- $60-$95/hr + super with flexible casual shifts (8-10 hours only)
- Advanced ICU exposure + structured training with strong mentorship
- Build your ICU capability fast in a focused, high-performing environment
Casual ICU Veterinarian – Pet ICU Underwood
Are you looking to deepen your expertise in Emergency and Critical Care while working in a high-performing, supportive ICU environment?
Animal Emergency Australia (AEA) is seeking a Casual ICU Veterinarian to join our growing Pet ICU team in Underwood, with an immediate start available.
About Animal Emergency Australia
Animal Emergency Australia (AEA) is a national network of emergency hospitals dedicated to delivering exceptional veterinary care, education, and clinical excellence.
We are committed to creating a workplace where veterinary professionals can do their best work, continue to grow, and build meaningful careers in emergency and critical care. Our teams are supported by a culture grounded in collaboration, innovation, compassion, and continuous improvement.
About Pet ICU – Underwood
Pet ICU is AEA’s dedicated intensive care service, focused on the management of complex, high-acuity and critically ill patients.
Working within this specialised environment, you will collaborate closely with experienced ECC clinicians and highly skilled nursing teams to deliver gold-standard, round-the-clock care.
This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of critical care medicine while contributing to the development of a progressive and high-performing ICU team.
The Opportunity
As a Casual ICU Veterinarian, you will play a key role in:
- Managing complex ICU cases, including post-surgical, trauma and multi-system disease patients
- Delivering advanced critical care interventions and developing tailored treatment plans
- Working collaboratively with ECC vets, specialists and nursing teams
- Supporting a culture of clinical excellence, teamwork and continuous learning
Why Join Pet ICU?
Work-Life Balance
- 8–10 hour shifts only (Shift times include 0500-1330 or 1300-2130)
- Casual flexibility to suit your lifestyle
- No excessive shift lengths or burnout rosters
Competitive Remuneration
- $60 – $95 per hour + super, depending on experience
Professional Development
- Internal CPD opportunities
- Access to experienced ECC mentors and clinical leaders
- Ongoing exposure to advanced ICU procedures, including ventilation and complex case management
Supportive Team Culture
- Work alongside a highly skilled, collaborative ICU team
- Be supported in clinical decision-making and skill development
- Join a workplace that truly invests in people and long-term career growth
About You
We are seeking veterinarians who:
- Have experience or a strong interest in ECC / ICU medicine
- Thrive in a high-acuity, team-based environment
- Are committed to clinical excellence and ongoing development
- Bring strong communication, professionalism and resilience to their work
If you thrive in high-acuity environments and want to keep growing, we want to hear from you. or send your resume to Sarah at [email protected]
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where different thinking styles are valued. We value strengths including attention to detail, pattern recognition, creativity, empathy, and innovative problem solving.
