Job Description

Job Description: Our client is seeking an experienced Small Animal Emergency Veterinarian to join a modern emergency and critical care clinic in Hawthorn East, Victoria. This permanent part-time opportunity is suited to a confident ECC clinician who values clinical challenge, supportive teamwork, sustainable rostering, and robust communication with clients during urgent care situations.

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The role offers 40 to 60 hours per fortnight, with exposure to a wide range of emergency cases across consulting, surgery, medicine, and intensive care. You will work within a skilled ECC team that prioritises mentorship, knowledge-sharing, transparency, and patient-first medicine, with flexible 10-hour shifts designed to protect work-life balance.

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In this position, your responsibilities will include:

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Managing emergency consultations, surgical cases, medical workups, and intensive care patients
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Providing calm, clear communication to clients throughout their pet's emergency care journey
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Working collaboratively with ECC veterinarians, nurses, and support staff across a 24-hour hospital setting
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Supporting shared clinical decision-making, case discussion, and knowledge-sharing within the team
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Contributing to a positive emergency culture built around kindness, ownership, teamwork, and growth
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Qualifications Needed:

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Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent qualification recognised in Australia
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Current or eligible registration with the Veterinary Surgeons Board of Victoria
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Ideally five years post‐graduation experience with at least three years in ECC
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Strong emergency foundations with confidence managing a broad range of urgent cases
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Collaborative, client-focused approach with excellent communication and resilience
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Package:

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Fair and flexible 10-hour shift structure
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Balanced roster across days, evenings, and nights
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Average of four night shifts per month
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Supportive and experienced ECC team environment
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Career progression and leadership pathways available
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Ongoing professional development encouraged
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Prospect to work in a contemporary emergency and critical care clinic
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Workplace culture focused on wellbeing, mentorship, transparency, and sustainable emergency medicine
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📌 Small Animal Emergency Veterinarian Job, Hawthorn East, Victoria, Australia
🏢 The Vet Service
📍 Victoria