Emergency Veterinarian

Animal Emergency Australia; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 109,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Casual hours available

Hourly rate up to $96/hour + Super

Employee equity program

Wellbeing support (free psychology)

Pet care discounts

Food perks and snacks

Strong clinical support

Job summary

Animal Emergency Services Underwood, part of Animal Emergency Australia, is expanding our emergency team. You’ll join a proudly independently owned hospital delivering gold-standard emergency and critical care with strong clinical support and a culture built on teamwork and growth.

This role offers exposure to a diverse emergency caseload, supported by ECC vets, skilled nurses and client care professionals, with rosters designed around your lifestyle where possible.

Qualifications

• Veterinary degree recognised in Australia.
• Registered (or eligible) in Queensland.
• ECC experience or 3+ years GP experience with willingness to upskill.
• Collaborative, adaptable and patient-centred approach.
• Confident communicator in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality emergency and critical care.
• Manage complex time-sensitive cases with clinical confidence.
• Work with veterinarians and nurses to ensure continuity of care.
• Communicate clearly with clients during high-stress situations.
• Remain calm and solutions-focused in a fast-paced hospital.

Skills

ECC experience

GP experience

Team collaboration

Education

Veterinary degree recognised in Australia

Job description

• Interesting and varied emergency caseload
• Genuine investment in your growth and wellbeing

• Great team with strong clinical support
• Interesting and varied emergency caseload
• Genuine investment in your growth and wellbeing

At Animal Emergency Services Underwood, we’re expanding our emergency team and are seeking a Veterinarian to join us. As a proudly independently owned and employee-driven hospital, we deliver gold-standard emergency and critical care while valuing our people just as highly as our patients. Our culture is built on teamwork, kindness, accountability, transparency and growth creating an environment where you’re supported to do your best work and develop your career.

This role offers exposure to a diverse and rewarding emergency caseload, with the support of experienced ECC vets, skilled nurses and dedicated client care professionals.

We operate weeknights and weekends, and we’re committed to designing rosters that work around your lifestyle wherever possible.

Whether you’re an established ECC clinician or an experienced GP looking to step confidently into emergency practice, you’ll be supported by a strong culture of teaching, teamwork and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality emergency and critical care
• Manage complex and time-sensitive cases with clinical confidence
• Work closely with veterinarians and nurses to ensure continuity of care
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients during high-stress situations
• Remain calm, practical and solutions-focused in a fast-paced hospital environment

About You

• Veterinary degree recognised in Australia
• Registered (or eligible for registration) in Queensland
• ECC experience or 3 years + solid GP experience with willingness to upskill with 'fast track' program.
• A collaborative, adaptable and patient-centred approach
• Confident communicator who thrives in a team-based environment

Why Join AES Underwood?

• Flexible working arrangements – Casual hours also available!
• Hourly rate up to $96/hour + Super. Experience dependent.
• Minimal sole charge, structured handovers, and strong clinical support
• Fully equipped hospital with excellent referral networks
• Career development tailored to you
• Employee equity program – become a part-owner of Animal Emergency Australia
• Wellbeing support such as free psychology sessions, Fitness Passport, wellness programs
• Pet care discounts
• Food perks and stocked snacks
• A positive, inclusive culture that celebrates wins and invests in growth

If you’re passionate about emergency medicine and want flexibility, support, and room to grow, we’d love to hear from you.