Lort Smith Animal Hospital, North Melbourne, VIC
Overnight Vet
- Hourly rate + 60% overnight loading
- Part-time, work 2-3 nights per week (7.45pm to 6.15am)
- Overnight ICU/inpatient care only - no consults
Join the team in a critical overnight vet role at Lort Smith, Melbourne's Animal Hospital.
About us
Lort Smith is a Melbourne icon, serving its people and animals for 87 years. We are Australia's biggest not-for-profit animal hospital treating over 20,000 animals a year across two locations. Our services also include providing:
- Pet Therapy programs within aged care, hospitals and justice settings
- Youth Justice program
- Emergency Welfare Assistance
- Animal shelter
Based at North Melbourne, our redeveloped hospital is a contemporary facility specifically designed to optimise animal health using fear free principles, and updated facilities to support the wellbeing and operations of our hard-working staff.
What does working at Lort Smith mean
We are an independent NFP. We are rewarded through our impact in the community – and our team holds the same values.
Being a community driven organisation means connection - we are here because of our belief in the human-animal bond which goes beyond companionship and the impact we have and leave on the world.
About the role
This is a crucial role, providing overnight ICU veterinary care to our inpatients together alongside a dedicated overnight vet nurse, ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality animal care to all members of the community.
Our hospital is equipped with CT, digital radiology, ultrasound, endoscope, in-house laboratory, patient monitors and a brand-new, purpose-built separate dog and cat ICU wards.
About you
You have high professional standards and show up to support the team. You find motivation in delivering critical veterinary care and a genuine commitment to helping people and the animals they love. You'll have experience managing ICU cases, and be capable of sole charge.
You'll be able to work 5-6 overnight shifts across a fortnight with the opportunity to work extra shifts if desired.
You will also have:
- Formal veterinary qualifications, and registration to work in Victoria
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in an ECC department or equivalent emergency setting
- Commitment to working overnight in the hospital with a small, supportive nursing team
- Skills working with anaesthetics in critical patients
- Strong decision-making processes
- High emotional intelligence and self-awareness
In return, you'll enjoy:
- CPD study allowance
- Outstanding support from a highly skilled team
- Generous shift loading for overnight shifts
- Work in a new, modern redeveloped hospital
- Onsite parking
- A diverse, inclusive and supportive team environment
- Well regarded EAP – access to 6 free EAP sessions for all staff
- Wellbeing support and in-house chaplaincy
- Interesting and diverse caseloads
- Great discounts on veterinary treatment, products and pet insurance
- NFP Salary sacrificing & leave loading
- Pet friendly policies
To learn more about Lort Smith and the work we do, please visit: www.lortsmith.com or look us up on Instagram.
Contact us via careers@lortsmith.com if you'd like us to send you a position description. If you are excited about the prospect of joining our team and making a difference, please apply directly via this ad.
Lort Smith is a great place to work. We are an equal opportunity employer and actively support workplace diversity, equity and inclusion.
Preferred applicants will be asked to consent in writing for Lort Smith Animal Hospital to conduct a police check and each application will be individually considered on its merits. Please contact careers@lortsmith.com if you would like further information.
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