Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian – Peninsula Vet Emergency & Referral Hospital
Full-time | East Mornington
About the Role
You'll be part of a multidisciplinary specialist hospital that includes ECC, surgery, anaesthesia, and an attached GP clinic. You'll handle true emergency cases and work closely with highly skilled specialists and passionate nurses and ECC veterinarians in a progressive, supportive and fun environment.
You'll work a structured 4‑week rotating roster of days, evenings, overnights and weekends alongside an experienced ECC Vet Team Leader and a diverse ECC team.
Your caseload will be uniquely diverse, from metro‑style emergencies to rural presentations, including snake bites, blocked cats, blowfish ingestions, high‑rise cats, GDVs, pets kicked by horses, brachycephalic patients and many others. You'll also be involved in traumas, ventilator cases, critical anaesthetics, transfusions, chest drains, central lines and more.
About You
* 2+ years of emergency practice experience (preferred)
* Confidence in approaching emergency cases and performing emergency procedures and soft tissue surgery (or motivation to develop these skills with our support)
* Excellent communication, teamwork and time‑management skills
* A strong passion for ECC and commitment to ongoing learning
* An interest in teaching and mentoring; as a University of Melbourne core rotation site we support interns, residents and the next generation of vets
What We Offer
* Competitive salary package + superannuation (commensurate with experience)
* 1 week study leave and 5 weeks annual leave
* Generous overnight shift allowance
* Mental health and wellness support, plus flexible paid parental leave
* The opportunity to work with and learn from industry‑leading specialists
* Access to excellent referral hospital facilities
* A workplace with excellent staff retention and a supportive, fun team culture
* Staff discounts across our GP network
* Live the lifestyle: enjoy beaches, wineries, state parks and coastal living, with easy access to Melbourne
Application
Apply now or contact Cassandra Woolums – Talent Acquisition Business Partner for Speciality at
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