Swanbourne Veterinary Centre as a Workplace

The Swanbourne Veterinary Centre has been in operation since 1939 which makes it one of the oldest practices still operating from its original site in Australia. We are supporters of anyone intending to make veterinary science their career and to that end offer weekend jobs to school, veterinary and nursing students, as well as participating when asked in school visits to the practice as well as attending class room discussions and career nights. We also provide work experience and participate in the Instep progam.

If you are looking for help in any of these areas please email us, or ring us at the surgery and ask to speak to Linley, Dot, Nickee or Tony.

There is no doubt that early participation in the culture of a veterinary hospital very much enhances your chances of obtaining a position in the nursing course or at university. We believe strongly in the concept of work experience because much has been written and said about veterinary science as a career and occasionally young people can get the wrong idea.

After 36 years in practice I have no regrets but to tell it truthfully it is not a glamorous occupation so look beyond the TV programs and the cute puppies and kittens. If we can help in making a decision that will mould the rest of your life then just ask.

Opportunities:
We have, from time to time, job opportunities for qualified an unqualified people and these will be advertised in professional journals and the popular press. In most cases these adverts will refer you back to this web site for more detail and will appear in the "positions vacant" section.
These opportunities will generally be in the following areas:
1.qualified veterinary surgeons
2.qualified veterinary nurses
3.receptionists
4.groomers
5.administrative staff
6.kennel hands
7.weekend staff in kennels and dogwash
8.dog trainers
9.puppy school instructors

We are an equal opportunity work place and all staff are given the opportunity and encouraged to carry out regular continuing professional development as a life long learning process.
For further information please contact:

Dr Tony Vigano
Swanbourne Veterinary Centre
2 Devon Rd
Swanbourne
WA 6010
or email us

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