Emergency Veterinarian - Arh Essendon Fields

Animal Referral Hospital; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

ECC membership prep

1:1 tutorials

Case discussions with specialists

Large nursing team

Greencross CE programs

Clinical symposium attendance

Convenient location

Job summary

Animal Referral Hospital – Essendon Fields in Essendon Fields, Victoria, is seeking an Emergency Veterinarian to join our leading ECC team. This role offers a mixture of hospital shifts and consulting duties in a 24/7, multidisciplinary setting.

We welcome applicants with a DVM and Victorian registration, and at least 2 years in emergency veterinary practice; shadowing with experienced ECC vets is available for those new to the field.

Qualifications

• DVM degree with Victorian veterinary registration.
• Minimum 2 years emergency veterinary practice experience, though not essential.
• Strong team player with good communication and compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Permanent part-time and casual positions available.
• Combination of hospital shifts and consulting shifts.
• Varied shifts including days, nights, and weekends.
• Shadowing shifts with experienced ECC vets to guide you.

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Job description

Job Description

Emergency Veterinarian - Join Our Leading Team at ARH Essendon Fields

Essendon Fields, Victoria

Part-time / Casual

About Us

The Animal Referral Hospital – Essendon Fields is a multidisciplinary veterinary facility comprising three key departments: Emergency and Critical Care, Small Animal Internal Medicine, and Surgery. Our mission is to deliver exceptional Emergency and Specialist services, with our Emergency and Critical Care department operating 24/7 year-round.

Joining our team means you'll have access to advanced diagnostic imaging options, including MRI, CT, Fluoroscopy, Endoscopy, and Ultrasound. We also perform in-house laboratory tests with an internal IDEXX laboratory station and ABL90 flex blood gas.

You'll collaborate with dedicated veterinarians, veterinary nurses, customer care representatives and clinic assistants who are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of animals and their devoted owners.

Located in the Essendon Fields Airport Terminal – we are situated in a convenient location surrounded by cafes, supermarkets and pharmacies – which means you will never run out of coffee or snacks.

The Role:

• Permanent part-time and casual positions available
• Combination of hospital shifts and consulting shifts
• Varied shifts including days, nights, and weekends
• Supportive and collaborative team environment—if you're new to ECC, we offer shadowing shifts with experienced ECC vets to guide you

About You:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent, with Veterinary Registration in Victoria
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in emergency veterinary practice, though it’s not essential
• A strong team player committed to fostering a positive workplace atmosphere
• Eagerness to contribute innovative ideas that enhance the hospital’s growth and success
• Dedication to providing compassionate, high-quality veterinary care
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact tactfully with colleagues, pet owners, and referring veterinarians

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Opportunities to apply for ECC Membership Preparation courses
• Internal 1:1 membership tutorial sessions available for those pursuing membership
• Continuous learning opportunities through case discussions with our specialists
• Work alongside a large team of highly skilled veterinary nurses
• Access to Greencross CE programs
• Complimentary attendance at one of Australia’s largest veterinary symposiums—our own Greencross Clinical Symposium
• Convenient location near cafes, restaurants, supermarkets, and pharmacies

Ready to Make a Difference?

Join us on an exciting journey at ARH Essendon Fields.