Job Type: Open to Discussion and Negotiation

Location: Carrara

Job Category: Specialist

Veterinary Specialist Services is an established Small Animal referral practice in South East Queensland. We have hospitals at Carrara, Jindalee, and Underwood. We are striving to create an environment where people can do their best work. Our teams are very passionate about delivering patient care and support each other to do it. We have a very diverse skill set and can offer just about all specialities, diagnostic modalities, and therapies across our practice group. We have residency training programs for vets, in house training programs for nurses and internships where many of our interns have progressed to become registered Specialists. We are involved in the industry with wide participation in professional groups, universities, continuing education courses and we run our own annual conference.

About the Role

This exciting opportunity will see you joining our Internal Medicine team within a busy multidisciplinary referral hospital, managing a varied and rewarding caseload alongside highly skilled specialists, residents, interns and experienced nursing teams.

The role offers the opportunity to practice high-quality specialist medicine in a collaborative environment with access to advanced diagnostic equipment and strong interdisciplinary support.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing a diverse referral caseload in Small Animal Internal Medicine
Performing and interpreting advanced diagnostic procedures including ultrasound, endoscopy and minimally invasive procedures
Providing exceptional patient care and client communication
Collaborating closely with specialists across multiple disciplines including Surgery, Emergency & Critical Care, Oncology, Diagnostic Imaging and Anaesthesia
Supporting the training and mentoring of interns and junior clinicians
Participating in continuing education, professional development and specialist collaboration across the group

Working within our established referral network, you will have the opportunity to further develop your clinical interests while contributing to a supportive, values-based and forward-thinking team environment.

Located on the Gold Coast in South East Queensland, this position also offers an exceptional lifestyle balance, with access to beaches, national parks and outdoor living alongside excellent infrastructure and amenities.

What We're Looking For

• Registered Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine, or residency-trained clinician eligible for specialist registration
• Strong commitment to delivering gold-standard patient care
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• A collaborative team player who enjoys working within a multidisciplinary environment
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex medical cases independently
• Passion for mentoring and supporting junior veterinarians and interns
• Commitment to continuing education and professional development
• Strong organisational and time management skills

Enthusiastic, adaptable and motivated to contribute positively to team culture

Veterinary Specialist Services 4.9K subscribers

Veterinary Specialist Services (VSS) is one of South East Queensland's leading small animal specialist and emergency referral hospitals, with locations in Carrara, Jindalee and Underwood.

At VSS, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a supportive, collaborative workplace where every team member is empowered to deliver exceptional care and make a meaningful difference to the lives of our patients and clients.

Our multidisciplinary teams work together across a wide range of specialist services, advanced diagnostic technologies and treatment options, providing the highest standard of veterinary care. We are passionate about continuous learning and professional development, offering residency programs for veterinarians, structured training for nurses and support staff, and internship opportunities that have helped many clinicians progress to specialist registration.

Beyond our hospitals, we are proud to contribute to the veterinary profession through our involvement with universities, professional organisations, continuing education programs and by hosting our own annual veterinary conference.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Emergency team at Veterinary Specialist Services (VSS) Carrara as an Emergency Veterinarian.

Working within our busy 24-hour specialist and emergency referral hospital, you will provide high-quality emergency assessment, stabilisation and treatment to a diverse range of small animal patients. You will manage emergency presentations ranging from acute medical and surgical cases through to critically unwell and complex patients requiring intensive monitoring and intervention.

You will work closely with our experienced emergency nurses, specialists, residents, interns and wider hospital team to ensure patients receive timely, coordinated and compassionate care.

