Emergency Vet

Organisation:
Small Animal Specialist Hospital
Location:
North Ryde, Sydney
Occupation:
Veterinarian - Emergency
Employment Type:
Full Time
Posted:

At SASH, we believe the highest standards in veterinary care are achieved when clinical expertise is delivered by compassionate, motivated people in a caring and supportive environment. Inspired by the special bond between animals and people, we constantly strive to help pets and their families live their best lives.

  • Be part of the largest team in the Southern Hemisphere with a globally renowned reputation
  • Work beside and be challenged by some of the best specialists in the industry
  • Work in a state-of-the-art, newly refurbished hospital with huge ICU space.

SASH was established at North Ryde in 2007 and is located 20 minutes north of Sydney’s CBD, in New South Wales, Australia. Our team is privileged to provide gold standard care to over 60,000 patients each year across our ever-growing network. Having recently opened our 8th hospital, SASH is continuing to invest in our team with the latest equipment and technology.

Our North Ryde emergency department provides care to over 15,000 patients each year, with 5,000 of those being directly managed with the support of our critical care department. The team provided mechanical ventilation to around 50 patients and administered more than 400 blood transfusions this past year alone. Having recently completed a whole hospital refurbishment, we have now opened our new, purpose-built emergency department with a separate Intensive Care Unit, having a 40-patient capacity. These areas are equipped with multi-parameter monitors, telemetry, high-flow nasal oxygen, visco-elastic coagulation testing, with multiple Puritan Bennett ventilators amongst other essential equipment.

The Position:

Our North Ryde emergency and critical care team are looking for 1 full time Emergency Vet who are passionate about caring for some of our most critical patients. While we are looking for a full time team member, we’d consider part time for the right person. As we offer 24 hour care, shifts rotate between evenings, overnights and weekend days. Public holidays and weekends are shared equally on a rotating basis. You will be joining a very experienced team 4 Criticalist's, 3 Residents, 1 Intern and 10 ECC vets along with support from our highly skilled team of 35 nurses!

To be considered for this position, you must have:

  • A Degree in Veterinary Science registrable in NSW
  • Previous experience in Emergency is highly desirable but not essential.
  • A minimum of 2 years, full time experience as a veterinarian
  • The ability to multi task and handle a high volume of cases
  • A commitment to providing the highest level of patient care
  • Ability to work as part of a team and maintain a positive attitude

What we can offer you:

You would be joining a business that is highly committed to our people, supporting them to achieve their goals. Just a few of the perks included in this opportunity are:

  • Hourly rate + shift loading +paid overtime!
  • On Call Support for challenging cases, out of hours!
  • Positions in this team do not come around often, with the last role being available more than 2 years ago!
  • SASH is well placed to provide travel and visa support making the relocation process a breeze.
  • Generous continuing education allowance
  • SASH paid parental leave for ALL new parents
  • Excellent work life balance
  • A supportive team of SASH specialists, residents and nurses

If you’re interested in a great opportunity to grow your career, with excellent facilities on challenging and rewarding cases, we would love to hear from you!

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