EMERGENCY & CRITICAL CARE VETERINARIAN

Veterinary Emergency Care Australia (VECA)

ABOUT VECA

Veterinary Emergency Care Australia operates two state-of-the-art 24/7 emergency and specialist veterinary hospitals across New South Wales, serving the Macarthur and Hills regions of Sydney. We're a growing hospital group with a solid specialist network, purpose-built facilities, and a team committed to clinical excellence.

Locations: Campbelltown & Norwest/Rouse Hill, NSW

THE OPPORTUNITY

We're seeking experienced Emergency and Critical Care Veterinarians to join our growing team. This is an opportunity to build a service with us in a supportive, collaborative environment where your expertise is valued and your development is prioritised.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

- Provide high-quality emergency and critical care across all species
- Conduct thorough assessments, diagnostics, and treatment planning
- Manage acute and critically ill patients in our 24/7 hospital setting
- Collaborate with our specialist and consulting team on integrated care
- Contribute to clinical protocols and service improvement
- Mentor junior clinicians and support team development
- Participate in on-call rosters

OUR FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT

- Purpose-built hospitals with:
- Onsite CT scanner with Board-certified radiologist reporting
- Digital X-ray (including dental)
- Ultrasound: POCUS and full abdominal
- Two fully equipped surgical theatres
- Five consultation rooms (dedicated dog and cat rooms)
- Onsite laboratory for rapid in-house results
- Separate dog, cat, and isolation wards
- Oxygen and active scavenging systems throughout all clinical areas
- Canine blood bank

OUR SPECIALIST TEAM

You'll work alongside and refer to an established specialist network including:

- Dr Matteo Bordicchia - Small Animal Medicine, DECVIM




- Dr Mohamed Sherif — Small Animal Surgery, MANZCVS
- Cardiology Services
- Onsite Specialist Ophthalmology Services

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Essential:

- Veterinary degree recognised by AVPB (or eligible for NSW registration)
- Minimum 2+ years post-graduation ECC experience
- Strong diagnostic skills and clinical decision-making
- Proficiency with emergency diagnostics (ultrasound, radiography)
- Ability to work in high-pressure, fast-paced environments
- Excellent communication and teamwork

Desirable:

- Advanced ECC qualifications (DACVECC, RCVS Cert SAC) a plus
- Experience with mechanical ventilation
- Anaesthesia experience

SALARY & BENEFITS

Competitive Salary: Based on experience & qualifications

Benefits:

✓ Qualified indemnity insurance covered

✓ CPD allowance: $2,000 p.a.

✓ Study leave: up to 5 days p.a. for conferences

✓ Access to onsite CT, ultrasound, digital X-ray, and in-house laboratory

✓ Collaborative, specialist-supported environment

✓ Mentorship and pathway to senior/leadership roles

VISA SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE

VECA is approved to sponsor veterinarians under Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482)

We provide full support including:

- Sponsorship application costs covered by VECA
- Cooperation with legal and migration advice
- Reasonable relocation support
- Pathway to permanent residency discussion

HOW TO APPLY

Email: [email protected]

Subject: "ECC Vet Application – [Your Name]"

Required documents:

✓ CV/Resume

✓ Veterinary degree & registration copies

✓ Relevant certifications/qualifications

Questions? Contact VECA Recruitment

[email protected]

Campbelltown: (02) 9129 5888 | Norwest: (02) 9129 5800

www.veca.com.au

Company Overview

Please visit https://www.veca.com.au/ for more information

📌 Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian (Campbelltown)
🏢 Veterinary Emergency Care Australia (VECA)
📍 Campbelltown