The role will involve:

• Emergency triage, assessment and stabilisation of patients.
• Managing a diverse caseload of emergency medical and surgical presentations.
• Developing appropriate diagnostic and treatment plans.
• Performing emergency procedures and providing critical care when required.
• Communicating clearly and compassionately with pet owners regarding their pet's condition, treatment options and prognosis.
• Working collaboratively with specialist teams when patients require referral or ongoing specialist care.
• Providing clear and thorough clinical handovers and medical records.
• Supporting and mentoring veterinary nurses, interns and less experienced clinicians.
• Working within VSS clinical protocols and maintaining high standards of patient safety and care.
• Contributing to a positive, collaborative and supportive emergency team environment.

This role would suit a veterinarian who enjoys the variety and challenge of emergency medicine, thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering excellent patient and client care.

• Veterinary degree and current registration to practise in Australia.
• Previous experience working in a small animal veterinary hospital, preferably in an emergency or high-acuity environment.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic and patient management skills.
• Confidence managing emergency presentations and critically unwell patients.
• Excellent communication skills with both clients and veterinary team members.
• Ability to remain calm, organised and professional in high-pressure situations.
• Strong clinical judgement and the ability to prioritise competing cases.
• Excellent documentation and handover skills.
• Commitment to patient welfare, clinical standards and continuing professional development.

You're the kind of person who:

• Is passionate about emergency and critical care.
• Remains calm and focused when faced with challenging or rapidly changing situations.
• Enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team and values the contribution of nurses and support staff.
• Communicates openly and respectfully with colleagues and clients.
• Takes ownership of cases while knowing when to seek support or elevate care.
• Is compassionate and understands the emotional impact emergency situations can have on pet owners.
• Enjoys learning and is motivated to continue developing their emergency medicine skills.
• Welcomes feedback and contributes positively to a culture of learning.
• Is adaptable, reliable and comfortable working in a busy 24-hour hospital environment.
• Understands that every patient and every client matters, and is committed to providing exceptional care at every stage of their journey.

Veterinary Specialist Services 4.9K subscribers

Veterinary Specialist Services (VSS) Carrara is seeking an Emergency Veterinarian to join our 24-hour team. You will deliver high-quality emergency assessment, stabilisation and treatment to a broad range of small animal patients.

You will work with experienced nurses, specialists and interns to provide timely, coordinated care, manage emergency medical and surgical cases, and contribute to patient safety and records.

Veterinary Specialist Services (VSS) is one of South East Queensland's leading small animal specialist and emergency referral hospitals, with locations in Carrara, Jindalee and Underwood.

At VSS, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a supportive, collaborative workplace where every team member is empowered to deliver exceptional care and make a meaningful difference to the lives of our patients and clients.

Our multidisciplinary teams work together across a wide range of specialist services, advanced diagnostic technologies and treatment options, providing the highest standard of veterinary care. We are passionate about continuous learning and professional development, offering residency programs for veterinarians, structured training for nurses and support staff, and internship opportunities that have helped many clinicians progress to specialist registration.

Beyond our hospitals, we are proud to contribute to the veterinary profession through our involvement with universities, professional organisations, continuing education programs and by hosting our own annual veterinary conference.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Emergency team at Veterinary Specialist Services (VSS) Carrara as an Emergency Veterinarian.

Working within our busy 24-hour specialist and emergency referral hospital, you will provide high-quality emergency assessment, stabilisation and treatment to a diverse range of small animal patients. You will manage emergency presentations ranging from acute medical and surgical cases through to critically unwell and complex patients requiring intensive monitoring and intervention.

You will work closely with our experienced emergency nurses, specialists, residents, interns and wider hospital team to ensure patients receive timely, coordinated and compassionate care.

The role will involve:

• Emergency triage, assessment and stabilisation of patients.
• Managing a diverse caseload of emergency medical and surgical presentations.
• Developing appropriate diagnostic and treatment plans.
• Performing emergency procedures and providing critical care when required.
• Communicating clearly and compassionately with pet owners regarding their pet's condition, treatment options and prognosis.
• Working collaboratively with specialist teams when patients require referral or ongoing specialist care.
• Providing clear and thorough clinical handovers and medical records.
• Supporting and mentoring veterinary nurses, interns and less experienced clinicians.
• Working within VSS clinical protocols and maintaining high standards of patient safety and care.
• Contributing to a positive, collaborative and supportive emergency team environment.

