- $50 – $90/hr (expereince dependent) + Super +benefits
- Flexible working environment
- Join an exciting, established and growing team in Canberra
Meet the CVES Pack:
At CVES, we’re an after-hours emergency and critical care clinic powered by a truly legendary team:
- The Tough-as-Nails Aussie Heelers – Our Nurses Always on their paws, calmly herding chaos into order and never backing down when a patient needs care.
- The Soft-Spoken but Sharp-Minded Ragdolls – Client Care Effortlessly connecting with pet parents and ensuring every client feels heard and cared for.
- The Steady Saint Bernards – Leadership Strong, supportive, and always ready to guide the team with wisdom and heart.
- The Agile Border Collies – Veterinarians Curious, intelligent, and always eager to tackle the next challenge.
Whether you’re a seasoned ECC vet or still earning your emergency stripes, you’ll be supported, challenged, and never left barking up the wrong tree.
About CVES:
CVES is a dedicated after-hours emergency and critical care hospital providing urgent veterinary care to Canberra and the surrounding region.
Our clinic manages a diverse and challenging caseload, supporting local daytime practices while delivering critical care when pets need it most.
CVES is known for its strong team culture, collaborative clinical approach, and commitment to ongoing learning and development.
CVES is part of Animal Emergency Australia (AEA)- a growing national network of emergency and specialty veterinary hospitals across Australia.
What makes AEA different is that we are a people-focused, clinician-led organisation, built by veterinary professionals who understand the unique demands of emergency medicine.
By joining CVES, you become part of a national community of ECC teams, benefiting from:
- Collaboration across multiple emergency hospitals
- Access to clinical specialists and experienced ECC mentors
- National professional development and education opportunities
- A culture focused on team wellbeing, growth, and support
About the Role:
This is a part-time Emergency Veterinarian position, working approximately 60 hours per fortnight.
Our roster is designed to support work-life balance, with longer shifts that typically mean 3–4 shifts per week, giving you more proper downtime between shifts.
Perfect for night owls, early birds, and adaptable creatures alike.
The Cases If unusual and complex cases make your tail wag, you’ll feel right at home.
Our caseload ranges from:
- Critical emergency presentations
- Complex medical cases
- Emergency surgery
- The occasional “how did that even happen?” patient
You’ll work alongside experienced ECC clinicians, skilled emergency nurses, and supportive leadership, with access to senior veterinarians and our internal medicine specialist.
At CVES, every shift is an opportunity to expand your skills and confidence in emergency medicine.
What We’re Looking For
We’d love to hear from veterinarians who:
- Hold a Veterinary degree recognised in Australia
- Are eligible for veterinary registration in the ACT
- Have an interest or passion for emergency and critical care
- Thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment
- Are motivated to learn, grow, and support their colleagues
ECC experience is great – but not essential if you are eager to develop your emergency skills.
What We Offer :
- $50 – $90/hr (expereince dependent) ➕ Superannuation ➕ 17.5% leave loading
- Paid parental leave
- Continuing education and professional development support
- Access to specialist clinicians and mentoring
- Wellbeing programs and employee assistance support
- Employee discounts
- Opportunities to progress your career within the AEA national network
- A genuinely supportive and collaborative culture
Ready to Join the Pack? If you’re looking for a place where:
- Teamwork rules the jungle
- Learning never stops
- Emergency medicine is taken seriously (Even if the puns aren’t)
We’d love to hear from you.
Apply Now OR Submit your CV to Tee at [email protected]
