Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian

 EMERGENCY & CRITICAL CARE VETERINARIAN 

Veterinary Emergency Care Australia (VECA) 

ABOUT VECA 

Veterinary Emergency Care Australia operates two state-of-the-art 24/7 emergency and specialist veterinary hospitals across New South Wales, serving the Macarthur and Hills regions of Sydney. We’re a growing hospital group with a strong specialist network, purpose-built facilities, and a team committed to clinical excellence. 

Locations: Campbelltown & Norwest/Rouse Hill, NSW 

THE OPPORTUNITY 

We’re seeking experienced Emergency and Critical Care Veterinarians to join our growing team. This is an opportunity to build a service with us in a supportive, collaborative environment where your expertise is valued and your development is prioritised. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO 

• Provide high-quality emergency and critical care across all species 
• Conduct thorough assessments, diagnostics, and treatment planning 
• Manage acute and critically ill patients in our 24/7 hospital setting 
• Collaborate with our specialist and consulting team on integrated care 
• Contribute to clinical protocols and service improvement 
• Mentor junior clinicians and support team development 
• Participate in on-call rosters 

OUR FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT 

• Purpose-built hospitals with: 
• Onsite CT scanner with Board-certified radiologist reporting 
• Digital X-ray (including dental) 
• Ultrasound: POCUS and full abdominal 
• Two fully equipped surgical theatres 
• Five consultation rooms (dedicated dog and cat rooms) 
• Onsite laboratory for rapid in-house results 
• Separate dog, cat, and isolation wards 
• Oxygen and active scavenging systems throughout all clinical areas 
• Canine blood bank 

OUR SPECIALIST TEAM 

You’ll work alongside and refer to an established specialist network including: 

• Dr Matteo Bordicchia – Small Animal Medicine, DECVIM 
• Dr Mohamed Sherif — Small Animal Surgery, MANZCVS 
• Cardiology Services 
• Onsite Specialist Ophthalmology Services 

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR 

Essential: 

• Veterinary degree recognised by AVPB (or eligible for NSW registration) 
• Minimum 2+ years post-graduation ECC experience 
• Strong diagnostic skills and clinical decision-making 
• Proficiency with emergency diagnostics (ultrasound, radiography) 
• Ability to work in high-pressure, fast-paced environments 
• Excellent communication and teamwork 

Desirable: 

• Advanced ECC qualifications (DACVECC, RCVS Cert SAC) a plus 
• Experience with mechanical ventilation 
• Anaesthesia experience 

SALARY & BENEFITS 

Competitive Salary: Based on experience & qualifications 

Benefits: 

✓ Professional indemnity insurance covered 

✓ CPD allowance: $2,000 p.a. 

✓ Study leave: up to 5 days p.a. for conferences 

✓ Access to onsite CT, ultrasound, digital X-ray, and in-house laboratory 

✓ Collaborative, specialist-supported environment 

✓ Mentorship and pathway to senior/leadership roles 

🛂 VISA SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE 

VECA is approved to sponsor veterinarians under Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) 

We provide full support including: 

• Sponsorship application costs covered by VECA 
• Cooperation with legal and migration advice 
• Reasonable relocation support 
• Pathway to permanent residency discussion 

HOW TO APPLY 

Email: Careers@veca.com.au 

Subject: “ECC Vet Application – [Your Name]” 

Required documents: 

✓ CV/Resume 

✓ Veterinary degree & registration copies 

✓ Relevant certifications/qualifications 

Questions? Contact VECA Recruitment 

📧 careers@veca.com.au 

📞 Campbelltown: (02) 9129 5888 | Norwest: (02) 9129 5800 

🌐 www.veca.com.au