Howard Springs Vet

24/05/2024

The Top End of Australia is well known for its great weather and lifestyle during its renowned “Dry Season”. Imagine workdays where you can work up your cases with all the latest diagnostic tools, followed by days off spent camping, fishing or exploring the pristine swimming holes in the nearby National Parks.
June to August is our busiest time as we are the official race-day vets at the Darwin Turf Club, so we are looking for a vet to join our team during this exciting time ! Equine experience would be ideal, but not critical.
Some of the aspects that make this role enticing include:
• We have a newly built, state- of-the-art Equine surgical facility in addition to our purpose-built Small Animal clinic.
• We support a truly diverse patient base with small animals (70%), equine work (30%) as well as the odd goat, cow, crocodile, wallaby or bird to spice up the day
• We offer a perfect environment for vets wanting to expand or hone their surgical skills as TPLO’s, fracture repairs, laparoscopic and complex soft tissue cases.
• We have wide range of diagnostic, pathology, imaging, lapro/gasto & arthroscopic equipment as well as our orthopedic facilities. Our newly installed CT scanner also adds a whole new dimension to diagnostics.
If you are looking for a real change, an exciting work environment and are looking forward to being part of a close-knit team, now is the time to apply. Please send your expression of interest and resume to [email protected], of if you would like to have a peek at our practice first head to www.howardspringsvets.com.au

11/04/2024

Looking for a change in your nursing career ?
Howard Springs Vet Clinic is looking for an enthusiastic vet nurse to join our team. (Full time position)
We are a purpose-built, mixed practice clinic that caters to all animals, our main patient base being dogs and horses.
This is not a clinic where you will be stuck on reception or cleaning all day. Our nurses take x-rays and do CT scans, monitor anesthetics, perform routine dental scale and polishes, blood draws and placing animals on fluids in preparation for surgery.
Working with us, you will assist and often scrub into a range of surgeries including TPLOs, fracture repairs, laparoscopes, endoscopes, and ex laps, as well as a variety of equine surgeries including arthroscopes, geldings and gastroscopes.
You will also have the opportunity to work alongside visiting equine specialist surgeons.
We have the latest equipment and our new, state of the art equine surgical facility, with CT scanner (suited for both small and large animals), is taking the practice to the next level!
We are looking for someone who is passionate, hardworking and wants to provide gold standard care to our patients.
You must work well in a team and have excellent customer service skills.
You do not need to have equine experience or experience with our equipment but you must be motivated and willing to learn.
Ideally, we are looking for a fully qualified nurse, however we will take experience into account.
If you are interested please send a resume and cover letter to [email protected], call us on (08) 8983 1458, or come in and talk to our team.

05/04/2024

Exciting times ahead at Howard Springs Vet!
During our recent in-depth training on the use of our new CT scanner we were fortunate to have the opportunity to scan one of our local crocs 🐊!
On a more serious note, we look forward to soon be able to offer this service to any pets in the Top End in need of more complex imaging of medical conditions.

26/03/2024

Easter Closure Information
Please remember to keep your dogs away from chocolates and your cats away from Easter Lilies !
Wishing you all a safe and happy Easter

24/03/2024

Such a clever patient!!

29/02/2024

The lovely kitten “Princess“ is certainly one of the most relaxed cats we have had visit us for vaccinations!

28/02/2024

An exciting Locum opportunity is available for a vet looking to enjoy the Top End of Australia during its renowned “Dry Season”. Workdays where you can work up your cases with all the latest diagnostic tools, followed by days off spent camping, fishing or exploring the pristine swimming holes in the nearby National Parks could be just what you need.
Howard Springs Vet is looking for a team member to join us for May to July 2024. As this is our busiest time as the official race-day vets at the Darwin Turf Club, Equine experience would be ideal, but not critical.
Some of the aspects that make this role enticing include:
• We have a newly built, state- of-the-art Equine surgical facility in addition to our purpose-built Small Animal clinic
• We support a truly diverse patient base with small animals (70%), equine work (30%) as well as the odd goat, cow, crocodile, wallaby or bird to spice up the day
• We offer a perfect environment for vets wanting to expand or hone their surgical skills as TPLO’s, fracture repairs, laparoscopic and complex soft tissue cases are all carried out in clinic. On-going CPD is encouraged and supported as well as the hands-on training.
• We could list our wide range of diagnostic, pathology, imaging, lapro/gasto & arthroscopic equipment as well as our orthopedic facilities , but what we are currently really excited about is the CT scanner that we are installing in March 2024 as this will be the only veterinary CT in the Northern Territory!
If you are looking for a real change, an exciting work environment and are looking forward to being part of a close-knit team, now is the time to apply. Please send your expression of interest and resume to [email protected], of if you would like to have a peek at our practice first head to www.howardspringsvets.com.au or find us on Facebook.

