Join the WAVES Team – We’re hiring an Emergency & Critical Care Specialist!

• Work in one of Australia's most beautiful and fastest growing cities!
• Work as part of a team that is kind, considerate, and supportive!
• Sponsorship opportunities available for the right candidates!

Be part of a team that’s dedicated to both professional excellence and compassionate care. We are looking for an ECC specialist who enjoys treating patients, guiding a team and has exceptional empathy and emotional intelligence. In return you’ll enjoy the prospect of genuine work-life balance, in an ideal lifestyle location.

If you’re ready to take on an exciting new role and make a lasting impact, we want to hear from you!

About us

• Are you ready for your next challenge?
• Do you thrive in high-pressure situations and enjoy the rush of emergency care and the detail and challenge of critical care?
• Is continued education and working with a great team a high priority for you?

WAVES (Western Australian Veterinary Emergency & Specialty) is looking for passionate and skilled Emergency and Critical Care Specialist Veterinarians to join our dynamic team.

This will be a full-time position for an ECC Specialist who is eager to make a real difference in the lives of our team, referring vets, pets and their owners. At WAVES, you’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative environment where every day is an opportunity to provide top-tier emergency care to the animals of Perth.

WAVES is a busy multi department specialist referral hospital with a thriving emergency department. We have all of the equipment you require to optimise care and diagnostics for your patients, from MRI, CT and fluoroscopy to ventilators, blood gases, ROTEM, endoscopy etc and are starting to include dialysis.

Our other specialist departments include medicine, surgery, radiology, anaesthesia and dermatology.

We currently have 3 ECC specialists and 2 ECC residents. In total there are 45 veterinarians working in the ECC department. Many of our non-specialist emergency veterinarians have attained ANZCVS memberships in ECC and are dedicated to continuing to improve their knowledge and skills to provide the best outcomes for their patients.

About this role

WAVES is looking for a ACVECC / ECVECC diplomate or FANZCVS (ECC) or board/fellow eligible candidate to join the Emergency and Critical Care Team of our large multispecialty hospital which includes specialists in anaesthesia, dermatology, internal medicine, diagnostic imaging and surgery.

The position will be a shared workload amongst our current ECC specialists to provide cover for weekday day shifts and weekend day shifts.

After hours back up for phone advice and specialist support for the emergency team is also shared amongst the specialists, with an average of 1 in 3-4. However, after hour requirements are infrequent because of the experience of the team.

Full-time equivalent is 3-day shifts per week on average. The weekends are 1 in 3 to 1 in 4 on average. We will consider part-time positions because life doesn’t always fit into the classic schedule. The remainder of your time is free to pursue interests, research or having fun.

About you

What we’re looking for:

• Someone who is approachable, and excited to teach and support the emergency and critical care team to continue to grow and improve.
• Someone who is patient and supportive whilst mentoring ECC residents, interns and more junior veterinarians through their journey.
• This position requires a specialist who has excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work collegially with others, including specialists in other departments, non-specialist veterinarians, nurses and pet owners, as we value harmony within our hospital.
• Love being part of a team and working in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, a can-do attitude, and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
• A passion for emergency and critical care and the drive to contribute to our mission of providing the highest standard of care.

Our location

Success is a southern suburb of Perth, located within the City of Cockburn. This coastal city is renowned for its historical and tourism features along with its agriculture and ship-building industries. Electric sunsets cover Cockburn’s skies over clean, inviting beaches and picturesque inland lakes, add to the warm cosmopolitan feel of Western Australia’s “Fun Coast”. Perth is the capital of Western Australia, with just over two million people, and is one of the most beautiful and fastest growing cities in Australia. Perth City is situated between the Darling Ranges and the Indian Ocean, and along the banks of the Swan River. Perth is the sunniest capital in Australia, with an average of over eight hours of sunshine a day. Combine the warm weather and beautiful beaches and it’s easy to see why so many people enjoy the outdoor lifestyle of Western Australia. From walks and picnics in stunning parklands to a casual round of golf at any one of a number of championship courses, from sailing on the Swan to swimming in the clear azure ocean; from water skiing to windsurfing or just plain relaxing, Perth is perfect. Everything is so close to hand. Even Margaret River, one of the world’s finest wine districts, is only a leisurely few hours’ drive south.

Why join us?

• A competitive wage based on experience and qualifications.
• Work in a supportive team where you’ll be encouraged to grow professionally.
• Sponsorship opportunities are available for the right candidates.
• Be part of a team that’s dedicated to both professional excellence and compassionate care.
• If you’re ready to take on an exciting new role and make a lasting impact, we want to hear from you!

Please contact Robyn Crighton on robyn@wavets.com.au