Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian Full time Peninsula Vet Care Emergency & Referral Hospit[...]

Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian Full time Peninsula Vet Care Emergency & Referral Hospital RR-8975 Full-time | East Mornington Are you an experienced ECC vet looking for a sea change and a hospital where you can continue to grow your skills with specialist support? Do you thrive on managing GDVs, snake envenomations, tick paralysis, and trauma cases but want access to ECC specialists and a full referral hospital team to optimise patient outcomes and your career progression? At Peninsula Vet Emergency & Referral Hospital, we’re looking for an experienced ECC Veterinarian to join our referral hospital team. You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary specialist hospital that includes ECC, surgery, internal medicine, anaesthesia, and an attached GP clinic meaning the cases you see in emergency are true emergencies. As part of our referral hospital team, you’ll be at the heart of complex, high-acuity cases you won’t find in general practice. You’ll work closely with our highly skilled specialists and passionate nurses and ECC veterinarians in a progressive, supportive, and fun environment. For those seeking growth, leadership opportunities within the team are also available. We offer: 24/7 emergency and referral services across ECC, surgery, internal medicine, and anaesthesia A truly multidisciplinary, collaborative environment where every nurse plays a vital role in patient outcomes Opportunities to work with trauma patients, ventilator cases, critical anaesthetics, transfusions, chest drains, central lines, and more Recognition of our nurses — from featuring on our Vet Wrap Podcast to speaking at CPD nights And when your shift is done? You’ll be just minutes from beaches, wineries, and bushland trails on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula only an hour from Melbourne. About the Role You’ll be working across a structured 4-week rotating roster of days, evenings, overnights, and weekends, alongside: 2 ECC Specialists A residency-trained ECC Registrar An experienced ECC Vet Team Leader A diverse ECC team including vets with memberships, internship experience, and developing clinicians Our caseload is uniquely diverse — from metro-style emergencies to rural presentations. On any given shift you might treat snake bites, blocked cats, blowfish ingestions, high-rise cats, GDVs, or pets kicked by horses. We are also recognised for our work with brachycephalic patients, and our collaborative culture ensures every discipline works together to provide the highest level of patient care. About You 2+ years of emergency practice experience (preferred) Confidence in approaching emergency cases and performing emergency procedures and soft tissue surgery (or the 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 take pride in supporting 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 Continuing education allowance and structured mentorship and on-the-job training 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 For more Information and to apply If you’re ready to take the next step in your veterinary ECC career we’d love to hear from you. Visit our social pages on Facebook or LinkedIn to get a feel for who we are, and join our Vet Education Hub whereyou can access our Podcast Vet Wrap and all our educational videos for free. #J-18808-Ljbffr