ECC Veterinarian

Full-Time Opportunity | ECC Veterinarian - Malvern, Melbourne

Sign-on bonus or relocation support on offer, depending on your needs*

Southpaws is seeking experienced and motivated Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarians to join our growing team in Malvern, Melbourne.

Working alongside a highly experienced specialist-led ECC department, you'll be supported by a Criticalist (DACVECC), Senior ECC Clinicians (MANZCVS), dedicated ECC Veterinarians, and an exceptional team of ICU and Emergency Nurses.

Together, we provide outstanding 24/7 emergency and critical care services to patients across Melbourne and beyond.

What sets us apart from the rest?

At Southpaws, our people are what make us different.

You'll be joining a supportive and progressive ECC team that thrives on collaboration, trust, and shared success. Our hospital environment encourages learning, open communication, and professional growth. We celebrate wins together, support each other through challenging cases, and foster a workplace where you can build a rewarding and sustainable career.

We care deeply about our patients, their families, and our team, and we're committed to creating an environment where people can enjoy what they do while continuing to grow both professionally and personally.

The Role:

This full-time position offers a rotating roster primarily across evenings and nights, with one-in-three weekends. A 50:50 day and night shift arrangement may be considered for the right candidate.

The Detail:

• Flexible incentives available: a generous sign-on bonus or relocation assistance*
• Exposure to a varied and challenging emergency and critical care caseload
• Specialist-led mentorship and support
• 1 week of Study leave each year to support continued education and professional development
• Monthly department meetings to discuss all things ECC as well weekly presentation mornings (with coffee) to foster peer to peer learning on a variety of topics and areas
• Inter-department collaboration with our specialist lead surgery and anaesthesia departments
• Clear career progression pathways and ongoing professional development opportunities

About you:

• You hold a DVM or equivalent veterinary degree
• Eligible for registration with the Victorian Veterinary Board
• You have at least 2+ years’ experience working in an Emergency or ICU hospital/department, or 2+ years in General Practice with exposure to on-call or after-hours work.
• Confidence working across a rotating roster including nights and weekends
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and commitment to delivering exceptional patient care
• Experience with EzyVet and SmartFlow is an advantage, but not essential.

Don't quite meet the experience requirements?

We'd still love to hear from you. If you have the right attitude, strong clinical foundations, and a genuine passion for Emergency & Critical Care, we encourage you to apply.

As an Employer

Southpaws are committed to leading the way in creating a workplace that operates the way we believe it should, rather than the way they always have. To help deliver on our goal of becoming an industry employer of choice, we have created career pathways that support year-on-year progression both for your capabilities as a professional, as well as your remuneration.

Apply now to be a part of this exceptional team. Send your resume and cover letter to alex.fox@vetpartners.com.au or HR@southpaws.com.au

Southpaws Specialty, Emergency and Referral Hospital is part of the VetPartners Specialty network and is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities.

Learn more about Southpaws Specialty, Emergency and Referral Hospital at southpaws.com.au or visit our social pages on Facebook or LinkedIn

*Financial assistance is available to eligible permanent employees only.