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Looking for a new challenge in your veterinary career? Ready to take the leap into ECC?

Whether you’re a GP vet with a couple of years of experience or just starting to explore the ECC world, we’ve got the perfect opportunity for you.

Why Peninsula Vet Emergency and Referral Hospital?
We’re not just a hospital—we’re a team that supports and empowers each other. Located just over an hour from Melbourne (against traffic!), our purpose-built facility in Mornington is home to a passionate and collaborative emergency and referral team. Here, you’ll be working alongside:

• An ECC Specialist
• A residency-trained ECC Registrar
• Senior emergency vets with memberships
• Experienced ECC nurses
• Plus, you’ll have access to specialists in surgery, internal medicine, anaesthesia, oncology, and cardiology.

What makes us different?

• Mentorship matters: We understand the transition from GP to ECC can feel daunting. That’s why we’ve created a welcoming, structured onboarding process tailored for vets with 1–2 years of experience. You’ll never feel like you’re in the deep end without support.
• Facilities that support your growth: Think ICU suites, CT, fluoroscopy, critical care ventilators, endoscopy, digital radiography, ultrasonography, and in-house lab equipment—everything you need to level up.
• A culture of learning: With daily case rounds, in-house education (that you get paid to attend!), and generous CPD leave and allowances, we prioritise your development.

About the role

In this role, you’ll:

• Manage a broad range of ECC cases from walk-ins and referrals
• Be supported in developing your ECC skills—including emergency surgeries and procedures
• Collaborate closely with other departments to provide integrated patient care

What we’re looking for

• A vet with 1–2 years’ experience in GP or mixed practice who’s keen to dive into ECC
• A team player with strong communication and time management skills
• Someone passionate about emergency medicine and ready to learn from the best
• If you already have ECC experience—amazing! If not, we’ll help you get there.

What we offer you

• Competitive salary + super based on experience
• Additional shift allowances (especially for overnights)
• Rotating roster for real work-life balance
• 1 week paid study leave + generous CPD budget
• Support with relocation and visa sponsorship (if eligible)
• Paid parental leave, staff discounts, wellness and mental health support
• Long-term, supportive team with fantastic staff retention
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Ready to make the move?

How to apply

Please apply using the form below, including your resume and a cover letter.

We can’t wait to meet the future of ECC—and that could be you.

Thank you,
Melissa Adam
Business Manager

Are you ready to take the next big step in your ECC career?

At Peninsula Vet Emergency and Referral Hospital, we’re looking for a passionate and driven emergency vet with 1-2 years of ECC experience who’s eager to advance their skills in a collaborative, supportive, and specialist-led environment.

Why Peninsula Vet Emergency and Referral Hospital?

We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional patient care while fostering a positive, inclusive, and growth-focused workplace. Our ECC department includes:

• An ECC Specialist
• A residency-trained Registrar
• Experienced senior ECC vets (with memberships)
• An outstanding team of dedicated ECC nurses

You’ll also work alongside specialists in surgery, internal medicine, and anaesthesia, with access to cardiology and oncology support—giving you the chance to be part of complex, multidisciplinary cases that will elevate your clinical skills to the next level.

Our purpose-built hospital in Mornington, just over an hour from Melbourne (against traffic!), features:

• ICU suite, multiple consult rooms, two surgical theatres
• CT, fluoroscopy, endoscopy, critical care ventilator
• Digital radiography, ultrasound, IDEXX lab equipment, blood gas analysis, and more

About the Role

As an ECC veterinarian, you’ll:

• Manage a varied and exciting caseload, including both primary and referral emergencies
• Assist with the care of hospitalised patients across departments
• Work in a culture of collaboration, learning, and clinical excellence

This is an excellent opportunity to work with a broad range of ECC cases and continue developing your skills with the support of an experienced team.

About You

• You have 1–2 years of emergency veterinary experience and a solid clinical foundation
• You’re confident with emergency presentations and procedures, or actively building those skills
• You’re passionate about ECC and committed to continuous professional development
• You thrive in a fast-paced, team-focused environment
• You bring excellent communication, a positive mindset, and a desire to keep learning

If you’re still early in your ECC journey but hungry to grow, we’ll support you every step of the way.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package + super, tailored to your skills and experience
• Additional allowances for overnight shifts
• A structured 4-week rotating roster (mix of days, evenings, nights, weekends)
• Generous CPD allowance + 1 week paid study leave
• In-house education program that you’re paid to attend
• Relocation and visa support (for eligible candidates)
• Paid parental leave, employee discounts, wellness support
• An experienced team that supports each other

How to apply

Please apply using the form below, including your resume and a cover letter.