21/02/2024

This sweet young dog was found along the Saltwater Arm Dirt Track. Medical attention is required so we are hoping to get in contact with the owners as soon as possible. Please contact us on 8983 1458 during business hours. (Proof of ownership will be required)

13/02/2024

*** Update*** Due to an excellent response to our advert we will be closing for applications at this time while we short-list our applications. Thank you for such a positive response!!

We have kennel hand position available at our clinic. This is ideally suited as a "First Job" as the hours are after-school. Please share if you know of anyone who may be suited as a happy match for our team.

13/02/2024

Not only do we have team members that are compassionate and skilled at nursing, but they also willing to take on a challenge - regardless of the size! Our new equine surgery is almost ready for use with the surgical table assembly complete......🐴👍

05/02/2024

19/01/2024

Exciting Vet Nurse opportunity!!!!!
If you are looking for a fresh start to 2024, Howard Springs Vet Clinic is looking for an enthusiastic vet nurse to join our close-knit family.
We are a purpose-built, mixed practice clinic that caters to all animals, our main patient base being dogs and horses.
This is not a clinic where you will be stuck on reception or cleaning all day. Our nurses take radiographs, monitor anesthetics, perform routine dental scale and polishes, blood draws and placing animals on fluids in preparation for surgery.
Working with us, you will assist and often scrub into a range of surgeries including TPLOs, fracture repairs, laparoscopes, endoscopes, and ex laps, as well as a variety of equine surgeries including arthroscopes, geldings and gastroscopes.
You will also have the opportunity to work alongside visiting equine specialist surgeons.
We have the latest equipment and our new, state of the art equine surgical facility is due to be opened later this month. This is the only equine clinic in the Northern Territory and will be equipped with a CT scanner suited for both small and large animals.
We are looking for someone who is passionate, hardworking and wants to provide gold standard care to our patients.
You must work well in a team and have excellent customer service skills.
You do not need to have equine experience or experience with our equipment but you must be motivated and willing to learn.
Ideally, we are looking for a fully qualified nurse, however we will take experience into account.
If you are interested please send a resume and cover letter to [email protected], call us on (08) 8983 1458, or come in and talk to our team.

05/01/2024

***Update- These two have been happily reunited with their family 😊***
This pair was found in the Howard Springs area this morning. We would really like to reunite them with their owners. Please contact us at Howard Springs Vet. Tel: 8983 1458. Proof of ownership will be required.

02/01/2024

*** Update**** We are happy to repot this dog has been reunited with its owner!!

This gentle young dog was clearly spooked by the storm that came through this afternoon. Please can you reach out to us during business hours (we close at 6pm) if you recognise it. Evidence of ownership will be required.

17/12/2023

We would like to wish all our clients and their special family members a very happy and safe Festive Season. We will be closed on all the Public Holidays, but as always, we are available to assist you in the event of any emergencies.

12/12/2023

This sweet, but very shy young dog was found wandering below the airport. We would really like to reunite it with her owners. Our clinic can be contacted on (08) 8983 1458. Evidence of ownership will be required.

21/11/2023

This beautiful young cat was handed In after wandering into a home in Coolalinga . If you think it is yours please contact us at Howard Springs Vet 8983 1458

09/11/2023

02/11/2023

"Red" Lives to Tweet another day!
Red, the very brave cockatiel, was rescued by his owners from the jaws of an almost 3m Olive Python. 🐍
Our Dr Rebecca sutured the large wound in Reds neck, and Red has healed very well. Hes now back to his normal self, eating, drinking and whistling away. 🎶

26/10/2023

As a growing practice we need to grow our team. Are you a qualified vet nurse looking for a change? Come and join us at Howard Springs Vet!
email your resume to [email protected] today

18/10/2023

28/09/2023

Great News for our owners with Pet Insurance!
We have teamed up with GapOnly, and at the end of your vet visit you can claim your benefits, and only pay the amount not covered by insurance! Chat to us in-clinic for more information 😁
GapOnly

20/09/2023

Some patients just add a different dimension to the working day! Winifred was so well behaved during her surgical stay with us- a model patient

28/08/2023

Things are starting to get very exciting as our Specialised Equine Surgical Facility building progresses.
Our Small Animal clients can rest assured that we will still continue to look after your four-legged family and provide you with the highest level of care and service that we always have. 🐈🐩🐓🦜🐰
Aspire Design & Construct , North Australia Media

20/07/2023

This cat was found up around the Palmerston Hospital. Unfortunately not microchipped or desexed, but if there is someone missing this cat, please let us know.

03/07/2023

At Howard Springs Vets we are proud of our purpose-built Small Animal Clinic with its state of the art facilities and equipment.
We are now very excited that soon we will also be able to offer the same level of professional care and facilities for our equine clients.
Not only will this expansion house professional surgical and imaging facilities for horses, it will also be home to the NT's first CT scanner dedicated for veterinary use for both Small and Large Animals.
Aspire Design & Construct

05/04/2023

Wishing all our clients and their Pets a Safe and Happy Easter Long Weekend.