Emergency Veterinarian
Emergency Veterinarian
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Practice alongside experienced clinicians and a dedicated ECC nursing team -
Deliver quality emergency medicine in a brand-new, purpose-built hospital
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Build a rewarding emergency career with real room for life outside work
Join a growing team in Melbourne’s north where experienced clinicians share what they know, ECC nurses work right beside you and high standards of patient care guide every case. Whether you’re a seasoned ECC vet or a GP ready to move into emergency medicine, you’ll grow your skills, help build a new integrated hospital and work with a team that values life outside work.
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Australia
Part Time
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Practice alongside experienced clinicians and a dedicated ECC nursing team
-
Deliver quality emergency medicine in a brand-new, purpose-built hospital
-
Build a rewarding emergency career with real room for life outside work
Join a growing team in Melbourne’s north where experienced clinicians share what they know, ECC nurses work right beside you and high standards of patient care guide every case. Whether you’re a seasoned ECC vet or a GP ready to move into emergency medicine, you’ll grow your skills, help build a new integrated hospital and work with a team that values life outside work.
About us
You’ll join VicVet as we build an integrated veterinary destination for Melbourne’s north, bringing Primary Care, Emergency and expanding Referral Services together under one roof. We provide general practice and emergency and critical care to Melbourne’s northern corridor, supported by a skilled nursing team and experienced clinical leaders.
Our purpose-built Emergency & Referral hospital opened in Whittlesea in April 2026. Planned investment in medicine, oncology, CT, surgery and advanced referral capabilities gives vets real scope to grow their skills and help shape the service. Backed by Apiam Animal Health, you’ll have a national veterinary network behind you and a team around you that values collaboration, professional development and life outside work.
We had to bring our cat iDolly n for an emergency C-section, and I cannot thank Dr Josie and the team enough. It was an incredibly stressful situation, but they were very calm, compassionate, and professional throughout. She took the time to explain everything clearly and made sure our cat received the best possible care. – Sofia Douvos – Google Review
About this role
You’ll work alongside veterinarians, ECC nurses and the wider clinical team in a hospital that values mentorship, knowledge-sharing and continuous learning, with high standards of patient care at the centre of what we do. As our veterinary team grows, so do the mentoring, clinical support and development opportunities around you.
As an Emergency Veterinarian, you’ll deliver emergency and critical care across a diverse caseload and contribute to the clinical workflows and protocols that shape how our service develops. Whether you’re an experienced ECC clinician or a GP veterinarian ready to begin in emergency, you’ll learn from experienced clinicians with a dedicated ECC nursing team beside you.
Shifts are a mix of sole-charge and team-based work, with clinical support arrangements in place. Our modern hospital is designed for triage, diagnostics and critical care. We’re happy to discuss full-time or part-time arrangements across day, evening, overnight and weekend shifts so you can find a sustainable roster, and as our referral capabilities expand, you’ll have access to structured development and future career opportunities.
About you
- You communicate clearly
- You work well independently and as part of a team
- You’re committed to clinical excellence
- You have experience in, or a strong interest in, emergency and critical care
- You hold a veterinary degree registrable in Victoria (BVSc, DVM or equivalent)
Our location
Our hospital is in Whittlesea, caring for pets and their people across Melbourne’s northern corridor. If you’re coming from interstate or overseas, visa sponsorship options and relocation assistance of up to $10,000 are available for the move.
Our offer
We know choosing your next role involves more than salary. Our package includes:
- Competitive remuneration of $120,000 to $180,000 plus superannuation, commensurate with experience
- Visa sponsorship assistance, including options for working holiday visa holders
- Relocation assistance of up to $10,000
- A generous CPD allowance and one week of paid study leave
- Enrolment in the Improve Veterinary Education Accelerated Emergency Program, if it’s beneficial to you
- Veterinary Surgeons Board registration and VetEducation membership
- Five weeks of annual leave as a shiftworker
- Paid parental leave in addition to the government scheme
- Employee referral bonuses and recognition programs that celebrate contribution
- Mentoring, collaboration, leadership development and career pathways across the Apiam network
- Flexible working arrangements and sustainable rostering
- An Employee Assistance Program and an onsite Mental Health First Aid Officer
- Discounts on veterinary services and products, plus retail, gym, travel and lifestyle offerings
Choosing your next hospital is about the team, the support and what your working week will look like. If you’d like to hear more about the caseload, roster, leadership structure, development opportunities or day-to-day life at VicVet, we’d love to chat.
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