We can’t wait to meet the future of ECC—and that could be you.

Thank you,
Melissa Adam
Business Manager

Is improving your knowledge in small animal medicine your professional goal?

If so, consider our small animal medicine internship program.

We provide a stimulating and well-supported internship, with opportunities, guidance and support that extend beyond the internship program.

About us

Peninsula Vet Emergency and Referral Hospital offers a wide range of clinical services including a 24-hour emergency service, surgery, internal medicine, and anaesthesia. Our hospital boasts a collaborative approach to patient care with a passionate team and positive culture centred around providing the best care for our patients. We are unique in that we have a close association with a five-hospital general practice group which provides a large and varied case load.

About the role

Our 12–18-month medicine internship program provides you the opportunity to work closely with our experienced medicine team with extensive exposure to and training in all areas of medicine. The learning program includes structured teaching, hands on experience, as well as participation in weekly journal club and case rounds. You will gain clinical experience in monitoring a wide range of complex medical cases, managing oncology patients and administering chemotherapy, and basic training in advanced medical procedures such as abdominal ultrasound and endoscopy. This is a full-time position. 

About you

We are looking for passionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic vets with a thirst to learn. To be considered for this position you will have current registration with the Veterinary Practitioners Board of Victoria, and a strong interest in medicine with a desire to advance hands on clinical skills and knowledge.

The position would be well suited to candidates who demonstrate the following:

• A passion for learning and commitment to ongoing professional development.
• A strong desire to provide the best patient care.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral.
• A positive attitude and ability to collaborate and work well in a team.
• Strong sense of caring for owners, their pets, and your colleagues.
• Committed to our core values of being passionate, building trust, having fun, growing and evolving, and having compassion and respect.

What we can offer you

• This position will provide a platform for a candidate who wishes to pursue a residency after their internship.
• Study group and support to sit your ANZCVS membership exams in medicine.
• Generous continuing education allowance plus one-week study leave.
• A positive and fun workplace and a supportive team.
• A focus on your wellness and mental health support available to all employees.
• Opportunity to work with and learn from industry leading specialists and referral clinicians.
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities.
• Great employee benefits & discounts for the health of your pet.
• Commitment to your career development through mentorship, and on the job training.

For more information

Please get in touch with us via hr@penvetreferral.com.au if you have any questions regarding this position.

We invite you to join our Vet Education Hub, where you can access Vet Wrap, our podcast, and other educational videos for free.

How to apply

Please apply using the form below, including your resume and a cover letter.

Thank you,
Melissa Adam
General Manager

Are you an experienced emergency and critical care nurse ready to take on a new role in a high-performing team?

We provide a positive, fun, and well-supported environment with opportunities to grow, develop, and achieve your career goals.

Click here to watch an interview with Annabelle Tribe, one of our ECC nurses.

About us

Peninsula Vet Emergency and Referral Hospital offers a wide range of clinical services including a 24-hour emergency service, surgery, internal medicine, and anaesthesia. Our hospital boasts a collaborative approach to patient care with a passionate team and positive culture centred around providing the best care for our patients.

About the role

This role is available part time or full time and includes a mixture of evenings, nights and weekends. Leadership opportunities are also available within the team for nurses wanting to strive for future growth and development.

About you

We seek a committed and highly motivated nurse with strong clinical skills to join our busy nursing team. To be considered for this position, you will have a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, experience in emergency and critical care, a desire for further education and training, and the ability to contribute to a positive team culture.

The position would be well suited to nurses who demonstrate the following:

• A strong desire to provide the best patient care
• A flexible, enthusiastic, and positive attitude
• An ability to manage stressful situations and high work pressure
• Committed to our core values of being passionate, building trust, having fun, growing and evolving, and having compassion and respect

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

What we will offer you

• A focus on your wellness and mental health support available to all employees
• Opportunity to work with and learn from industry-leading specialists
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities
• Great employee benefits and discounts for the health of your pet
• Commitment to your career development through mentorship, on the job training and a continuing education allowance
• Flexible paid parental leave

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

For more information

Visit our social pages on Facebook or LinkedIn to get a feel for who we are, and we invite you to join our Vet Education Hub, where you can access our new nurse stream as well as our vet stream of educational videos for free.

Please get in touch with us via hr@penvetreferral.com.au if you have any questions regarding this position.

How to apply

Please apply using the form below, including your resume and a cover letter.

Thank you,
Melissa Adam
General Manager