Emergency Veterinarian - ARH Essendon Fields

Greencross Vets is hiring for ARH Essendon Fields, a multidisciplinary referral hospital that brings Emergency & Critical Care, Internal Medicine and Surgery under one roof. Located about 20 minutes from Melbourne's CBD, ARH Essendon Fields supports a large, experienced emergency team. The ECC department includes around 33 veterinarians, with about half holding Membership qualifications, and the nursing team comprises around 40 nurses and vet techs who provide continuity and strong on-shift support. The environment is built on collaboration, learning and high-quality patient care.

The role is for Emergency Veterinarians to join the ECC team in either a full-time or part-time capacity. It’s a busy service with an interesting and varied caseload, spanning routine emergencies through to critical and complex cases. You’ll work alongside experienced emergency vets, specialists and highly skilled nurses, and you’ll rarely find yourself managing challenging cases alone thanks to well-staffed shifts and a culture of teamwork.

You’ll have access to a varied emergency caseload, including medical and surgical cases, with mentorship available at every stage of your career. There’s daily collaboration with specialists in Medicine and Surgery, and you can leverage advanced diagnostic equipment such as MRI, CT, fluoroscopy, ultrasound and endoscopy. The hospital maintains strong staffing levels across every shift and offers flexible rostering to support different lifestyles and family commitments. You’ll also benefit from membership support and ECC-focused continuing education, plus Greencross continuing education programs and complimentary registration to the Greencross Clinical Symposium, along with clear career progression opportunities across the Greencross network and the Animal Referral & Emergency Network (AREN).

Must-have requirements

• You’re registered to practice in Victoria, or eligible to obtain registration there
• You bring at least two years of clinical experience
• You can communicate clearly with clients, colleagues and referring veterinarians
• You’re committed to delivering high-quality patient care
• ECC experience isn’t essential; you’ll be supported to develop emergency skills within a well‑supported environment

Nice-to-have extras

• Some exposure to emergency work is helpful, but not essential
• An interest in expanding emergency skills within a mentorship-focused setting

Pay, benefits and practical details

The role is offered on a full-time or part-time basis and is an onsite position at Essendon Fields, VIC. The hospital emphasises strong staffing levels across every shift along with flexible rostering to help accommodate different lifestyles and family commitments. You’ll receive membership support and ECC-focused continuing education, plus Greencross education programs and complimentary registration to the Greencross Clinical Symposium. There are clear career progression opportunities across Greencross and AREN, and you’ll work with advanced diagnostic equipment including MRI, CT, fluoroscopy, ultrasound and endoscopy. The location places you roughly 20 minutes from Melbourne's CBD.

Advice for applicants

Lead with your Victorian registration status and your two years of clinical experience at the top of your resume, so the hiring team sees you meet the must-haves right away.

Show how you communicate with clients, colleagues and referring veterinarians by including a concrete example from your practice that demonstrates clear, compassionate and concise communication under pressure.

Be ready to discuss your interest in developing emergency skills within a well-supported ECC environment, highlighting any mentorship or collaboration with specialists that you’ve pursued or would welcome.

Ask about rostering and the shift structure, including how the team supports work-life balance and family commitments, so you know how the flexible model could fit with your responsibilities.

How to apply

For a confidential discussion, contact Apollonia Perry on 0416 176 475 or [email protected]