ECC Veterinarian

VetPartners Australia and New Zealand; Willoughby City Council; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overnight autonomy

Supportive specialist team

Job summary

North Shore Veterinary Specialist Centre is seeking an experienced emergency veterinarian to own our night and weekend shifts, providing autonomous care after hours in a premier 24/7 ECC setting on Sydney's Lower North Shore.

Join our NSW-based hospital with advanced imaging, ICU, and an integrated general practice for first-opinion care; collaborate with board-certified specialists while maintaining independence during overnight shifts.

Qualifications

• BVSc or DVM required with NSW registration eligibility.
• ECC/emergency experience and ability to run a night shift independently.
• Strong triage and case management across emergency presentations.
• Desire to advance emergency medicine in a specialist-supported environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide after-hours emergency care and triage for overnight caseloads.
• Stabilise patients and escalate to specialists when needed.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care.

Skills

BVSc / DVM equivalent

Eligible for NSW registration

ECC/emergency experience

Night shift independent

Triage & case management

Willing to escalate to specialists

Education

BVSc

DVM

Eligibility for NSW registration

Tools

CT scanner

MRI

In-house ICU equipment

Fluoroscopy

Job description

North Shore Veterinary Specialist Centre – Sydney, NSW

Are you an experienced emergency veterinarian who thrives after dark? We're looking for a confident ECC clinician to own our night and weekend shifts — bringing steady hands and sharp instincts when our hospital needs them most.

Here's your opportunity to join the Emergency & Critical Care team at North Shore Veterinary Specialist Centre (NSVSC), a dynamic, supportive, and highly skilled hospital located on Sydney's Lower North Shore.

About Us

NSVSC is a leading 24/7 multidisciplinary referral hospital located on Sydney's North Shore. Our specialists in surgery, internal medicine, anaesthesia, exotics, cardiology and oncology work alongside experienced emergency clinicians and highly skilled nurses to deliver exceptional patient care in a truly collaborative environment.

Our associated General Practice service manages first-opinion consultations and walk-in emergencies, allowing our ECC team to focus on the patients who truly require specialist critical care and advanced intervention.

Our purpose-built facility is equipped to support the highest standard of ECC medicine, including:

• Fully equipped in-house laboratory (biochemistry, haematology and blood gas)
• Comprehensive diagnostic imaging — two ultrasound rooms, digital X-ray, a 128-slice GE CT scanner and a Siemens 1.5T MRI
• Fluoroscopy and endoscopy
• Three fully equipped operating theatres
• In-house blood bank with blood product preparation capabilities
• Dedicated ICU with cot beds and oxygen cages

The Opportunity

We're seeking an experienced emergency veterinarian to cover a mixture of night and weekend shifts, working independently to manage overnight caseload while the hospital's specialist teams are off-site.

You'll be the clinical backbone of our after-hours care — triaging, stabilising, and managing emergency patients with confidence, and knowing when and how to **escalate** to our specialist team. This role suits a vet who's genuinely comfortable working solo overnight and wants the autonomy that comes with it, backed by a hospital built for serious ECC work.

About You

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Hold a BVSc, DVM, or equivalent, with eligibility for registration in NSW
• Have ECC/emergency experience and are confident running a night shift independently
• Have strong triage and case management skills across a wide range of emergency presentations
• Are driven to continue advancing your emergency medicine skills within a specialist-supported environment

Why Join NSVSC?

• Genuine autonomy overnight, backed by industry-leading specialists during handover and support when needed
• Access to a fully-equipped ICU and advanced diagnostics
• Be part of a supportive, collaborative team culture
• A hospital that prioritises both patient and staff wellbeing, including rostering that respects the demands of night work

Curious to Learn More?

We know making a career move across states or borders is a big decision. That's why we're here to support you every step of the way.

If you're an experienced ECC vet who wants to be part of a team driven by integrity, community, and genuine care, we'd love to hear from you.