Emergency and Critical Care Specialist Pet ICU

Animal Emergency Australia; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 220,000; Part time

Job summary

Animal Emergency Australia is seeking an experienced Veterinary Criticalist to join the Emergency and Critical Care team at Pet ICU in Underwood, QLD. The role focuses on advanced Emergency and Critical Care medicine, mentorship, and potential involvement in clinical leadership and residency training.

We are seeking a part-time Criticalist up to 32 hours per week with opportunities to contribute to the ICU service development and governance, while delivering high-quality patient care within a

Qualifications

• Diplomate status or board eligibility in ECC.
• Eligibility for veterinary registration in Australia.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to evidence-based medicine and continuous learning.
• Ability to mentor and collaborate with diverse clinical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management of complex ICU and emergency patients.
• Provide specialist expertise in advanced diagnostics, transfusion medicine and mechanical ventilation.
• Support and mentor emergency and critical care teams with complex decision-making.
• Provide specialist consultation to referring veterinarians.
• Contribute to residency training, journal clubs, morbidity and mortality rounds and continuing education.
• Support clinical governance, protocol development and evidence-based practice with the ICU.

Skills

Diplomate/board eligibility ECC

Australian registration

Communication skills

Evidence-based medicine

Mentoring & leadership

Education

Residency in emergency and critical care

Job description

Emergency and Critical Care Specialist Pet ICU

Animal Emergency Australia – Underwood QLD

Animal Emergency Australia (AEA) is seeking an experienced and passionate Veterinary Criticalist to join our Emergency and Critical Care team at Pet ICU.

This role provides the opportunity to deliver advanced Emergency and Critical Care medicine while helping to develop and mentor our emergency and critical care teams. Depending on experience and interest, the position may also include involvement in clinical leadership initiatives, residency training, and the strategic development of our ICU service.

We are seeking a part-time Criticalist – up to 32 hours /week.

About the Hospital

• Advanced intensive care and monitoring
• Mechanical ventilation and high flow oxygen therapy
• Complex medical cases
• Polytrauma and surgical critical care
• Septic shock and multi-organ dysfunction
• Cardiac patients, including post operative care of patients undergoing interventional procedures
• Opportunity to develop an extracorporeal therapies service

You will join an experienced Emergency and Critical Care team comprising emergency veterinarians, ECC residents and highly skilled nurses who are committed to delivering exceptional patient care through open communication, shared problem-solving and continuous learning.

About the Role

As a Criticalist, you will provide specialist expertise in the management of critically ill patients while supporting the development of clinicians, residents and the ICU service.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the management of complex ICU and emergency patients
• Providing specialist expertise in advanced diagnostics, transfusion medicine, intensive monitoring and mechanical ventilation
• Supporting and mentoring emergency and critical care teams with complex decision-making and high-acuity case management
• Providing specialist consultation to referring veterinarians
• Contributing to residency training, journal clubs, morbidity and mortality rounds and continuing education
• Supporting clinical governance, protocol development and evidence-based practice with the ICU
• Contributing to the ongoing growth and direction of the ICU service

Our Culture

At Pet ICU and AES, we have built a culture that values patient advocacy, open communication and continuous learning. Our emergency clinicians and nursing team contribute actively to patient care discussions, and we encourage thoughtful questioning, respectful challenges and shared problem-solving. We are seeking a Criticalist who will help foster this culture through kindness, professionalism and clear communication, while supporting colleagues to deliver the best possible outcomes for patients and their families.

About You

You will have:

• Diplomate status (ACVECC, ECVECC, FANZCVS ECC or equivalent), or board eligibility following completion of an approved residency in emergency and critical care.
• Eligibility for veterinary registration in Australia
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A commitment to evidence-based medicine and continuous learning
• An ability to build productive working relationships with a diverse range of clinicians and healthcare teams

We are looking for a specialist who can advocate strongly for their patients while maintaining professionalism, respect and constructive dialogue across a complex clinical environment.

You will thrive in this role if you:

• Communicate with clarity, confidence and emotional intelligence
• Advocate strongly for your patients while remaining approachable and collaborative
• Value feedback and are comfortable both giving and receiving constructive challenge
• Enjoy mentoring clinicians and supporting professional growth
• Appreciate the important contributions of nurses, emergency veterinarians and specialists to patient care
• Remain calm and professional during complex clinical discussions

Experience in leadership, residency supervision, teaching or protocol development would be highly regarded.

Why Join Animal Emergency Australia?

• Competitive salary starting at $200,000 FTE
• 8-10 hour shifts
• Four weeks annual leave
• One week professional development leave
• Opportunities to contribute to resident training, clinical governance and service development