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Kookaburra Vets has listened to all the feedback from employers and job seekers – the new app for iPhone and iPad provides a simple, fast, map based veterinary job search experience.
Shortlist your top veterinary job choices easily using the map based search and filter features, save for later or send vacancy information to yourself or to friends. The most widely used Veterinary Employment Service in Australia & New Zealand now makes it simple for you to search worldwide for veterinary jobs, from support staff and veterinary nurses & technicians to all categories of veterinarian vacancy – and even practices for sale.
Map or list based
Choose and save your search area
Sort by distance or by newest jobs
Search for individual clinics
Filter using a wide range of job categories, including suitability for graduates or trainees, or visa sponsorship opportunities
Personalise your searches – save your filter
Save your favourite jobs
Share jobs, or email details to yourself
Up-to-date job details
No requirement for registration or to have an account
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New Release! The Kookaburra Jobs app is now available on the Google Play Store for android devices.
With over 25 years of experience in the veterinary industry, Kookaburra Veterinary Employment is committed to delivering innovative solutions. The Kookaburra Jobs app provides the Veterinary Profession with essential job search tools and map-based search and filter features.
The most widely used Veterinary Employment Service in Australia & New Zealand has made it simple to search worldwide for veterinary jobs, from support staff and veterinary nurses & technicians to all categories of veterinarian vacancy – and even practices for sale.
According to Wendy Nathan, Director of Kookaburra Veterinary Employment, since the launch of Kookaburra Jobs on the App Store in late 2023, the app has surpassed 2,000 downloads. She says “This milestone is a testament to our dedication to creating a tool that truly resonates with users. We’re proud to have now launched an Android version on the Google Play Store, with enhancements to improve the user experience.”
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There is a useful resource for vets produced by the Department of Agriculture and Australia’s Animal Health Laboratory. The 2025 update includes new chapters on diseases and syndromes that have emerged or increased in importance since the previous edition.
The EAD field guide provides information on important emergency animal diseases that either are rare or do not exist in Australia, to help vets include appropriate EADs in their differential diagnoses. Early identification and reporting is critical to minimise harm and to identify currently high risk exotic diseases such as African Swine Fever.
There is also information on the Outbreak website about emerging diseases for vets to watch out for – which may be particularly useful for vets who are travelling Australia performing locum work, or who graduated overseas.
This information includes the views and opinions of Kookaburra Veterinary Employment and is of a general nature only. Factual information is believed to be correct at the time of writing, however, should not be relied upon and any person should confirm details with the relevant authorities and through their own research prior to acting on any of the suggestions in this article.
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CLINICAL INFORMATION
One of the biggest challenges for animal dental care is keeping the gingival sulcus clean. Dental problems are often caused by plaque at the gingival sulcus and lead to irreversible periodontal disease. Therefore, veterinary dental cleaning is essential for dogs and cats. However, plaque starts to reattach to the teeth within hours after a dental cleaning if no take-home dental care is administered afterwards.
Unfortunately, client/owner compliance with instructions for daily brushing is approximately 1% This is where SANOS® veterinary dental barrier sealant can help. SANOS® is designed to extend the life of a dental cleaning when applied immediately following a professional dental cleaning. SANOS® can best be described as a self-hardening liquid bandage device that helps and aids in gingival and oral health.
Importantly, no take-home follow-up application is required by the client and one application lasts up to 6 months. The SANOS® application is put in the hands of the professional to make sure the patient receives the application correctly and in a timely fashion.
When applied as directed, SANOS® can sometimes be mistaken for plaque along the gingival margin. Eating/chewing habits can change SANOS® appearance along the gingival margin over time. The thick appearance of applied SANOS® will become a thinner film over time as the non-toxic solvents wash out of the polymer.
SANOS® is for use after every professional dental cleaning to help protect the “difficult to reach areas” such as the caudal teeth. SANOS® is for prevention of plaque and tartar in the gingival sulcus, not the visible cosmetic area of the crown. SANOS® will remain under the gingival margin and continue to work for extended periods of time.
CANINE & FELINE STUDIES
NOTE: Be sure to apply a thick film to any observed trouble spots such as the carnassial upper 4th premolar 208 and upper 3rd premolar 207. Compare gingival margin at the upper 3rd/4th premolar 207 in photos:
KEYS TO SUCCESS FOR A DENTAL CARE PROGRAM
Start preventive care young.
Dental wellness must be emphasized in every office visit.
Increase interval of wellness visits with severity of periodontal disease.
Discuss full anesthetic dentistry with puppy/kitten owners to promote prevention and have a professional dental cleaning performed when recommended by your veterinarian.
Entire staff must be on the same page.
Set goals in your practice to promote dental care.
WHY SANOS®?
PRODUCT INFORMATION
For use after every dental to help protect the “difficult to reach” areas such as the caudal teeth.
No take-home reapplication kit needed.
Non-waxy, easy-to-apply and requires no expensive applicator. Optimal for subgingival application.
Made from specially designed non-toxic polymers developed specifically for veterinary dentistry.
Can be applied to slightly wet surfaces, although dry surfaces are optimal.
Dries in seconds and is designed to remain in place for months at a time.
Clinically proven to be effective on cats as well as dogs for up to 6 months.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
1x dental workstation
4x applicator brushes
1x 1/16 oz. product vial and cap
Warning: Not for human use.
For animal use only – dogs and cats. Topical use only.
Store at room temperature. Keep away from heat and sunlight.
Some of the most common questions that we get asked at Kookaburra Vets relate to Salary levels. Thanks to all the vets who participated in our survey – the more vets who reply, the more useful this information is. We hope that in future years more of you will take the small amount of time required to complete our survey. We asked for full time annual salary range not including Super.
Hourly rates for locums and casual vets. There was no statistical difference between vets working in mixed, equine and small animal practice. Rates below $30 an hour were excluded as likely to be permanent part time rates.
2017 Results
Total Number of Responses 70
Average rate (mean) $56.23 Minimum $35
Maximum $80
Median $55
2016 Results
Total Number of Responses 79
Average rate (mean) $53.40 Minimum $33
Maximum $75
Median $55
Experience Range of Locum Vets:
Full Time Salaries – Small Animal Practice
Full Time Salaries – Mixed Practice
Full Time Salaries – Equine Practice
Full Time Salaries – Industry and Non-General Practice
Male vs Female Salaries
Future Plans
Associates – Current Job Classification
Where Do Associates Plan to be in 5 years’ time?
Practice Owners – Current Job Classification
Where Do Practice Owners Plan to be in 5 years’ time?
Some of the most common questions that we get asked at Kookaburra Vets relate to Salary levels. Thanks to all the vets who participated in our survey – the more vets who reply, the more useful this information is. We hope that in future years more of you will take the small amount of time required to complete our survey. We asked for full time annual salary range not including Super.
