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?

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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?

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

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You'll be working in a true referral setting 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.

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

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

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

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

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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.

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Apply now or for further information please contact:
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📌 Locum Emergency Veterinarian (Mornington)
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