Behaviour Veterinarian

Big things are happening. Be part of it.

At AREC, we're growing, and we're looking for a Behaviour Veterinarian who's ready to grow with us.

Whether you're membership-qualified, board-certified, or residency-trained, this is an opportunity to shape the future of behaviour services in a hospital that values clinical excellence, ethical medicine, and genuine work-life balance.

Why AREC?

We're a purpose-built, 24/7 emergency and referral hospital with over 110 team members and a big vision. Since 2004, we've been providing best-practice care to animals across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, the Hunter Valley, and beyond. Now, we're expanding into a brand-new, custom-designed hospital dedicated to best-practice veterinary care, where every patient benefits from the combined expertise of our growing referral team.

With specialists in surgery, medicine, rehabilitation, and more working side by side, we're creating a truly collaborative environment that puts comprehensive, high-quality care at the centre.

Our model supports collaboration across specialties, and we're committed to sustainable rosters and healthy caseloads. You'll have the time, space, and support to do your best work and to keep learning along the way.

Our new hospital includes:

• Comfortable spaces for staff to rest and reset (including large staff room with kitchen amenities and massage chair)
• Quiet lactation/parents' room, a space to support feeding, expressing, and caring for your child during the workday
• Eight consult rooms, two surgical theatres, and a dedicated ICU
• Specialist diagnostic imaging suite with CT, otoscopy, and ultrasound
• Separate wards for exotics, cats, and infectious patients
• Full in-house lab
• On-site pharmacy

What's in it for you?

We know what makes specialist and referral work rewarding and what makes it hard. That's why we offer:

• Visa sponsorship and relocation support, including rent-free accommodation to get you started
• Flexible employment arrangements, designed to work around your life
• Competitive salary + profit share + employee stock ownership
• Generous CPD support, including paid conference leave and funding for professional memberships
• Five weeks of annual leave
• Experienced nursing and support teams
• A collaborative, values-led culture
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program, wellbeing initiatives, and a supportive leadership team
• We're also proudly independent. That means our decisions are made locally, by people who know the team and care about the work.

Who are we looking for?

You're a qualified veterinarian with:

• A degree recognized for registration in NSW (e.g., BVSc, DVM, or equivalent)
• Whether you're looking to lead a new service, join an established one, or blend clinical and teaching interests, we're happy to shape the role to suit the right person.
• A genuine interest in building something meaningful
• A commitment to professional integrity, patient-centred care, and team collaboration
• Membership-qualified in behaviour, board-certified, or completion of an approved residency in veterinary behaviour

Why Newcastle?

If you're after lifestyle and clinical opportunity, Newcastle delivers.

• Coastal living, without the city stress
• A thriving food, wine, and brewery scene
• Great schools, universities, and healthcare infrastructure
• Direct flights to major cities, including Brisbane, Sydney, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Canberra, Adelaide, Perth, Cairns, and Denpasar, Bali
• Surf in the morning, consult in the afternoon
• This is a place where you can make a difference professionally and enjoy the downtime, too.

AREC fosters diversity and inclusion within the organization to create an environment where all individuals are valued and included.

Ready to talk?

Let's start with a confidential conversation.

Contact: Matt Wann (CEO) – +

Dr. David Tabrett (Managing Director) – +

Sally Groen –

More info:

• au/careers

Watch: Living in Newcastle – Working at AREC

How to apply: Email your CV to

• We'll take it from there.