Critical Care Veterinarian

SASH - the Small Animal Specialist Hospital; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship

Relocation assistance

Continuing education allowance

Parental leave

Job summary

SASH Adelaide is seeking a fourth Criticalist to join our growing Emergency and Critical Care team. The position offers full visa sponsorship and relocation support for you and your family, plus access to an advanced hospital with MRI/CT on site and 24/7 surgical care.

The successful candidate will be board-certified in ECC or residency-trained in ECC, and registered to practice in South Australia. You will lead a dedicated team within a collaborative, referral-focused environment in Adelaide.

Qualifications

• Board-certified ECC Specialist or ECC residency-trained
• Eligible for registration as a Veterinarian in South Australia
• Eligible for full visa sponsorship and relocation support

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of Emergency Veterinarians
• Manage routine emergency cases with 24-hour surgical support
• Collaborate with interstate specialist network and use on-site MRI/CT

Skills

Emergency & Critical Care

Team supervision

On-site imaging

Education

ECC Diplomate or residency

Tools

MRI

CT

Job description

Criticalist – SASH Adelaide

We’re looking for our 4th Criticalist!

• Join Adelaide’s largest specialty referral team
• Extensive emergency service within a highly collaborative environment

Ready for your next chapter in Australia?

We’re looking for a board‑certified ECC Specialist, or a veterinarian residency‑trained in Emergency and Critical Care, to join SASH Adelaide. We welcome both local and international applicants. With full visa sponsorship and relocation support for you and your family, you can build your career while enjoying Adelaide’s beautiful beaches, unbeatable lifestyle, and liveability.

About SASH Adelaide

Since opening in 2021, SASH Adelaide has rapidly expanded, building a strong multidisciplinary referral service over the past four years. Our specialties include Dermatology, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Surgery, Neurology, Radiology, and Critical Care, supported by Physiotherapy and a robust Emergency service. We’re also excited to welcome a Cardiologist to the team in the coming months.

Our purpose‑built hospital features a dedicated Emergency and ICU space, a full in‑house laboratory, Ultrasound, CT, MRI, digital radiography, EMG/EEG, HFNOT, and three fully equipped surgical theatres—including an interventional radiology suite with C‑arm.

Learn more about the SASH team:

https://sashvets.com/our-team/

Take a sneak peek at life in Adelaide:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2V5keDTxPw

The Criticalist Position

SASH Adelaide is seeking a fourth enthusiastic and dedicated Critical Care Specialist to join Dr Nicole Kalnins, Dr Morgan Woodforde, and Dr Megan Collins.

You’ll work onsite within a growing multidisciplinary hospital, while also collaborating with SASH’s extensive interstate specialist network. You will help supervise a skilled team of Emergency Veterinarians managing routine emergency cases, with 24‑hour surgical support available. MRI and CT are available onsite.

To be considered, you will:

• Value a hospital culture of inclusivity, empathy, and teamwork
• Be eligible for registration as a Veterinarian in South Australia
• Be a recognised Emergency & Critical Care Specialist (FANZCVS, ACVECC, or ECVECC Diplomate)
• OR have completed an approved ECC residency and be eligible to sit certification exams

What’s in it for you?

• Life in one of the world’s most liveable cities, with stunning beaches, the Adelaide Hills, excellent education options, and renowned wine regions including Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, and Clare Valley
• Attractive salary package with no commission structure, encouraging collaboration
• Significant relocation support, including full reimbursement of required visa and travel permits for international applicants
• Generous continuing education allowance
• SASH‑paid parental leave for all new parents
• Excellent work–life balance
• The opportunity to work in a veterinarian‑owned organisation with leaders who understand specialty and emergency medicine
• Collaboration with a dedicated, like‑minded team of specialists, interns, nurses, and support staff
• Employee discounts and social events