Emergency Vet Wanted – Join the Adventure with CQ Animal Emergency!

🌴 Coastal QLD | Full-Time or Part-Time | ECC with Heart

Whether you're an ECC pro or a GP vet looking to explore something more adrenaline-fueled, we want you to be part of it!

Never heard of us?

That's okay – we're new(ish)! In fact, we're the first and only emergency hospital in Central Queensland, and although we've only been open for a few months, we're growing fast - because our community needs us! We're privately owned, built from the ground up for gold-standard, fear-free care, and we're passionate about making a real impact when pets (and their people) need it most. If you'd like a peek behind the scenes, check out our Facebook page.

Skills and experience

To be considered for this position, we're looking for someone who:

✅ has or can acquire their QLD vet registration

✅ has or can acquire their QLD radiation use license

✅ has solid ECC experience OR a keen desire to learn and is able to make confident clinical decisions (although collaboration is also encouraged!)

✅ embraces empathy, active listening, and open and honest communication when helping clients

✅ has the ability to maintain accurate and thorough clinical records and understands the importance of prompt communication when working with referring veterinarians

Why join us?

Whether you're stepping into emergency for the first time or bringing years of experience with you, this could be the start of something awesome! We can offer:

💸 $58–$80/hr + penalties, loadings & super

🌏 Relocation support if you're moving to join us

🕓 Flexible, vet-friendly rosters (goodbye burnout, hello work-life balance!)

🍼 An extra week of annual leave every year + paid parental leave

📚 A generous CPD allowance + mentoring opportunities to help keep you learning

🏥 Brand-new, fully equipped hospital (an endoscope and ventilator are next on our wish list!)

💡 The chance to help shape the future of a growing ECC clinic

🌊 A lifestyle you'll love – with hiking, snorkelling, camping, and beaches right on your doorstep

We can't wait to meet our next ECC vet!

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter to director@cqanimalemergency.com.au

Because when others sleep… we step up. 🐾💙

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