Locum Emergency Veterinarian

VetPartners Australia and New Zealand; Mornington; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive locum rate

Generous allowances

Specialist support

Mental health support

Staff discounts

Staff discounts

Job summary

A leading veterinary group is seeking an experienced ECC Locum Veterinarian for a 3-6 month position. You will manage complex emergency cases with the support of a specialist team in a multidisciplinary environment. This role offers a competitive daily rate and the chance to enjoy a coastal lifestyle on the Mornington Peninsula. The ideal candidate should have emergency practice experience and a passion for high-quality patient care. Join a supportive team in a rewarding and stimulating atmosphere.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of emergency practice experience preferred.
• Confidence in managing emergency presentations required.
• Interest in teaching and mentoring is welcomed.
• Passion for ECC and high-quality patient care.
• Interest in teaching and mentoring welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Manage GDVs, snake envenomations, tick paralysis, and trauma cases.
• Provide high-quality patient care with support from specialists.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Mentor junior clinicians and support staff.

Skills

Emergency practice experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time-management skills

Passion for ECC

Job description

Are you an experienced Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian looking for a3–6 month locum opportunity that offers genuine case complexity, specialist support, and an unbeatable coastal lifestyle?

Do you thrive on managing GDVs, snake envenomations, tick paralysis, and trauma cases, but want the backing of ECC specialists and a full referral hospital team to optimise patient outcomes while you locum?

Peninsula Vet Emergency & Referral Hospital is seeking an experiencedECC Locum Veterinarian to join our multidisciplinary referral hospital on afixed‑term contract.

You’ll be working in a true referral environment where emergency cases are exactly that — emergencies. Our hospital brings together ECC, surgery, anaesthesia, and an attached GP clinic, ensuring a high‑acuity and rewarding caseload.

• 24/7 emergency and referral services across ECC, surgery, and anaesthesia
• A highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team including specialists, registrars, and experienced ECC clinicians
• Exposure to advanced ECC cases including trauma, ventilator patients, critical anaesthetics, transfusions, chest drains, central lines, and more
• A supportive, progressive, and genuinely fun team culture
• Coastal living on the Mornington Peninsula — minutes from beaches, wineries, and bushland trails, and just one hour from Melbourne

About You

• 3+ years of emergency practice experience (preferred)
• Confidence managing emergency presentations and performing emergency procedures (or strong motivation to develop these skills with specialist support)
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and time‑management skills
• A genuine passion for ECC and high‑quality patient care
• Interest in teaching and mentoring is welcomed — we are a University of Melbourne core rotation site

What We Offer

• Competitive locum daily or hourly rate (commensurate with experience)
• Generous overnight and after‑hours allowances
• Fully supported locum experience within a specialist referral hospital
• Access to industry‑leading specialists and advanced hospital facilities
• Mental health and wellbeing support
• Staff discounts across our GP network
• A highly engaged, supportive team with excellent staff retention

Curious to Learn More?

We understand that locum roles often involve travel or temporary relocation, and we’re committed to making your experience seamless and rewarding.

If you’re passionate about ECC and keen to locum in a progressive referral hospital while enjoying a coastal lifestyle, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or for further information please contact:
Cassandra Woolums
Talent Acquisition Business Partner – Specialty
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