Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian

1 week ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia VetPartners Australia and New Zealand Full time
Overview

Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian — Full-time opportunity

Peninsula Vet Emergency and Referral Hospital is a purpose-built facility in Mornington, located just over an hour from Melbourne. Our team includes an ECC Specialist, a residency-trained ECC Registrar, senior emergency vets, experienced ECC nurses, and access to specialists in surgery, internal medicine, anaesthesia, oncology, and cardiology.

What makes us different?
  • Mentorship matters: onboarding for vets with 1–2 years of experience with a welcoming, structured process and support.
  • Facilities that support your growth: ICU suites, CT, fluoroscopy, critical care ventilators, endoscopy, digital radiography, ultrasonography, and in-house lab equipment.
  • A culture of learning: daily case rounds, in-house education (paid to attend), and generous CPD leave and allowances.
About The Role

In this role, you'll:

  • Manage a broad range of ECC cases from walk-ins and referrals
  • Be supported in developing your ECC skills—including emergency surgeries and procedures
  • Collaborate closely with other departments to provide integrated patient care
What We're Looking For
  • Hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc)
  • Minimum of 2 years work experience and be eligible for registration in Victoria
  • Someone passionate about emergency medicine and ready to learn from the best
  • Inclusive of all identities and backgrounds; if this role sounds like you, please apply
What We Offer You
  • Competitive salary + super based on experience
  • Additional shift allowances (especially for overnights)
  • Rotating roster for real work-life balance
  • 1 week paid study leave + generous CPD budget
  • Support with relocation and visa sponsorship (if eligible)
  • Paid parental leave, staff discounts, wellness and mental health support
  • Long-term, supportive team with strong staff retention
Ready to make the move?

Email your CV or questions to Cassandra Woolums at [email protected] or check us out at

Seniority level
  • Entry level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Health Care Provider
  • Industries
  • Veterinary Services

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