At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage complex emergency cases with specialist support in a vibrant coastal setting.
- Company: Join Peninsula Vet Emergency & Referral Hospital, a leader in emergency veterinary care.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, generous allowances, and mental health support.
- Other info: Collaborative team culture with opportunities for teaching and mentoring.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in emergency care while enjoying a stunning coastal lifestyle.
- Qualifications: 3+ years of emergency experience preferred; strong motivation to learn is welcome.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
Are you an experienced Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian looking for a 3–6 month locum opportunity that offers genuine case complexity, specialist support, and an unbeatable coastal lifestyle? Do you thrive on managing GDVs, snake envenomations, tick paralysis, and trauma cases, but want the backing of ECC specialists and a full referral hospital team to optimise patient outcomes while you locum?
Peninsula Vet Emergency & Referral Hospital is seeking an experienced ECC Locum Veterinarian to join our multidisciplinary referral hospital on a fixed‑term contract. You’ll be working in a true referral environment where emergency cases are exactly that — emergencies. Our hospital brings together ECC, surgery, anaesthesia, and an attached GP clinic, ensuring a high‑acuity and rewarding caseload.
- 24/7 emergency and referral services across ECC, surgery, and anaesthesia
- A highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team including specialists, registrars, and experienced ECC clinicians
- Exposure to advanced ECC cases including trauma, ventilator patients, critical anaesthetics, transfusions, chest drains, central lines, and more
- A supportive, progressive, and genuinely fun team culture
- Coastal living on the Mornington Peninsula — minutes from beaches, wineries, and bushland trails, and just one hour from Melbourne
About You
- 3+ years of emergency practice experience (preferred)
- Confidence managing emergency presentations and performing emergency procedures (or strong motivation to develop these skills with specialist support)
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and time‑management skills
- A genuine passion for ECC and high‑quality patient care
- Interest in teaching and mentoring is welcomed — we are a University of Melbourne core rotation site
What We Offer
- Competitive locum daily or hourly rate (commensurate with experience)
- Generous overnight and after‑hours allowances
- Fully supported locum experience within a specialist referral hospital
- Access to industry‑leading specialists and advanced hospital facilities
- Mental health and wellbeing support
- Staff discounts across our GP network
- A highly engaged, supportive team with excellent staff retention
Curious to Learn More? We understand that locum roles often involve travel or temporary relocation, and we’re committed to making your experience seamless and rewarding. If you’re passionate about ECC and keen to locum in a progressive referral hospital while enjoying a coastal lifestyle, we’d love to hear from you.
Locum Emergency Veterinarian in Mornington employer: VetPartners Australia and New Zealand
At Peninsula Vet Emergency & Referral Hospital, we pride ourselves on being a leading employer in the veterinary field, offering an exceptional work culture that values teamwork and continuous learning. Our dedicated team enjoys generous employee benefits, including discounted healthcare for pets, paid parental leave, and access to advanced training opportunities, all while working in a stunning location just minutes from the beautiful beaches and wineries of the Mornington Peninsula. Join us to advance your ECC nursing career in a supportive environment where your contributions are celebrated and your professional growth is nurtured.
Contact Details:
VetPartners Australia and New Zealand Recruitment Team
