Job Description:Our client is seeking an experienced Small Animal Emergency Veterinarian to join a busy emergency setting on a fixed-term maternity cover through to July 2027, with the possibility of an ongoing permanent opportunity. The position is suited to a confident clinician who enjoys the pace and unpredictability of ECC, including management of critical presentations, complex medical cases and emergency surgery.

This senior-level prospect would suit an emergency veterinarian with established ECC experience, or a highly experienced GP veterinarian with at least five years in practice and a strong interest in progressing into emergency medicine. The role includes overnight shifts and rotating weekends, with opportunities to mentor developing veterinarians, provide shift leadership when required and work with advanced equipment including digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy and ventilatory support.





Package:
Fixed-term maternity cover through to July 2027 with potential for ongoing employment
Competitive hourly rates with applicable penalties and overtime
Structured roster designed to provide meaningful recovery time between shifts
Funded CPD with ongoing emergency medicine development opportunities
Mentoring and professional coaching available
Paid parental leave and adaptable working options
Access to advanced emergency and critical care equipment
Employee discounts on veterinary and pet care services
Prospects to mentor newer veterinarians and develop leadership experience
Support for continued progression within emergency and critical care medicine
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📌 Small Animal Emergency Veterinarian Job, Varsity Lakes, Queensland, Australia City Of Gold Coast
🏢 The Vet Service
📍 City of Gold Coast