At Animal Emergency Australia, we are a network of independently owned emergency hospitals and general practices, veterinary support and educational services throughout Australia. With a commitment to exceptional animal care and fostering professional growth, we stand out as an ideal choice for veterinary professionals seeking a dynamic and compassionate environment. Our highly-skilled teams provide exceptional patient care while giving back to the profession through opportunities to do and be our best.
In addition to our patient care, we provide support services for veterinary professionals through AEA Support, offering payroll, marketing, HR, and recruitment specifically for our veterinary network. We also understand the importance of continuing education and provide certified education courses for veterinary professionals through our education arm, Improve Veterinary Education, and 200+ free clinical resources at VetAPedia.
And we know that a high standard of patient care cannot be achieved alone. We believe every successful case requires the collaboration of a cohesive team from the moment a patient enters a clinic to the moment they’re discharged.
“We believe that the only way to reform veterinary business is through the constant pursuit of better outcomes for patients.”
Dr. Rob Webster, Co-CEO
That’s why every one of our clinics has dedicated teams of veterinarians, specialists, nurses, and client care representatives. Each team member shares their strengths in order to assist and support each other during every step of the patient care journey.
With a supportive team of over 500 veterinary professionals, from new graduates to some of the most well-respected specialists in the field, everything we work towards at AEA has the well-being of all veterinary professionals at its core. We are here to drive positive change through our passion for emergency and helping patients and clients in their time of need.
What we do at Animal Emergency Australia
With over 20 years of clinical experience in the veterinary profession, the team at Animal Emergency Australia has seen significant changes in our industry. Now more than ever, pets mean more to their owners and the demand for veterinary services is surging. Most of all, veterinary professionals are expected to provide the highest possible standard of care for every single patient.
That’s why at Animal Emergency Australia, we set ourselves apart. While our teams focus on helping animals, we focus on helping those who help animals. Each hospital across our network leads through the experience and advice of teams with hands-on clinical experience, sharing the knowledge to take charge in an emergency.
And with an expanding network of hospitals and clinics across Australia treating thousands of critical cases every year, we know that every single pet that walks through the door is different. That’s why all of our teams focus on evidence-based veterinary medicine, providing every single patient with an appropriate spectrum of care.
Why we do what we do
At Animal Emergency Australia, we draw upon vast clinical experience and knowledge from across our team to create hospitals that are owned, run, and advised by the people on the floor: passionate and skilled veterinary professionals. We invest in our teams, offering a wide range of educational opportunities, professional growth, and career progression.
At our core, Animal Emergency Australia exists for the constant pursuit of better patient outcomes.
Our purcpose is the constant pursuit of better patient outcomes, so everything we work towards at AEA has all veterinary professionals and animals at its heart. With a motivation to empower the clinical, professional, and personal well-being of every member across the profession, we seek to inspire passion for veterinary medicine.
Careers at Animal Emergency Australia
We find that every career pathway at Animal Emergency Australia is unique – our team members are looking to be challenged and to find their niche in emergency and critical care. This applies to our veterinary roles, wide variety of nursing careers, and opportunities across client care and support.
Building your career pathway at Animal Emergency Australia is a great opportunity for both recent graduates and those who have worked in GP for a long time. Or perhaps you’re already working in emergency and critical care and looking to switch employers for a lifestyle that better suits you. Either way, we are here to support your individual journey in creating your dream lifestyle.
Benefits of working at AEA
Working at Animal Emergency Australia comes with numerous benefits, including continuing education, mentoring opportunities, community involvement, work/life harmony, discounted gym memberships, discounted emergency vet care and pet products, the chance to travel to multiple hospitals, and being part of a large team with a family mindset.
These perks create a supportive and inclusive work environment that values professional growth, personal well-being, and community engagement.
By joining the team at Animal Emergency Australia, we also take on the responsibility of training and teaching and developing you into becoming a competent and confident veterinary professional.
Our training goes far beyond the consult room, as we focus on the three key fields that make for great emergency vets:
Clinical Development
Through a mix of theory and practical training, both in the hospital and outside of the hospital, you’ll gain the advanced clinical skills you need to flourish in an emergency environment.
Our Emergency Graduate Program is designed for veterinarians of all skill levels, offering structure, mentorship, and guidance from our experienced clinicians.
All team members have access to a vast range of tailored clinical training offered through Improve Veterinary Education, including the Accelerated Emergency Program, to give your technical skills a head-start and allow you to take charge of even the most critical cases.
Professional Development
We know that being a successful veterinary professional isn’t just about clinical competency, we want to provide you with the mindset, the tools, and the strategies you need to perform at your best both in and out of the consult room.
Working in veterinary medicine is challenging, and naturally emergency can be a high-pressure, fast-paced environment with complex cases often during the night or weekends.
That’s why we’ve created programs that cover the key areas to help set you up for success. We’ll give you the fundamentals sorted to perform at your best at the crash bench.
Personal Development
This personal development program, the AEA LIVE Program, has been specifically developed with veterinary professionals in mind.
This AEA initiative has been designed to help veterinary professionals develop in the main areas that are often forgotten including:
- Turning up ready – Identifying and bringing the best version of you
- Imposter syndrome – What subtype are you and what strategies you can use
- Values – What are they and why are they important
- Coaching and mentoring – What are the differences and how to be prepared and more…
Want to find out more about AEA?
At Animal Emergency Australia, we provide veterinary opportunities, education, and support to ensure all veterinary professionals can achieve their veterinary goals. To find out more about what we offer at Animal Emergency Australia, be sure to explore more about us and don’t hesitate to contact the Animal Emergency Australia team with any burning questions you’d like answered about the veterinary profession. And to keep in touch, follow Animal Emergency Australia on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram for regular updates and resources.
