“I'm glad that Our Vet ensures that our line managers are veterinarians themselves. Whether I have a clinic operations question or need case support, I always have someone with experience I can talk to. That support, as well as close contact with colleagues at other Our Vet clinics, gives me confidence to take on cases where I require guidance, especially with overnight care available at 24 hour centres close by.”

“I am so proud of my team; we are like a little family within the Our Vet group. We support each other every day, and share the laughs and the tears equally. We celebrate the good days and team lunches always go down a treat for those days we have worked especially hard. In addition to this, having regional managers and directors who are vets helps me with my confidence being a Lead Vet. If I ever have any questions, I know they are always there to help me. Having worked in clinics where practice managers and regional managers are not vets, I believe this sets Our Vet apart from the rest in such a beneficial way.”

“What keeps me motivated is the opportunity to continuously develop my skills and a very strong support system around me. I have always felt that support is just a phone call away which can be to another Lead Vet or my Regional Manager. The amazing network of sister clinics help support each other in the best possible manner and the team around me holds Our Vet values so close to their heart that I look forward to coming to work every day. This empowers me to provide best care to pets while supporting my core teams at the same time.”

“I started my veterinary career at Our Vet Geelong since graduation and have been here for nearly 5 years. I have had the opportunity to develop skills such as teamwork, communication and discover my interest in surgery. I'm lucky enough to have lots of support from all the vets I've worked with, a great team of nurses to assist me every day and a chance to embark on a leadership role.”

"I joined Our Vet Preston because of theirn incredible passion for high clinical practice and innovation. My passion is to provide the best care for your loved members of the family. I believe knowledge is key and love is what bonds us in being an integral part of your pets health."

“Within our profession we tend to never have two days the same! Whether it is learning about a new drug trial for our patient, or watching another vet undertake the same procedure in a different way, we are lucky enough to experience these most days! Our Vet provide online CPD and of course opportunity to attend courses worldwide. I was fortunate enough to attend WSAVA in Canada in 2019 and this enabled new ideas for the clinic on my return. We are constantly learning from and collaborating with our teams and the wider community to bring new ideas to fruition. We are fortunate enough to have mentors to help and educate us every day too either in clinic or just a phone call away.”

“In the three years I've been working as a Lead Vet, I've found that Our Vet prioritises the same things I do. I find satisfaction in managing my clinic with the purpose of having a happy team, happy pet parents, healthy patients, and a successful business. Being a vet can be challenging, but I have found happiness in choosing to create a happy work environment for my team. ​”

“One of the many reasons I love working at Our Vet is because it provides me with a supportive environment that promotes professional growth. It is a family friendly workplace, offering flexibility in rostering. The business and my team were very accommodating during my pregnancy and subsequently returning to work. Further, Our Vet strives to deliver the best patient care and embraces the most up-to-date clinical and surgical care standards. It enables me to bring out the very best vet in me to make a positive change for our patients and their pet parents.”

“One of the most important reasons I moved to Our Vet from a private practice and another corporate practice was for the work-life balance I had yet to experience as a vet. A few reasons I think Our Vet excels with this is the knowledge of having no on call, no late shifts or early mornings and always closing when the pet superstore closes! On my days off I am able to fully relax and not think about work. This has allowed me to pursue my hobby of flying. Prior to Our Vet it was but a dream, but with a lot of determination (and days off) the past 5 years, I have turned my dream into a reality. I am a massive advocate for mental health in our profession, and ensuring a fantastic work-life balance goes hand in hand with improving this.”

“I'm lucky to have found a company where our principles align; a belief that happy teams mean happy patients. Where clinic hours are structured in such a way that 'work-life balance' isn't just a pipedream, but a significant criterion to roster by. Only when I left did I realise how important these elements are to me, how rare it is to ACTUALLY find all of this in one place and how happy I would be to be back.”