Emergency Veterinarian - Aec Mount Waverley

Animal Referral Hospital; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Greencross benefits

Relocation sponsorship

Staff discounts

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Animal Referral Hospital in Melbourne is seeking experienced ECC veterinarians or capable GP vets to join our first‑ever emergency centre in the area. We offer a structured induction, supervision, and access to senior clinicians for guidance as you handle fast-paced emergencies and diverse cases.

Join a tight-knit team with strong nurse support, ongoing CE, mentoring, and potential pathways for membership qualifications. Relocation sponsorship is available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• ECC experience or GP experience with the confidence to move into emergency
• A veterinary degree registrable in Victoria
• Calm head, kind heart and strong communication skills
• Willingness to work a mix of day, night and weekend shifts

Responsibilities

• Stabilise emergency cases (e.g., GDV) and manage critical patients.
• Guide families through late-night crises with clear communication.
• Learn from and be mentored by senior clinicians; participate in membership study sessions.
• Work within a supportive team with experienced nurses and colleagues

Skills

ECC experience

GP experience

Strong communication skills

Calm under pressure

Education

Veterinary degree registrable in Victoria

Job description

Job Description

AEC Mount Waverley is on the lookout for experienced ECC vets - or GP vets who feel that spark when an emergency case walks through the door. We’re Melbourne’s first‑ever emergency centre, purpose built from day one, and we’ll be celebrating 50 years next year. Our team is tight-knit, stable and low-turnover, and we’re only recruiting because one of our vets is heading overseas.

Emergency work is fast, varied and incredibly rewarding. One moment you’re stabilising a GDV, the next you’re guiding a family through a late-night crisis. There’s no such thing as a predictable shift - and that’s exactly why we love it. Many of our vets hold memberships or additional qualifications, so there’s always someone around to learn from, laugh with, or bounce tricky cases off.

All new vets come through our structured induction program, with supervised shifts and steady support from senior clinicians. Whether you’re already in ECC or stepping across from GP, you’ll never be left on your own.

What we’re looking for

• A veterinary degree registrable in Victoria
• ECC experience, or at least two years of GP experience with the confidence and curiosity to move into emergency
• A calm head, kind heart and strong communication skills
• Willingness to work a mix of day, night and weekend shifts

What you can expect

• Permanent full-time or part-time roles
• A fun, supportive team with excellent nurse support
• Internal CE including membership training and regular membership study sessions for those keen to sit exams
• Mentoring and exposure to membership-qualified vets
• Greencross benefits including staff discounts, relocation and sponsorship pathways
• Paid parental leave

Mount Waverley is a leafy, well-connected pocket of Melbourne with great food, parks and easy access to the city - a lovely home base for work that’s anything but ordinary.

If emergency is where you thrive (or where you want to be), we’d love to chat.

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