Emergency Veterinarian - ARH Canberra

Are you an ECC Vet looking to further your skills?

Does the thought of working in a new purpose built multi-disciplinary hospital excite you?

If working alongside a team of dedicated Vets & Specialists who value case collaboration with access to state-of-the-art treatment options is important to you – this is the job for you!

Job Description

Where you will be working:

We have everything you need to provide the best care to your patients.

You will be working in our new state of the art purpose-built hospital that’s fully equipped to get you your diagnosis with the latest imaging and diagnostic equipment.

Utilise the full in-house laboratory (CBC, biochemistry, blood gas, coags, sedivue), and IDEXX’s Extended Internal Medical Specialist Consultation Services after hours.  We also have ultrasound, digital radiography, endoscopy, 64 slice CT and high field MRI. There’s 3 dedicated surgical suites, 8 consultation rooms, and a dedicated grieving room.

Our emergency department works alongside our specialist surgical, medical, oncology, behaviour, and orthopaedic medicine & rehabilitation departments.

Bonus perks at ARH Canberra also include ample free undercover parking and a snack cupboard always stocked with tea, coffee, biscuits and an array of snacks!

Our emergency department currently operates through the afternoon, evening and overnight period closing at 8am through the week, and is operational 24/7 on weekends and public holidays.  We see primary consultations, patients referred from general practice clinics for overnight and ongoing care, and oversee the hospitalised referral department patients after hours. 
 

How we will support you on your career journey:

We invest in the development and growth of our Veterinarians and therefore you won’t see capped “CE allowances” with us!

We want to provide continuing education and learning opportunities that matches your development aspirations, so we have partnered with some of the industry's leading providers as well as developing our own programs, all to offer you extensive CE options:

• All-inclusive attendance at one of the largest annual veterinary symposiums in Australia – our very own Greencross Clinical Symposium, with one of 7 streams dedicated specifically to emergency and critical care.
• Your choice of professional membership from AVA membership or Vet Board registration.
• Apply for scholarships for high level education courses including the University of Melbourne Graduate Certificate in Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care.
• Access to your choice of two online resources such as VIN, VECCS, Dove Lewis, Wiley, Vet Webinar, Plumbs, Elsevier, VetFolio and Vetstream.
• Hone your clinical skills by attending some of our workshops and wetpracs, taught by specialists and leading experts from across the country. Regular topics include soft tissue surgery skills, drain and tube placements, mechanical ventilation, POCUS ultrasound and more.
• If you wanted further insight on a critical case, you can join in on our company wide “quarterly critical case reviews” and pick the brains of those in our incredible network.
• If obtaining your memberships is a goal for you we have a monthly membership study group and practice exam sessions, run by Dr Kate Camillo.
• Provide a calmer experience for your patients with Stress Free Pets certification.
• Maximise patient outcomes during CPR with RECOVER certification, the only standardized CPR training available to veterinary professionals. 
• Attend FREE monthly webinars on ECC topics, and get access to an extensive library of webinars hosted by VetWebinar
• Join short courses and modular programs run by VetEdcuation
• Alternatively, if you have a special interest let us know! We are always open to ideas and how we can support you in providing the best care to our patients.

What we can offer you:

• Attractive hourly rate + shift penalties.
• Sign on and retention bonus’ on offer for the right candidates.
• Relocation and Sponsorship for you and your family with pathway options to Permanent Residency.
• The long shifts of emergency can be daunting for some and preferred by others therefore we offer flexible shift times. Prefer to smash out your full-time hours in 3 days? Great! Looking for a shorter shift once you tag team your partner with little humans? Great!
• Excellent discounts for your own pets at Petbarn & Greencross clinics.
• Additional paid parental leave and return to work programs.

Qualifications

About You:

• Must hold a veterinary degree available for registration in the ACT.
• Preferably 2+ years’ post-graduate experience with experience in an emergency veterinary setting is desirable however if you have a great attitude and want to learn we want to hear from you!
• Commitment to being a team player, good communicator and contributing to a positive workplace environment.
• Dedication to delivering compassionate and high-quality veterinary care.

Additional information

Looking to relocate?

Does this sound like your dream job but you don’t live in Canberra?

Talk to us! We can offer you assistance with relocation or we are happy to discuss week on/week off arrangements.

Canberra is an excellent location to live and work. If you spend a ridiculous amount of time in traffic commuting to work Canberra offers you the opportunity to walk or ride your bike to work with our bike friendly city.

We a scenic 3 hour drive from Sydney or take advantage of our beautiful airport that has daily flights to all major cities.

Invest in your wellness and spend your time off walking in our national parks, explore our museums (there’s even a Dinosaur one) and meet the rest of our community during our year-round festivals and events. We are also perfectly located with easy access to the ski fields or a short drive to some beautiful beaches & wineries.

With a world top ranking University in your vicinity you can be assured that this move will support you or your families educational goals.

For some more information on housing, climate, migration & cost of living visit: Moving to Canberra | Canberra


Ready for the next step?

For a confidential chat or more information you can contact Emily Banks on 0421 705 547 or [email protected]