Are you an experienced small animal vet who thrives in fast-paced clinical environments and enjoys the challenge of emergency and critical care?

You’ll be joining a supportive, collaborative team where high clinical standards, teamwork and shared learning are genuinely valued.

About the Role

• Deliver high-quality veterinary care in both consultations and surgery

• Engage with a collaborative community that values teamwork, high clinical standards, and shared knowledge

• Rapidly assess and triage emergency cases, delivering prompt diagnostics and treatment plans.

• Make confident, time‑critical clinical decisions in life‑threatening situations.

• Perform emergency procedures and surgeries, including trauma care, CPR, GDV surgery, exploratory laparotomies, and soft‑tissue surgery.

• Carry out and interpret diagnostic tests (blood work, imaging, urinalysis) to guide treatment.

• Manage critically ill patients, including anaesthesia, intensive care, fluid therapy, nutritional support, and advanced catheter placement.

• Collaborate with the emergency teams, communicate clearly and compassionately with clients, and maintain accurate clinical records.

About You

• Have 3+ years’ experience in small animal practice

• VCI Registration

• Further qualification in ECC is desirable

• Previous experience working in an ECC hospital is desirable

• Ability to quickly assess and diagnose a wide range of conditions under pressure, often with limited information or resources

• Surgical proficiency in emergency procedures, including wound repair, GDV surgery, splenectomy, exploratory laparotomy, and management of penetrating foreign bodies

• Have Emergency Stabilisation Skills

• Understanding emergency medications, and dosages

• Be confident in consultations, routine surgery, and case management

• Demonstrate strong clinical skills with a proactive and motivated approach

• Thrive in a team-focused environment and enjoy contributing to shared learning

• Be committed to delivering exceptional patient care and client service

• Have a genuine interest in continuous professional development