At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide emergency and critical care to pets in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Join ARH Wollongong, part of Australia's largest veterinary network.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, staff discounts, and flexible working arrangements.
- Other info: Opportunities for relocation, mentoring, and career growth within a supportive team.
- Why this job: Combine meaningful work with a stunning coastal lifestyle near Wollongong's beaches.
- Qualifications: Veterinary degree, 2+ years experience, and confidence in emergency cases.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Coastal lifestyle. Meaningful ECC work. A team that has your back. Looking for your next Emergency & Critical Care opportunity - without giving up the lifestyle? ARH Wollongong is looking for an experienced Emergency Veterinarian to join our growing team. Located within easy reach of Wollongong’s beaches and approximately an hour from Sydney Airport, this is a great opportunity to combine rewarding clinical work with an enviable coastal lifestyle.
Overnight Availability is Mandatory
As a 24-hour emergency and critical care hospital, overnight availability is a mandatory requirement of this role. The majority of rostered hours will be scheduled across overnight shifts, with our current operational focus on Thursday to Sunday nights. Applicants must be comfortable working independently in a fast-paced emergency environment and be available to meet the overnight rostering requirements of the position. We are open to discussing permanent part-time and casual arrangements; however, successful candidates must be able to commit to the overnight hours required to support the needs of the service and our patients.
About ARH Wollongong
ARH Wollongong is part of Australia's largest emergency and specialist veterinary network, providing access to an extensive community of emergency veterinarians, specialists and criticalists. Our recently revamped hospital includes:
- 9 consult rooms
- 3 state-of-the-art surgical theatres
- Internal Medicine Specialist support
- Purpose-built ultrasound, dental and endoscopy facilities
- Cat-friendly waiting area
- Close collaboration between Emergency, GP and specialist teams
About You
You’ll bring:
- Veterinary degree and eligibility for NSW registration
- Minimum 2 years' veterinary experience
- Previous ECC experience highly desirable
- Confidence managing emergency cases in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A genuine passion for emergency and critical care
- Availability to work overnight shifts, particularly Thursday - Sunday nights
What’s in it for you?
- Strong internal CE and national mentoring programs
- Greencross Veterinary Symposium
- Staff discounts across Greencross and Petbarn
- Relocation and sponsorship opportunities, including PR pathways
- Flexible working arrangements where possible
- Opportunities for locum and travel work across the network
- Paid Parental Leave and return-to-work support
Ready for a change? If you’re an experienced ECC vet - or a GP vet looking to take the next step into Emergency - we’d love to chat.
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Contact Details:
The Animal Referral Hospital Recruitment Team
