Senior Emergency Veterinarian

Animal Emergency Australia; Canning; On-site; AUD 109,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

CPD support and access to Improve Intl

Voice-to-text notes with Heidi AI

Employee wellbeing support including E

Discounted pet products and treatments

Gym membership discounts

Job summary

Animal Emergency Australia (AEA) operates AES Cannington and is at the forefront of emergency veterinary medicine. The role is ideal for highly skilled Emergency Vets seeking greater autonomy, impact, and an ECC scope within a national network.

You’ll work with a seasoned ECC team, manage a broad caseload, and access advanced equipment and CPD opportunities to continuously grow as a clinician.

Qualifications

• BVSc (or equivalent) with Australian registration.
• MANZCVS (ECC or similar) desirable, not essential.
• Strong emergency and critical care skills.
• Confidence in clinical decision‑making.
• A passion for mentoring and team development.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with an experienced ECC nursing and support team.
• Treat a wide range of medical and surgical cases ranging from urgent to critical care.
• Access advanced equipment Esaote ultrasonography, full IDEXX suite, blood gas analysers, ventilators and advanced ECC monitoring equipment.

Skills

Emergency/care skills

Clinical decision making

Mentoring/team development

Communication/collaboration

Education

BVSc or equivalent with Australian registration

MANZCVS (ECC or similar) desirable

Tools

Esaote ultrasonography

IDEXX suite

Blood gas analysers

Ventilators

ECC monitoring equipment

Job description

Animal Emergency Australia (AEA) is Australia's largest employee‑owned emergency veterinary network, operating 14 hospitals across Australia.

We combine the expertise, resources and collaboration of a nationally connected network with the agility of locally led hospitals, creating an environment where our teams can focus on delivering quality patient care and outcomes.

• Paid CPD and professional development support
• Challenging ECC caseload, purpose‑built hospital
• Paid CPD and professional development support
• Relocation support package available

Locally led, nationally connected, centrally supported

Animal Emergency Service (AES) Cannington

At AES Cannington, part of the Animal Emergency Australia (AEA) network, you’ll work at the forefront of emergency medicine, delivering life‑saving care when it matters most.

We have intentionally designed our roster, workflows, facilities and culture to create a sustainable emergency career where you can practice high‑quality medicine, continue growing professionally, and still have time for the things that matter outside the hospital.

The Role

This is the next step in your emergency and critical care career! This role is ideal for a highly skilled Emergency Vets seeking greater impact, autonomy and a challenging ECC scope.

• Work collaboratively with an experienced and highly skilled ECC nursing and support team
• Treat a wide range of medical and surgical cases ranging from urgent to critical care
• Access advanced equipment Esaote ultrasonography, full IDEXX suite, blood gas analysers, ventilators and advanced ECC monitoring equipment

About You

• BVSc (or equivalent) with Australian registration
• MANZCVS (ECC or similar) desirable, not essential
• Strong emergency and critical care skills
• Confidence in clinical decision‑making
• A passion for mentoring and team development
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

What’s On Offer

• 60h per fortnight across a rotating 24/7 roster
• Competitive permanent part‑time remuneration of $78.87-$94.85 per hour + superannuation
• CPD support and access to Improve International ECC programs
• Collaborative clinical discussions and ongoing professional development opportunities
• Heidi AI for voice‑to‑text clinical notes
• Employee wellbeing support including EAP and mental health first aid
• Discounted pet products and treatments (up to 70%)
• Access to discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport)

Considering Relocation to Perth?

Looking for a lifestyle change? Perth offers world‑class beaches, a relaxed lifestyle, excellent schools, renowned wine regions, and over 3,200 hours of sunshine annually.

Flexible options and relocation support are available.

Ready for your next challenge?

For a confidential discussion or additional information, please contact Mitchell Merritt at [e-mail]

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people, veterans, carers and people of all ages.