Lead Veterinary Criticalist – Pet ICU (Part-Time)

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

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