Veterinary Criticalist - Centre for Animal Referral and Emergency (CARE)

Veterinary Criticalist (ECC) | Part-Time Opportunity | Specialist or Registrar Pathway Join Melbourne's leading multidisciplinary emergency and referral hospital Centre for Animal Referral & Emergency (CARE) Veterinary Hospital in Collingwood, Melbourne, is looking for a second Veterinary Criticalist to join our highly regarded Emergency & Critical Care team.

You will work in a specialist-led, collaborative multi-specialty setting, managing a varied and rewarding caseload while helping shape the future of our ECC service. Whether you are a board-certified Criticalist, residency-trained clinician, or a registrar working towards credentialing, CARE offers a supportive environment focused on clinical excellence, professional growth, and exceptional patient care.

Why CARE? Located in the vibrant inner-Melbourne suburb of Collingwood, CARE is one of Australia's most respected multidisciplinary referral and emergency hospitals. Our team is committed to delivering outstanding patient outcomes through collaboration, innovation, and a shared passion for veterinary medicine. Within the department, you'll join Dr Christine Lovatt (DACVECC) and a team of Membership-qualified vets, experienced clinicians and interns.

As part of a specialist referral hospital, you'll work closely with experts across multiple disciplines, ensuring seamless patient care and access to advanced diagnostics and treatment options. Our ECC department manages a broad range of emergency and critical care presentations and is supported by a highly skilled nursing team and experienced clinicians who thrive in a collegial and supportive environment.

The Role This is a purely clinical position focused on providing specialist-level critical care support and complex case management within our busy ECC service. Roster & Structure 2-4 days per week Primarily day shifts with occasional evening work Generally 9.5-hour workdays Clinical floor shifts are 12 hours Caseload You will manage a diverse emergency and critical care caseload including: Toxicities and poisonings Envenomations Acute abdominal emergencies Cardiac emergencies Multi-system critical care cases Complex referral and ICU patients Our Head of ECC, Dr Christine Lovatt, has particular interests in: Blood banking Therapeutic plasma exchange Extracorporeal therapies This creates excellent opportunities for collaboration, mentorship, and exposure to advanced critical care techniques.

Team & Support You will report directly to Dr Christine Lovatt, Head of ECC, and be supported by both Christine and Dr Sebastian Chua, ECC Vet Manager. The role works closely with: The wider ECC team Specialists across multiple departments Experienced emergency clinicians and nurses Together, you'll help create strong patient pathways through the hospital while supporting high-quality clinical decision making and workflow management.

Who We're Looking For We are seeking someone who: Is ACVECC, ECVECC or FANZCVS (ECC) qualified, residency trained, or working toward specialist credentials Enjoys managing complex and challenging medical cases Thrives in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment Has an approachable, easy-going personality and enjoys being part of a close-knit team Is passionate about supporting and mentoring colleagues Registrar-level candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

CARE is committed to supporting clinicians through their credentialing pathway while they continue to work clinically within the hospital.

What We Offer

Competitive salary commensurate with experience 1 week of study leave annually Study support allowance per year Dedicated support for registrar-level candidates pursuing credentialing Future equity opportunities may be available Access to Greencross professional development and wellbeing initiatives including fitness passport, pet retail discounts and access to our EAP services A collaborative, supportive and highly respected specialist hospital environment The opportunity to work alongside a passionate team committed to clinical excellence Next Steps If you're looking to practice high-quality critical care medicine within a supportive, multidisciplinary referral environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply here or for more information contact: Sharleen Harman | Talent Acquisition Business Partner | Vet Specialists & Interns 0420 249 101 | [email protected] #CARE