Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian

3 days ago

Mornington Peninsula, Australia VetPartners Australia and New Zealand Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Description
Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian
Full-time opportunity
Why Peninsula Vet Emergency and Referral Hospital?
We're Not Just a Hospital—we're a Team That Supports And Empowers Each Other. Located Just Over An Hour From Melbourne (against Traffic), Our Purpose-built Facility In Mornington Is Home To a Passionate And Collaborative Emergency And Referral Team. Here, You'll Be Working Alongside

  • An ECC Specialist
  • A residency-trained ECC Registrar
  • Senior emergency vets with memberships
  • Experienced ECC nurses
  • Plus, you'll have access to specialists in surgery, internal medicine, anaesthesia, oncology, and cardiology.

What makes us different?

  • Mentorship matters: We understand the transition from GP to ECC can feel daunting. That's why we've created a welcoming, structured onboarding process tailored for vets with 1–2 years of experience. You'll never feel like you're in the deep end without support.
  • Facilities that support your growth: Think ICU suites, CT, fluoroscopy, critical care ventilators, endoscopy, digital radiography, ultrasonography, and in-house lab equipment—everything you need to level up.
  • A culture of learning: With daily case rounds, in-house education (that you get paid to attend), and generous CPD leave and allowances, we prioritise your development.

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), 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
  • Whatever your identity and background, if this roles sounds like you then 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 fantastic staff retention

Ready to make the move?
Email your CV or questions to
Cassandra Woolums
at [email protected]

Or check us out at

We can't wait to meet the future of ECC—and that could be you.

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