Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian

About the role

Join a stable, established Emergency & Critical Care (ECC) team at a brand‑new, purpose‑built hospital in Melbourne's south‑east. The position opened due to internal promotion, offering a rare chance to work alongside specialist surgeons and physicians in a collaborative environment.

Key responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 emergency and critical care for dogs and cats, including triage, diagnostics, and treatment.
• Collaborate closely with specialist surgeons (Dr Charles Kuntz, Dr Malcolm Jack) and specialist physicians (Dr Chad Berman) to manage complex cases as a multidisciplinary team.
• Utilise modern consultation rooms, surgical theatres, and a dedicated Critical Care Unit to deliver high‑quality patient care.

Required profile

• Veterinarian with solid ECC experience or an outstanding GP eager to develop emergency skills.
• Clear, calm, confident communicator who works well within a collaborative clinical team.
• Values kindness, accountability, and high‑quality patient care.

Required skills

• Proficiency in emergency veterinary procedures and critical care protocols.
• Ability to operate modern veterinary equipment and use advanced diagnostic tools.

What we offer

• Full‑time or part‑time contracts with a mix of day, night, and weekend shifts.
• Competitive remuneration, including after‑hours loadings.
• Strong internal continuing education and development opportunities, plus access to the annual Greencross Veterinary Symposium.
• Fair rostering that respects life outside work and a supportive, stable team environment.