- PPT $60-$73/hr + benefits | Flexible rosters that protect your lifestyle
- Supported ECC practice | Mentors on hand, never truly alone
- Byron Bay lifestyle | Meaningful work in one of Australia's most beautiful regio
Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian (PPT / FT) Animal Emergency Service North Coast | Bangalow, NSW
Looking for a role where
clinical challenge meets coastal calm?
At Animal Emergency Service (AES) North Coast, you can build a rewarding ECC career while enjoying the natural beauty, community, and pace of life that the Byron Shire is known for.
Based in Bangalow, just minutes from Byron Bay, our hospital offers the opportunity to practise high-quality emergency medicine without sacrificing balance, wellbeing, or lifestyle.
The Opportunity
We’re seeking an experienced ECC Veterinarian or a confident GP vet ready to step into emergency medicine to join our supportive and close-knit team.
You’ll manage a diverse small animal emergency caseload, supported by experienced ECC vets and nurses, modern diagnostics, and a collaborative team environment where you’re never truly on your own.
What the role looks like:
- Evening, overnight, and weekend shifts
- Permanent part-time or full-time options (Casual also considered)
- No orthopaedic surgery (complex cases referred to AES Carrara)
- Access to ultrasound, endoscopy, ventilators, and advanced monitoring
- Strong ECC mentorship; GP vets with solid foundations encouraged to apply
Why AES North Coast?
Since 2015, AES North Coast has delivered gold-standard after-hours care to pets across the Northern Rivers. We’re known for our supportive culture, strong clinical standards, and genuine care for our people.
You’ll join a team that values calm communication, shared decision-making, and sustainable emergency practice.
About Animal Emergency Australia (AEA)
AES North Coast is proudly part of Animal Emergency Australia (AEA) - Australia’s largest veterinary-owned network of GP and ECC hospitals.
With no external shareholders, every decision at AEA is made by veterinary professionals, for veterinary professionals. Through our employee-ownership model, you’ll have a genuine voice in shaping clinical standards, culture, and the future of emergency care across Australia.
What We Offer
- Permanent rates $60–$75 per hour or $119,000–$144,000 p.a. (pro-rata)
- Flexible rosters designed to support lifestyle and recovery
- CPD allowance, leadership development, and national career pathways
- Pet care discounts and Employee Assistance Program
- Fitness Passport access (gyms, pools, wellness centres)
- Opportunities to move into ECC leadership, education, or broader AEA roles
- Discounted pet food and ECC care for your pet
About You
- Veterinary degree recognised in Australia
- Current (or eligible) registration with the NSW Veterinary Board
- Min. 2 years ECC experience
- Calm, team-focused approach in high-pressure environments
- Passion for delivering empathetic, high-quality care — even after hours
Ready for a sea change or a career upgrade? Join a hospital where your skills are valued, your wellbeing matters, and your life outside of work is just as important as your work itself.
Apply now or contact our recruitment team at
[email protected] including your CV
