Part-time or Full-time position based in the Barossa Valley
Small or Mixed Practice Animal opportunity in the Barossa Valley, South Australia
If you love great medicine and great people, come join us at Barossa Veterinary Service — a collaborative, forward-thinking and award-winning mixed practice with a small animal focus in one of Australia's most beautiful regions.
We're a family-owned, values-driven team that believes preventative care is the heart of what we do, while all the other stuff is the sauce that makes it fun. We celebrate wins (big and small), have each other's backs, and never work on our birthdays.
What makes us… us:
- Four-day work weeks (or less — we’re genuinely flexible)
- Quarterly wellness days, EAP + Lincoln Leadership accredited culture
- Stress Free Pet accredited — and we’ll support you to get accredited too
- Dedicated AVNAT accredited nurse team and excellent support ratios
- Membership-level vets and an AVA Chartered Vet leading the way in medicine, surgery and imaging
- Niche roles to explore your passion — dentistry, imaging, surgery, medicine, or something new!
- Engaged and trained leadership team with years of experience and dedication to team care, including MHFA and coaching
- A brand-new hospital build in progress (designed around client and patient experience) with completion June 2026.
Why you’ll love it here:
- We’re big on quality, communication and curiosity — not quick fixes.
- You’ll have the toys and the time to work up cases properly.
- You’ll work alongside a genuinely kind, smart, funny team who look after one another.
Who we’re looking for:
- Hungry for a challenge, personal growth and to be part of something great
- Humble to recognise the significance of their role and contribution to the team
- Humorous because no one ever died laughing and it’s the best medicine
Small animal or mixed animal vets welcome!
Locations: Nuriootpa, Tanunda & Kapunda — South Australia
Full-time or part-time roles available
About us:
BVS has been recognised as:
2025 SA Medium Business of the Year
Telstra Business Awards – Building Communities Winner 2025, Finalist 2023
AVA Business of the Year 2022
Finalist: Best Led Practice (Lincoln Institute 2023/24)
Interested? Come have a chat, we'd love to show you what makes BVS special.
Contact Dr Catherine Harper at recruitment@barossa.vet
Casual, Part-time or Full-time opportunities available in the Barossa Valley
Do you want to be part of a team that genuinely values growth, collaboration, and high standards of patient care?
Are you looking for a nursing role where your skills are utilised, your ideas are welcomed, and your development is supported?
Do you thrive in a progressive environment where teamwork, learning, and innovation are part of everyday practice?
An exciting opportunity exists to join the award-winning team at Barossa Veterinary Service.
We are a cohesive, motivated, and supportive team who value diversity and the unique skills and experiences each team member brings to their role. Our focus is on approaching all situations with a growth mindset — seeing opportunities in challenges, caring for one another through feedback, and continually striving to improve.
We are not your average general practice. We operate at a high level with an engaged and highly skilled veterinary team, and we encourage growth in specific areas of interest while welcoming new ideas, initiative, and innovation.
About the Role
As part of an exciting period of growth, Barossa Veterinary Service is expanding into a brand-new hospital space designed to support the future of veterinary care in our region. This expansion is allowing us to further develop our nursing team, improve patient care systems, and create opportunities for nurses and technicians to work to their full potential.
A nursing role at BVS can look like many things. We aim to work to your strengths, interests, and career goals wherever possible. With three clinic locations, each site offers different caseloads, challenges, and opportunities across small animal, large animal, hospital, surgical, and consulting nursing.
Our nursing team is highly valued within the clinic, and we actively encourage nurses to be involved in patient care, workflow coordination, client communication, anaesthetic monitoring, inpatient management, and continuous improvement projects.
We have:
- Twice daily rounds and strong communication systems
- Digital whiteboards and evolving workflow technology
- Skilled, collaborative veterinarians who utilise nurses to their full potential
- Opportunities to develop skills and pursue areas of interest
- A supportive leadership team committed to professional growth and wellbeing
Why Join Us?
At BVS, we believe that great patient care starts with a supported and connected team.
You’ll be supported by:
- Lincoln Institute trained leadership
- Access to Lincoln Emerging Leaders training
- A dedicated continuing education allowance
- Structured mentorship and support
We also offer:
- EAP access and monthly wellbeing check-ins
- Fortnightly team meetings with continuing education, fruit platters, and fun!
- Flexible working arrangements where possible
- A paid day off if your birthday falls on a workday
- A genuinely supportive and connected workplace culture
- Opportunities to contribute ideas and help shape the future of our new hospital environment
About You
You are someone who:
- Enjoys working collaboratively within a team
- Brings a positive and proactive attitude to work
- Values learning, growth, and continuous improvement
- Communicates with empathy and professionalism
- Thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment
- Wants to contribute meaningfully to patient care and team culture
- More than two years experience ideal
Whether you’re an experienced nurse/technician or looking for a clinic that will help support your growth, we’d love to hear from you.
Who We Are
We're a family-owned, community-minded practice with over 40 years of history supporting the Barossa. Our reputation for excellence is built on our people, our patient care, and our passion for continuous improvement.
Our recent achievements include:
- Lincoln Leadership: Excellence in Veterinary Business Leadership (2026)
- South Australian Premier's Business and Export Award: Medium Business Of The Year Winner (2025)
- Winner of the Telstra Awards: South Australian Building Communities (2024)
- Australian Veterinary Association Business of the Year (2022)
What We Offer
- Above-award salary
- A supportive, fun, and dedicated team environment
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Quarterly Wellness Days
- Your birthday off if rostered to work
- Regular team meetings and recognition programs
- "Employee of the Year" and Leadership Awards
- Fun Fridays and a workplace that truly values connection
Ready to Join Us?
If you are keen to explore opportunities, discuss flexibility, or learn more about the role, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply, please submit a written resume and cover letter addressing the topic below.
What makes a cohesive veterinary working team ?
Applications or enquiries can be submitted to recruitment@barossa.vet (Please Attention to Nicole).
Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.
