At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage critical care cases and collaborate with a skilled ICU team.
- Company: Join Animal Emergency Australia, a leader in veterinary emergency care.
- Benefits: Enjoy work-life balance with predictable shifts and professional growth opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team culture focused on innovation and excellence.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of critically ill pets while advancing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in emergency or critical care; commitment to ongoing learning.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
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 collaborative 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 in Brisbane employer: Animal Emergency Australia
Animal Emergency Australia is an exceptional employer, offering veterinarians the chance to thrive in a supportive and skilled team environment while enjoying the stunning lifestyle of Bangalow, just minutes from Byron Bay. With flexible casual shifts, competitive pay rates, and access to advanced veterinary equipment, employees can balance meaningful work with personal priorities, all while contributing to high-quality emergency care for pets in a collaborative setting.
Contact Details:
Animal Emergency Australia Recruitment Team