This role would suit a veterinarian who enjoys the variety and challenge of emergency medicine, thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering excellent patient and client care.

• Veterinary degree and current registration to practise in Australia.
• Previous experience working in a small animal veterinary hospital, preferably in an emergency or high-acuity environment.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic and patient management skills.
• Confidence managing emergency presentations and critically unwell patients.
• Excellent communication skills with both clients and veterinary team members.
• Ability to remain calm, organised and professional in high-pressure situations.
• Strong clinical judgement and the ability to prioritise competing cases.
• Excellent documentation and handover skills.
• Commitment to patient welfare, clinical standards and continuing professional development.

You're the kind of person who:

• Is passionate about emergency and critical care.
• Remains calm and focused when faced with challenging or rapidly changing situations.
• Enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team and values the contribution of nurses and support staff.
• Communicates openly and respectfully with colleagues and clients.
• Takes ownership of cases while knowing when to seek support or elevate care.
• Is compassionate and understands the emotional impact emergency situations can have on pet owners.
• Enjoys learning and is motivated to continue developing their emergency medicine skills.
• Welcomes feedback and contributes positively to a culture of learning.
• Is adaptable, reliable and comfortable working in a busy 24-hour hospital environment.
• Understands that every patient and every client matters, and is committed to providing exceptional care at every stage of their journey.

Veterinary Specialist Services 4.9K subscribers

Veterinary Specialist Services (VSS) Carrara is seeking an Emergency Veterinarian to join our 24-hour team. You will deliver high-quality emergency assessment, stabilisation and treatment to a broad range of small animal patients.

You will work with experienced nurses, specialists and interns to provide timely, coordinated care, manage emergency medical and surgical cases, and contribute to patient safety and records.

Veterinary Specialist Services (VSS) Carrara is seeking an Emergency Veterinarian to join our 24-hour team. You will deliver high-quality emergency assessment, stabilisation and treatment to a broad range of small animal patients.

You will work with experienced nurses, specialists and interns to provide timely, coordinated care, manage emergency medical and surgical cases, and contribute to patient safety and records.

Veterinary Specialist Services (VSS) is one of South East Queensland's leading small animal specialist and emergency referral hospitals, with locations in Carrara, Jindalee and Underwood.

At VSS, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a supportive, collaborative workplace where every team member is empowered to deliver exceptional care and make a meaningful difference to the lives of our patients and clients.

Our multidisciplinary teams work together across a wide range of specialist services, advanced diagnostic technologies and treatment options, providing the highest standard of veterinary care. We are passionate about continuous learning and professional development, offering residency programs for veterinarians, structured training for nurses and support staff, and internship opportunities that have helped many clinicians progress to specialist registration.

Beyond our hospitals, we are proud to contribute to the veterinary profession through our involvement with universities, professional organisations, continuing education programs and by hosting our own annual veterinary conference.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Emergency team at Veterinary Specialist Services (VSS) Carrara as an Emergency Veterinarian.

Working within our busy 24-hour specialist and emergency referral hospital, you will provide high-quality emergency assessment, stabilisation and treatment to a diverse range of small animal patients. You will manage emergency presentations ranging from acute medical and surgical cases through to critically unwell and complex patients requiring intensive monitoring and intervention.

You will work closely with our experienced emergency nurses, specialists, residents, interns and wider hospital team to ensure patients receive timely, coordinated and compassionate care.

The role will involve:

• Emergency triage, assessment and stabilisation of patients.
• Managing a diverse caseload of emergency medical and surgical presentations.
• Developing appropriate diagnostic and treatment plans.
• Performing emergency procedures and providing critical care when required.
• Communicating clearly and compassionately with pet owners regarding their pet's condition, treatment options and prognosis.
• Working collaboratively with specialist teams when patients require referral or ongoing specialist care.
• Providing clear and thorough clinical handovers and medical records.
• Supporting and mentoring veterinary nurses, interns and less experienced clinicians.
• Working within VSS clinical protocols and maintaining high standards of patient safety and care.
• Contributing to a positive, collaborative and supportive emergency team environment.

