Emergency Veterinarian - VRH Dandenong

Company Description

For more than 25 years, Veterinary Referral Hospital (VRH) Dandenong has been delivering advanced emergency and specialist veterinary care to the pets of Melbourne.

Today, VRH is one of Victoria's most comprehensive multidisciplinary referral hospitals, bringing together Emergency & Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Neurology, Diagnostic Imaging, Anaesthesia and Oncology under one roof. Supported by a team of more than 120 veterinary professionals, we provide around-the-clock care for some of the state's most complex and rewarding cases.

As a true tertiary referral centre, collaboration is at the heart of what we do. Our clinicians work closely across departments to manage everything from critical care patients and neurological emergencies to advanced surgical procedures and challenging medical cases. It's an environment that offers exceptional learning opportunities and exposure to a level of clinical variety rarely found elsewhere.

Our ECC team includes 2 ECC Specialists (FANZCVS and DACVECC), 1 ECC Registrar, Membership-qualified veterinarians, experienced emergency clinicians and a highly skilled nursing team. Together, we manage some of Victoria's most complex emergency and referral cases while maintaining a collaborative culture where clinicians are supported to learn, grow and contribute. If you're looking to challenge yourself, expand your skills and work alongside some of the most experienced clinicians in veterinary medicine, VRH Dandenong could be the perfect fit.

Job Description

We're seeking an Emergency Veterinarian to join our experienced ECC team.

You'll be involved in the management of emergency presentations and critical care patients, working closely with specialists and referral teams to deliver outstanding patient outcomes. No two shifts are the same, and you'll have the opportunity to see a breadth of cases that will continue to challenge and develop your clinical skills.

Benefits of Joining VRH Dandenong

• High-acuity emergency and critical care caseload
• Exposure to true tertiary referral cases
• Work alongside specialists across multiple disciplines
• Strong culture of learning, mentorship and collaboration
• Competitive salary package with shift loadings
• 4 weeks annual leave plus 1 week study leave
• Professional membership support
• Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance available for suitable candidates
• Full-time, part-time, casual and locum opportunities available

Qualifications

• Veterinary degree recognised in Australia and eligibility for veterinary registration in Victoria
• Minimum 2 years' experience in general practice and/or emergency practice
• Confidence managing emergency presentations and working independently when required
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Passion for delivering exceptional patient care

Additional Information

If you're searching for more than routine emergency presentations, VRH Dandenong offers a unique opportunity to work at the referral end of veterinary medicine. You'll be supported by experienced ECC clinicians and specialists while managing a caseload that includes critical care patients, complex medical presentations and advanced surgical emergencies.

We offer flexible full-time, part-time, casual and locum opportunities, along with visa sponsorship and relocation support for eligible candidates. In addition to a competitive salary package, you'll also benefit from generous penalty rates on weekend, evening and overnight shifts!

For a confidential discussion about the role, contact Apollonia on 0416 176 475 or apollonia.perry@gxltd.com.au.