Job Description

Join our team to make a difference to our precious wildlife

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Now is the time to join Wildlife Victoria - a progressive, purpose-driven organisation with a close-knit, supportive team that works together to protect and save our native wildlife.

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As Victoria's leading wildlife rescue and rehabilitation organisation, we receive over 189,000 requests for help each year and assist more than 114,000 animals across 450 species. Every day brings recent challenges, new learning, and the opportunity to make a real difference.

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About the Travelling Veterinary Service

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The Wildlife Victoria Travelling Veterinary Service is the state's first mobile veterinary service dedicated to the clinical care of native wildlife - both at the point of rescue in field, and in DEECA approved wildlife shelters. Our team also provides expert veterinary response during statewide emergencies and catastrophic events, such as bushfires, floods, heat-stress events and disease outbreaks.

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About the Role

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Our Travelling Veterinary Service is growing and we're seeking experienced Veterinarians with a passion for wildlife to join our team based in Warragul.

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Working from a fully equipped 4WD vehicle (complete with mobile x-ray and anaesthesia machines), you'll respond to wildlife cases as a first responder in field, as well as assist local shelters with ongoing clinical management of more complex cases of a variety of native species.



You will be supported by a veterinary nurse each shift and have access to peer veterinary support both within and external to Wildlife Victoria. While deeply rewarding, this role also involves the humane euthanasia of severely injured or unwell animals - a vital part of our commitment to reducing suffering. You'll also have opportunities to participate in training and may be called upon to join emergency response teams in times of natural disaster or other major events impacting wildlife.

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About You

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We're looking for compassionate and capable professionals who:

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Hold a Degree in Veterinary Science registrable in Victoria

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Have experience and a strong interest in wildlife care — especially in acute or field-based settings

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Can stay calm and composed in challenging situations while showing empathy to animals and people

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Are adaptable and prepared for the unique demands of mobile fieldwork, including time on the road and managing uncertainty

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Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills

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Have a current Victorian Driver Licence

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Have a current Victorian Radiation Use Licence

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Are vaccinated (or willing to be vaccinated) against Tetanus, Rabies/Lyssavirus and Q fever

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Have a Category C Firearms Licence (or willingness to obtain)

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Please note: Wildlife Victoria does not offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia. Applicants must hold current registration with the Veterinary Practitioners Registration Board of Victoria or be eligible to obtain registration prior to commencement.

📌 Wildlife Veterinarian - Warragul
🏢 Wildlife Victoria
📍 Warragul