Lort Smith Animal Hospital - North Melbourne VIC
Overnight Veterinarian
Full-time, Part-time & Casual roles available
Regular overnight shifts
Generous penalty rates
About Lort Smith
Lort Smith is Australia's largest not-for-profit animal hospital, dedicated to keeping pets and their people together. For over 90 years, we've championed the human-animal bond by providing accessible, compassionate care to more than 20,000 animals each year. Our services span world-class veterinary care, rehoming programs, and community initiatives that make a meaningful difference in thousands of lives. We're committed to ensuring that no one is left behind, offering flexible financing options to help low-income individuals access the care their pets need.
About the role
As we expand our overnight services, we're opening up an exciting opportunity for an experienced Veterinarian to provide dedicated care to our inpatients and ICU patients during our closed hours. With the hospital closing at 10 pm and reopening at 8 am, this role is focused on managing and monitoring patients throughout the night, ensuring continuity of care when our daytime teams are offline.
This position is ideal for a confident clinician who thrives in a patient-focused environment, with minimal client-facing responsibilities and solid support from an experienced overnight nursing team.
Whether you're seeking full-time, part-time, or something in between, we offer flexible overnight shift options designed to suit your lifestyle.
What You'll Bring
You're a capable, compassionate vet who thrives in a quick-paced setting and is passionate about delivering exceptional care.



You're also a team player who understands the importance of empathy—for both animals and their humans.
To succeed in this role, you'll need:
Registration to practice in Victoria
Ideally 3+ years' experience in a hospital or emergency/ECC setting
Strong clinical decision-making and problem-solving skills
High emotional intelligence and resilience
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
A passion for community-focused veterinary care+
Why Join Lort Smith
Since ****, Lort Smith has been a trusted name in accessible, high-quality veterinary care. We're driven by purpose, not profit - and we believe in the power of the human-animal bond. When you join us, you become part of a team that's deeply committed to community, compassion, and clinical excellence.
Our North Melbourne hospital is a modern, fully equipped facility featuring:
CT, digital radiology, ultrasound, and endoscopy
In-house lab and advanced monitoring equipment
Separate dog and cat ICU wards
Our
departmental ECC model
means not every vet needs to do surgery - perfect for those who prefer a medicine-focused caseload.
What We Offer
Flexible shifts
to suit your lifestyle
Diverse caseloads
across theatre, A&E;, and ICU
Supportive, skilled colleagues
and a collaborative team culture
CPD allowance
and ongoing professional development
Onsite parking
Generous staff discounts
on veterinary care, products, and pet insurance
Wellbeing support
, including 6 free EAP sessions and grief counselling
Pet-friendly policies
- because we know your furry family matters too
Evening/weekend shift loadings
for extra earning potential
Lort Smith is a great place to work. We are an equal opportunity employer and actively support workplace diversity, equity and inclusion.
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📌 Overnight Veterinarian (Melbourne)
🏢 Lort Smith Animal Hospital
📍 Melbourne