to live and work as a vet.
Explore our Australian Capital Territory clinic network
Why work as a Vet in Australian Capital Territory?
The Australian Capital Territory may be small, but it offers an incredible lifestyle for veterinarians looking for the best of city living and easy access to the outdoors. Home to Canberra’s leafy neighbourhoods, vibrant cultural scene and relaxed pace of life, the ACT combines the opportunities of a capital city with the space and community feel of a smaller region. You could spend your weekdays working in a modern small-animal hospital and your weekends exploring national parks, cycling trails, galleries, museums and the surrounding countryside. Whether you enjoy the energy and career opportunities of Canberra, the tranquillity of its green suburbs, or being within easy reach of the Snowy Mountains and NSW South Coast, there’s a veterinary role to suit a wide range of lifestyles.
Our clinics focus on prioritising a healthy work-life balance, with flexible rosters, supportive teams and opportunities for professional development. With Canberra’s strong community feel, excellent lifestyle amenities, access to nature and four distinct seasons, the ACT offers a rewarding place to build both a career and a life. For veterinarians looking for meaningful work without giving up the benefits of city living and the outdoors, the ACT offers an ideal balance.
About Us
Vets Central is an Australian-owned veterinary group. We're on a mission to become Australia and New Zealand's leading veterinary partner, supporting our teams in the delivery of quality veterinary services to the community.
8 Regions
Our clinics span Australia and New Zealand, including QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS, SA and WA – and that’s just the beginning.
88 Practices
Australia and New Zealand’s fastest-growing veterinary group with 88 small and mixed animal practices.
1600+ Team Members
An expansive network that comprises an incredible community of vets, practice managers, nurses, and clinic support team members.
Industry Leading Benefits
In addition, Vets Central offers an impressive swag of team benefits and lifestyle discounts to support you and your family.
Awards & Certifications
Australian Owned
Mental Health First Aid
Great Place to Work
We embrace diversity
Professional Development
A contribution towards professional development, paid study leave and access to our learning portal.
Everyday Expense Discounts
Save on everyday expenses including groceries, electronics, entertainment, fuel, dining, fashion and more.
Personal Wellness Support
An employee assistance program (EAP) that supports you and your family with qualified Mental Health First Aiders.
Flexibility and Lifestyle Benefits
Enjoy a healthy work/life balance with flexibility, a competitive salary, paid parental and purrental leave.
Tails of success
FAQs
Yes, our ACT vets are always in demand. Canberra has a thriving community of pet owners and a diverse range of clinical environments, from modern small-animal hospitals to busy general practices and specialist and referral centres.
Veterinary pay in the ACT can differ based on your experience, qualifications, clinical skills and the type of role you take on. New graduate vets may start at around $80,000, while senior and lead veterinarians with extensive experience or specialist expertise can earn $130,000 or more. Salaries may also vary depending on the responsibilities and opportunities offered by each clinic.
Yes! We would love to chat to you about this and help you find the best fit for you in our vast clinic network. We offer fantastic training and mentoring to guide you through your veterinary career.
Yes, we regularly recruit overseas vets through our Come say G’day program, you can learn more about the process here or get in touch with our friendly recruitment team.
Yes! Register via our candidate centre to be considered for upcoming opportunities or you can send your confidential application directly to our friendly Careers team at careers@vetscentral.com.au. In your email, please mention which practice/job you are interested in.
We have opportunities throughout Australia and New Zealand and we encourage veterinary professionals from all levels of experience to apply.
To begin, we typically start with a friendly chat to get to know you, so we can match you with the practice most suited to your skills, desired location, and career development.
For instance, our recruitment process may include:
- An initial phone interview with our friendly Careers team to gain a better understanding of what you are looking for and whether our culture is a good fit
- Face-to-face or via video call with one of our support office managers or clinical team for an interview
- Depending on the role/location, the next steps may include a further interview, skill assessments, and background checks such as reference checks
So what are you waiting for? Register your interest here and let’s start the conversation!
Let's get tails wagging together
We’re here to assist you in taking the lead and thriving in your career.
To begin, start the conversation with our furiendly Careers team who can help you find the purrfect fit for your personal, clinical and professional aspirations.
Call our Careers team today on 1300 838 236 (AUS) or 0800 838 236 (NZ), or register your interest here.
