Australia's largest employee-owned veterinary network
Wide clinical scope across routine, intensive and critical care
Maximum of 3 rostered overnights per month
Locally led, nationally connected, centrally supported
Animal Emergency Australia (AEA) is Australia's largest employee-owned emergency veterinary network, operating 14 hospitals across Australia.
We combine the expertise, resources and collaboration of a nationally connected network with the agility of locally led hospitals, creating an environment where our teams can focus on delivering quality patient care and outcomes.
Animal Emergency Service (AES) Hawthorn East
At AES Hawthorn East, part of the Animal Emergency Australia (AEA) network, you'll collaborate with some of the most highly skilled ECC professionals in the industry, with a strong culture of mentorship and knowledge sharing.
AES Hawthorn East is a well-equipped, purpose-built emergency and critical care hospital, providing access to:
On-site CT machine
Digital radiology
Blood gas and advanced point-of-care diagnostics
Multiparameter monitoring and anesthetic ventilators
Dedicated surgical suites with Melbourne city views
Separate dog and cat ICU
We have intentionally designed our roster, workflows, facilities and culture to create a sustainable emergency career where you can practice high-quality medicine, continue growing professionally, and still have time for the things that matter outside the hospital.
We're proud to operate with an Open Hospital philosophy
We believe transparency, empathy, and clinical excellence go hand in hand,



with each being central to our philosophy and guiding principles.
We encourage owner involvement through extended visiting opportunities, helping families remain connected with their pets during hospitalisation.
About You
You're capable, calm and collaborative and enjoy leading from the front and helping others to grow.
You will bring:
Ideally, 5+ years post-graduation experience, including at least 3 years in ECC practice
Solid ECC foundational skills and the ability to manage a wide range of emergency cases
BVSc (or equivalent) with Australian registration
MANZCVS (ECC or similar) desirable, not essential
A collaborative, can-do attitude with strong communication and client management skills.
A genuine passion for emergency and critical care and a commitment to patient-first medicine
What's On Offer
Permanent Part time ++ $*****/hour to $*****/hour + super
Maximum of 3 rostered overnights per month
5 weeks annual leave + paid CPD hours
Heidi AI for voice-to-text clinical notes
Access to Improve International ECC programs
Employee wellbeing support including EAP, wellbeing initiatives and mental health first aid
Discounted pet products and treatments (up to 70%)
Access to discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport)
We're proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people, veterans, carers and people of all ages.
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📌 Emergency Veterinarian (Melbourne)
🏢 Animal Emergency Australia
📍 Melbourne