Emergency Veterinarian
Posted 2 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Emergency Veterinarian | CARE - Collingwood”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
- Visa sponsorship
- Offered
No salary listed for this role.
CertificationsDoctor of Veterinary Medicine
Job Description
Are you an experienced Vet looking for a more exciting caseload?
We guarantee you won’t be bored with us!
CARE is a multidisciplinary veterinary specialist and emergency hospital in Collingwood, centrally located on the fringe of Melbourne’s CBD.
We are seeking an experienced ECC Vet who thrives on a busy shift and has a passion for providing the best patient care.
Our ECC veterinarians are led and supported by Dr. Christine Lovatt DAVCECC with support from the wider specialist team and a core of Membership qualified ECC vets, allowing excellent scope for continuing education opportunities and practical on-the-job training.
Click here to see what a day in the life for Dr Christine is like!
What we are offering:
- We want you to join us on a permanent part or full time basis. Our team typically work 120 hrs per 4 week rotation. This is because we will invest in you and your development. Let us know how many hours suit you!
- Genuine support while you transition into the role and throughout your career with us. This includes shadow shifts with senior vets,, phone support, collaboration on cases with other departments and skilled nurses.
- Shifts are 10 or 12.5 hours in length and are across 24 hours. Providing you with a work life balance is important especially in the ECC space, we will work with you to create a balanced roster that includes both day and overnight shifts
- Generous hourly rate
- Up to 5 weeks annual leave, study leave and other perks.
- Excellent case exposure and patient care. We are genuinely invested as a team in each case that is seen at CARE and encourage collaboration to provide the best outcomes for your patient.
- No sole charge required.
- A team culture of knowledge sharing and professional development. We provide regular in- house continuing education as well as access to resources across the greater network and can support you on your journey to memberships.
- An easy commute to work, thanks to our close proximity to multimodal public transport (trains, buses and trams) and major arterial freeways (secure off-street staff parking available). We are a in one of Melbourne’s most exciting lifestyle precincts.