Locum/Casual Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian

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About The Position

Peninsula Vet Emergency & Referral Hospital Locum & Casual Opportunities | 3–6 Month Fixed-Term or Flexible Engagement East Mornington, VIC Are you an experienced Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian looking for a fixed-term locum contract or flexible casual shifts in a high-acuity referral setting? Do you enjoy managing complex cases such as GDVs, snake envenomations, tick paralysis, and trauma — but want the support of ECC specialists and a full referral team to deliver the best possible patient outcomes? Peninsula Vet Emergency & Referral Hospital is seeking experienced ECC Veterinarians to join our multidisciplinary team on either a 3–6 month locum contract or casual basis , depending on your availability and preferences. Why Join Peninsula Vet Emergency & Referral Hospital? You’ll be working in a true referral environment where emergency cases are exactly that — emergencies. Our hospital integrates ECC, surgery, anaesthesia, and an attached GP clinic, offering a diverse and rewarding caseload. You’ll enjoy: 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, ventilated patients, critical anaesthesia, transfusions, chest drains, central lines, and more A supportive, progressive, and genuinely fun team culture A stunning coastal lifestyle 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 or casual hourly rate (commensurate with experience) Generous overnight and after-hours allowances Flexible engagement options to suit your lifestyle (locum contract or casual shifts) Fully supported 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? Whether you’re seeking a short-term locum contract or ongoing casual flexibility , we’re committed to making your experience seamless and rewarding. If you’re passionate about ECC and keen to work in a progressive referral hospital while enjoying a coastal lifestyle, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or for further information please contact: Cassandra Woolums Talent Acquisition Business Partner – Specialty [email protected]

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Interest in teaching and mentoring is welcomed — we are a University of Melbourne core rotation site

Benefits

• Competitive locum or casual hourly rate (commensurate with experience)
• Generous overnight and after-hours allowances
• Flexible engagement options to suit your lifestyle (locum contract or casual shifts)
• Fully supported 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees