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Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian
Description
VetPartners Australia Pty Ltd is looking for a Full Time Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian to join our team at Peninsular Vet Emergency and Referral Hospital.
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 penvetreferral.com.au/careers
We can’t wait to meet the future of ECC—and that could be you.