Critical Care Veterinarian Pet ICU

Animal Emergency Australia; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Pet ICU, part of Animal Emergency Australia (AEA), is seeking a Critical Care Veterinarian to join our specialist intensive care team in Underwood on a permanent part-time basis. As a dedicated veterinary intensive care unit, Pet ICU focuses on managing critically ill and complex patients with advanced monitoring, nursing care and life-saving interventions.

You will work with ECC clinicians, specialists and highly skilled nurses in a collaborative environment where patient outcomes and continual

Qualifications

• Experience in emergency, critical care or small animal medicine.
• Membership in Emergency & Critical Care or commitment to obtain memberships within 18 months.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
• Enjoys collaborative work and supports teammates.
• Committed to delivering exceptional patient and client care.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse ICU caseload including trauma, post-surgical and medically complex patients.
• Develop and implement advanced treatment and monitoring plans.
• Collaborate with ECC veterinarians, specialists and nursing teams.
• Contribute to a culture of clinical excellence, teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Build strong relationships with referring veterinarians and pet owners with clear, compassionate communication.

Skills

Emergency & Critical Care

Small animal medicine

Team collaboration

Education

Memberships in Emergency & Critical Care

Job description

• Specialist ICU-only caseload with advanced critical care cases
• Work-life balance with stable, predictable shift patterns
• Exposure to cutting-edge ICU treatments and procedures

• Specialist ICU-only caseload with advanced critical care cases
• Work-life balance with stable, predictable shift patterns
• Exposure to cutting-edge ICU treatments and procedures

Pet ICU, part of Animal Emergency Australia (AEA), is seeking a Critical Care Veterinarian to join our specialist intensive care team in Underwood on a permanent part-time basis.

As a dedicated veterinary intensive care unit, Pet ICU focuses on the management of critically ill and complex patients requiring advanced monitoring, nursing care and life-saving interventions. This is an opportunity to work alongside experienced ECC clinicians, specialists and highly skilled nurses in a collaborative environment where patient outcomes and continual learning are at the heart of everything we do.

As a Critical Care Veterinarian, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional care to our most critical patients while working within a supportive, multidisciplinary team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a diverse ICU caseload, including trauma, post-surgical and medically complex patients
• Developing and implementing advanced treatment and monitoring plans
• Collaborating closely with ECC veterinarians, specialists and nursing teams
• Contributing to a culture of clinical excellence, teamwork and continuous improvement
• Building strong relationships with referring veterinarians and pet owners through clear and compassionate communication

Why Join Pet ICU?

Work-Life Balance

• Permanent part-time role, ~60 hours per fortnight available
• Predictable roster with 8.5-hour shifts
• Shift times of 5:00am-1:30pm or 1:00pm-9:30pm 7 days a week

Professional Growth

• Work alongside experienced criticalists, ECC clinicians and specialists
• Access to mentoring and clinical support
• Exposure to advanced ICU procedures and complex case management
• CPD opportunities and support for professional development

Supportive Team Culture

• Highly collaborative and skilled ICU team
• Open, transparent and patient-focused approach to care
• A workplace that genuinely values learning, development and innovation
• Opportunity to contribute to the growth of a progressive and expanding service

About You

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Have experience in emergency, critical care or small animal medicine
• Hold Memberships in Emergency & Critical Care or a related discipline (or committed to obtaining Memberships within the next 18 months)
• Thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
• Enjoy working collaboratively and supporting those around you
• Are committed to delivering exceptional patient and client care
• Have excellent communication skills and a positive, team-focused approach

About Animal Emergency Australia

Animal Emergency Australia (AEA) is a national network of emergency and specialty hospitals committed to advancing veterinary medicine through clinical excellence, collaboration and education. Across our hospitals, we are building a culture where veterinary professionals are supported to grow, develop their skills and build rewarding long-term careers while making a meaningful difference to patients and their families.