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Description Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian Peninsula Vet Emergency & Referral Hospital Full-time | East Mornington Are you an experienced ECC vet looking for a sea change and a hospital where you can continue to grow your skills with specialist support? Do you thrive on managing GDVs, snake envenomations, tick paralysis, and trauma cases but want access to ECC specialists and a full referral hospital team to optimise patient outcomes and your career progression? At Peninsula Vet Emergency & Referral Hospital, were looking for an experienced ECC Veterinarian to join our referral hospital team. Youll be part of a multidisciplinary specialist hospital that includes ECC, surgery, internal medicine, anaesthesia, and an attached GP clinic meaning the cases you see in emergency are true emergencies. Why Join Peninsula Vet Emergency & Referral Hospital? As part of our referral hospital team, youll be at the heart of complex, high-acuity cases you wont find in general practice. Youll work closely with our highly skilled specialists and passionate nurses and ECC veterinarians in a progressive, supportive, and fun environment. We offer : 24 / 7 emergency and referral services across ECC, surgery, internal medicine, and anaesthesia A truly multidisciplinary, collaborative environment where every nurse plays a vital role in patient outcomes Opportunities to work with trauma patients, ventilator cases, critical anaesthetics, transfusions, chest drains, central lines, and more And when your shift is done? Youll be just minutes from beaches, wineries, and bushland trails on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula only an hour from Melbourne. About the Role Youll be working across a structured 4-week rotating roster of days, evenings, overnights, and weekends, alongside : 2 ECC Specialists A residency-trained ECC Registrar An experienced ECC Vet Team Leader A diverse ECC team including vets with memberships, internship experience, and developing clinicians Our caseload is uniquely diverse from metro-style emergencies to rural presentations. On any given shift you might treat snake bites, blocked cats, blowfish ingestions, high-rise cats, GDVs, or pets kicked by horses. We are also recognised for our work with brachycephalic patients, and our collaborative culture ensures every discipline works together to provide the highest level of patient care. About You 2+ years of emergency practice experience (preferred) Confidence in approaching emergency cases and performing emergency procedures and soft tissue surgery (or the motivation to develop these skills with our support) Excellent communication, teamwork, and time-management skills A strong passion for ECC and commitment to ongoing learning An interest in teaching and mentoring as a University of Melbourne core rotation site, we take pride in supporting interns, residents, and the next generation of vets What We Offer Competitive salary package + superannuation (commensurate with experience) 1 week study leave and 5 weeks annual leave Generous overnight shift allowance Mental health and wellness support, plus flexible paid parental leave The opportunity to work with and learn from industry-leading specialists Access to excellent referral hospital facilities A workplace with excellent staff retention and a supportive, fun team culture Staff discounts across our GP network Live the lifestyle enjoy beaches, wineries, state parks, and coastal living, with easy access to Melbourne Curious to Learn More? We know making a career move across states or borders is a big decision. Thats why were here to support you every step of the way. If youre passionate about veterinary excellence and want to be part of a team driven by integrity, community, and genuine care, wed love to hear from you. Apply now or for further information please contact : Cassandra Woolums - Talent Acquisition Business Partner for Speciality at [email protected] #J-18808-Ljbffr