This role would suit a veterinarian who enjoys the variety and challenge of emergency medicine, thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering excellent patient and client care.

• Veterinary degree and current registration to practise in Australia.
• Previous experience working in a small animal veterinary hospital, preferably in an emergency or high-acuity environment.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic and patient management skills.
• Confidence managing emergency presentations and critically unwell patients.
• Excellent communication skills with both clients and veterinary team members.
• Ability to remain calm, organised and professional in high-pressure situations.
• Strong clinical judgement and the ability to prioritise competing cases.
• Excellent documentation and handover skills.
• Commitment to patient welfare, clinical standards and continuing professional development.

You're the kind of person who:

• Is passionate about emergency and critical care.
• Remains calm and focused when faced with challenging or rapidly changing situations.
• Enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team and values the contribution of nurses and support staff.
• Communicates openly and respectfully with colleagues and clients.
• Takes ownership of cases while knowing when to seek support or elevate care.
• Is compassionate and understands the emotional impact emergency situations can have on pet owners.
• Enjoys learning and is motivated to continue developing their emergency medicine skills.
• Welcomes feedback and contributes positively to a culture of learning.
• Is adaptable, reliable and comfortable working in a busy 24-hour hospital environment.
• Understands that every patient and every client matters, and is committed to providing exceptional care at every stage of their journey.

Veterinary Specialist Services 4.9K subscribers

Job Type: Open to Discussion and Negotiation

Location: Carrara

Job Category: Specialist

Veterinary Specialist Services is an established Small Animal referral practice in South East Queensland. We have hospitals at Carrara, Jindalee, and Underwood. We are striving to create an environment where people can do their best work. Our teams are very passionate about delivering patient care and support each other to do it. We have a very diverse skill set and can offer just about all specialities, diagnostic modalities, and therapies across our practice group. We have residency training programs for vets, in house training programs for nurses and internships where many of our interns have progressed to become registered Specialists. We are involved in the industry with wide participation in professional groups, universities, continuing education courses and we run our own annual conference.

About the Role

This exciting opportunity will see you joining our Internal Medicine team within a busy multidisciplinary referral hospital, managing a varied and rewarding caseload alongside highly skilled specialists, residents, interns and experienced nursing teams.

The role offers the opportunity to practice high-quality specialist medicine in a collaborative environment with access to advanced diagnostic equipment and strong interdisciplinary support.

• Managing a diverse referral caseload in Small Animal Internal Medicine
• Performing and interpreting advanced diagnostic procedures including ultrasound, endoscopy and minimally invasive procedures
• Providing exceptional patient care and client communication
• Collaborating closely with specialists across multiple disciplines including Surgery, Emergency & Critical Care, Oncology, Diagnostic Imaging and Anaesthesia
• Supporting the training and mentoring of interns and junior clinicians
• Participating in continuing education, professional development and specialist collaboration across the group

Working within our established referral network, you will have the opportunity to further develop your clinical interests while contributing to a supportive, values-based and forward-thinking team environment.

Located on the Gold Coast in South East Queensland, this position also offers an exceptional lifestyle balance, with access to beaches, national parks and outdoor living alongside excellent infrastructure and amenities.

What We're Looking For

• Registered Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine, or residency-trained clinician eligible for specialist registration
• Strong commitment to delivering gold-standard patient care
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• A collaborative team player who enjoys working within a multidisciplinary environment
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex medical cases independently
• Passion for mentoring and supporting junior veterinarians and interns
• Commitment to continuing education and professional development
• Strong organisational and time management skills

Enthusiastic, adaptable and motivated to contribute positively to team culture