Emergency Veterinarian

SASH - the Small Animal Specialist Hospital

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Posted May 19, 2026

Job Overview

Position

Emergency Veterinarian

Company

SASH - the Small Animal Specialist Hospital

Location

Work Type

On-site

Job ID

li-4412862493

Job Description

Emergency Veterinarians – Western Sydney (NSW) & Sunshine Coast (QLD)

SASH (Small Animal Specialist Hospital) is seeking skilled and compassionate Emergency Veterinarians to join our teams across two locations:

  • Western Sydney (NSW):

Full-time and part-time positions available, participating in a rotating roster including overnights and weekends

  • Sunshine Coast (QLD):

Casual and 6-month fixed-term opportunities across a 24/7 roster, with availability required across days, nights and weekends

Across both Western Sydney and the Sunshine Coast, you’ll work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside experienced teams of specialists, vets and nurses. Our teams are close-knit, supportive and collaborative, with a busy and varied emergency caseload offering excellent clinical exposure. We’re looking for positive, like-minded veterinarians who are ready to take the next step in their emergency career.

About SASH

At SASH, we believe exceptional veterinary care is achieved through clinical expertise delivered in a supportive and compassionate environment. Our Emergency and Critical Care teams are central to this mission, and we are committed to ensuring our people feel valued, supported and proud of the work they do.

You’ll have access to:

  • Dedicated emergency facilities with advanced equipment

  • Experienced teams of specialists, veterinarians and nurses

  • The largest Critical Care team in the country for support and collaboration

  • A collaborative, team-focused culture

Learn more about the SASH team:

👉 https://sashvets.com/our-team/

To be considered for this position, you must have:

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience as a veterinarian

  • Registration (or eligibility for registration) with the NSW or QLD Veterinary Practitioners Board

  • Confidence managing a busy emergency caseload

  • A commitment to high standards of patient care and teamwork

What We Offer

  • Competitive hourly rates plus shift penalties

  • Continuing education allowance and conference leave

  • Paid parental leave for all new parents

  • A supportive, inclusive and positive team culture

  • Genuine opportunities for development within a leading ECC network

If you’re ready to take the next step in your emergency career,
apply now via Easy Apply
or reach out for a confidential conversation.

To learn more about
Western Sydney opportunities
, contact Amy at Amy.Cook@sashvets.com

To learn more about
Sunshine Coast opportunities
, contact Tim at Tim.Allen@sashvets.com

Interview Prep

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Practice Questions

💡Technical Questions (3)
  • 1.How do you prioritize and manage a busy emergency caseload when multiple critical patients arrive simultaneously, such as a trauma case and a respiratory distress case?
  • 2.Can you describe your approach to utilizing the largest Critical Care team and specialists at SASH when managing a complex case that exceeds your typical emergency scope?
  • 3.Walk me through your clinical approach to a common but high-stakes emergency presentation, such as an acute GDV (Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus).
🎯Behavioral Questions (3)
  • 1.Tell me about a time you had to adapt quickly to a high-pressure situation during an overnight or weekend shift when resources were limited.
  • 2.Describe a situation where you had to deliver difficult news to a pet owner while maintaining a compassionate and supportive environment.
  • 3.Give me an example of a time you worked closely with specialists and nurses to coordinate care for a critically ill patient.
🧩Situational Questions (2)
  • 1.It is 3:00 AM on a weekend overnight shift, and you are managing a critical patient in respiratory distress when a client arrives with a dog that has just ingested a large amount of rat poison. The dog is currently asymptomatic. How do you handle this?
  • 2.You are working in the state-of-the-art emergency facilities and a client brings in a pet that you believe needs an advanced procedure, but the client is hesitant due to financial constraints. How do you approach this conversation while upholding SASH's commitment to high standards of patient care?

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Emergency VeterinarianCritical CareTriageBusy CaseloadTeam CollaborationSpecialist ConsultationVeterinary RegistrationCompassionate CareOvernight ShiftAdvanced EquipmentClient CommunicationPatient Stabilization

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