- Specialist ICU-only caseload with advanced critical care cases

- Work-life balance with stable, predictable shift patterns

- Exposure to cutting-edge ICU treatments and procedures

Pet ICU, part of Animal Emergency Australia (AEA), is seeking a Critical Care Veterinarian to join our specialist intensive care team in Underwood on a permanent part-time basis.

As a dedicated veterinary intensive care unit, Pet ICU focuses on the management of critically ill and complex patients requiring advanced monitoring, nursing care and life-saving interventions. This is an opportunity to work alongside experienced ECC clinicians, specialists and highly skilled nurses in a cooperative environment where patient outcomes and continual learning are at the heart of everything we do.

As a Critical Care Veterinarian, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional care to our most critical patients while working within a supportive, multidisciplinary team.

Key responsibilities include

- Managing a diverse ICU caseload, including trauma, post-surgical and medically complex patients

- Developing and implementing advanced treatment and monitoring plans

- Collaborating closely with ECC veterinarians, specialists and nursing teams

- Contributing to a culture of clinical excellence, teamwork and continuous improvement

- Building strong relationships with referring veterinarians and pet owners through clear and compassionate communication

Why Join Pet ICU?

Work-Life Balance

- Permanent part-time role, ~60 hours per fortnight available

- Predictable roster with 8.5-hour shifts





- Shift times of 5:00am-1:30pm or 1:00pm-9:30pm 7 days a week

Professional Growth

- Work alongside experienced criticalists, ECC clinicians and specialists

- Access to mentoring and clinical support

- Exposure to advanced ICU procedures and complex case management

- CPD opportunities and support for professional development

Supportive Team Culture

- Highly collaborative and skilled ICU team

- Open, transparent and patient-focused approach to care
- A workplace that genuinely values learning, development and innovation

- Opportunity to contribute to the growth of a progressive and expanding service

About You

We'd love to hear from you if you:

- Have experience in emergency, critical care or small animal medicine

- Hold Memberships in Emergency & Critical Care or a related discipline (or committed to obtaining Memberships within the next 18 months)

- Thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment

- Enjoy working collaboratively and supporting those around you

- Are committed to delivering exceptional patient and client care

- Have excellent communication skills and a positive, team-focused approach

About Animal Emergency Australia

Animal Emergency Australia (AEA) is a national network of emergency and specialty hospitals committed to advancing veterinary medicine through clinical excellence, collaboration and education. Across our hospitals, we are building a culture where veterinary professionals are supported to grow, develop their skills and build rewarding long-term careers while making a meaningful difference to patients and their families.

📌 Critical Care Veterinarian Pet ICU (Underwood)
🏢 Animal Emergency Australia
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