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EMERGENCY & CRITICAL CARE TEAM

Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian

WAVES (Western Australian Veterinary Emergency & Specialty) is hiring Emergency Veterinarians!!

Thinking of joining the dark side? Need a new challenge? Do you love the adrenaline that comes with emergencies? WAVES is looking for part-time and full-time Emergency and Critical Care Veterinarians to join our ever-growing team.

Feel like you’re making a difference every day! We are seeking enthusiastic, energetic, and empathetic vets to help care for the pets of Perth when they need emergency and high-level care.

If you have excellent communication skills, a can-do attitude, love being part of a supportive team, and thrive under pressure, then you might be the person we are looking for.

At WAVES, we pride ourselves on looking after our team members and creating a supportive work environment. With over 100 staff just in our emergency and critical care team, we work hard to grow, challenge, and develop our team.

Worried that your skills are not up to scratch? DON’T BE! We’ll provide the training you need, regardless of your experience and background, as long as you’re up for the challenge. Learn from and work with colleagues in other departments, including internal medicine specialists, specialist surgeons, dermatologists, anesthetists, dentists, and radiologists.

If you think you might be the person we’re looking for, please contact jayde@wavets.com.au to find out about our recruitment process and how to apply. We look forward to hearing from you!

EMERGENCY & CRITICAL CARE TEAM

Emergency & Critical Care Specialist

DOES LEADER, EMPATHATIC, RESPECTFUL, SUPPORTIVE DESCRIBE YOU?

The hospital is equipped with the usual bells and whistles including ultrasound, CT, 1.5T MRI, in-house laboratory, blood gas analyzer, ROTEM, mechanical ventilators, high flow oxygen, etc.

The Emergency and Critical Care Team has a great relationship with all of the other services within the hospital and patient care is optimized by the input of multiple specialists when required.

The Emergency and Critical Care service operates around the clock and includes a team of experienced, enthusiastic veterinarians who are motivated to learn and optimize patient care.

The vast majority of the emergency vet team are members of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists having been examined in emergency and critical care.

At WAVES we are passionate about creating a happy and supportive working environment for all employees. We believe that our positive hospital culture and the family feel of our team has been a critical part of our organisations success.

We are looking for a specialist who enjoys treating patients, has empathy for pet owners and referring veterinarians. The emergency specialist must be approachable, keen to teach and support the emergency and critical care service to continue to grow and improve. They must also be patient and supportive whilst mentoring 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 non-specialist veterinarians, nurses and pet owners as we value harmony within our hospital. Continuing education is very important to us, so the successful applicant must have the desire to teach and mentor interns, residents, junior veterinarians and nurses as required.

The position will be a shared workload amongst the ECC specialists to provide cover for weekday day shifts and weekend day shifts. On-call for advice and specialist support for the emergency team is also shared amongst the specialists with an average of 1 in 3 to 4. After hours requirements are very rare because of the experience of the team.

Wages is commensurate with experience and starts from $150,000 for board eligible candidates and $180,000 for newly boarded specialists.

Perth is a fantastic city to live in with a great outdoors life-style and is a safe and friendly place to raise a family. This position will include 5 weeks paid holiday and 1 week study leave per year.

Please click on this link to email us for further information.

EMERGENCY & CRITICAL CARE TEAM

Emergency & Critical Care Intern

NEWLY GRADUATED OR LOOKING TO UPSKILL IN EMERGENCY? HAVE YOU CONSIDERED AN INTERNSHIP?

Are you a recently graduated veterinarian wanting to improve your management of Emergency and Critical Cases and considering a career in Emergency & Critical Care?

Western Australian Veterinary Emergency and Specialty (WAVES) Intern training program in Emergency & Critical Care is commencing January 2027. This opportunity is suitable for recent graduates or veterinarians with an interest in Emergency and Critical Care, that are keen to develop their skills in Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) under the guidance of experienced clinicians and specialists. It is also suited for veterinarians who are considering full-time employment with the ECC team at WAVES or a ECC residency program but do not have the experience and training to work independently.

We are looking for enthusiastic, energetic, intelligent, compassionate veterinarians who view being a vet as a calling and not just a career. If you have a positive outlook, work best under pressure, and are empathetic and team-oriented, then you may be the person we are looking for.

The program will be directly mentored by our team of Emergency and Critical Care Specialists and will have the support of our senior emergency clinicians any time you are on shift. Additionally, as part of the program, you will be given the opportunity to undertake short rotations through other disciplines of your choice, including anaesthesia, internal medicine, surgery, diagnostic imaging, dentistry and dermatology.

Training will involve attending consultations, assisting with diagnostic investigations, surgical and medical procedures, providing nursing care for hospitalised patients, undertaking client communication, and maintenance of high-quality medical records. In addition, participation in didactic training sessions and weekly journal club is required. You will then progress to taking primary case management under supervision allowing you to develop the confidence and clinical skills needed in this challenging field of veterinary medicine.

 Requirements

• Must be a qualified veterinarian who is eligible for registration in the state of Western Australia and hold or be eligible to hold a current radiation license.
• Candidates must have a mature approach to veterinary care and excellent communication skills.
• A genuine desire to embrace emergency medicine as a career choice.
• Availability to work on a rotating roster across weeknights, weekends and public holidays.
• Be motivated to attend training sessions including case discussions, journal clubs, seminars, lectures, etc outside of normal rostered working hours
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with a range of people from support staff through to veterinary nurses and veterinary specialists

Applications close 22nd August 2026

If you are contemplating a career in Emergency and Critical Care and fit our requirements, please email Emma: emma@wavets.com.au to find out more about the program and our application process.

SURGERY TEAM

Surgical Internship

ARE YOU SURGICALLY ORIENTATED? DO YOU SEE A FUTURE WHERE YOU SPECIALISE IN SURGERY? DO YOU HAVE THE RESOLVE TO TAKE THE FIRST STEP TOWARDS YOUR FUTURE CAREER? 

WAVES surgical team is offering 12 month surgical internships with dates commencing June 2023 and Jan 2023.

The position involves working within the Small Animal Surgery team under the guidance of our specialist surgeon and two registrars and surgery resident.  You would be involved in many areas of surgical case management including general anaesthesia, diagnostic work ups and patient treatments. You would also have close interaction with our other specialists in the fields of emergency and critical care, radiology, anaesthesiology, dermatology and internal medicine. The position aims to help the successful candidate to further their knowledge, skills and hopefully future career.

Applicants must be enthusiastic and energetic with a positive attitude to work and learning. It is important that you are able to work closely and harmoniously with others. A minimum of one year’s prior experience in small animal practice and the desire to complete or prior completion of membership examinations with the ANZCVS are expected. You would also be involved in our journal club and encouraged to complete a publication during the internship.

Remuneration is based upon experience. These are fixed one year positions.

Applications, including a cover letter and your curriculum vitae, should be forwarded to Aaron Moles. Click on this link to email. 

INTERNAL MEDICINE AND ONCOLOGY TEAM

Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist

Help us build the kind of service we would all want to work in.

Most veterinarians don’t change jobs because another hospital buys a new CT or MRI scanner.

They move because they are looking for the right people, the right conversations, the right culture and the chance to practise great medicine alongside colleagues they genuinely respect.

That is what we are building at WAVES.

We are establishing a new Small Animal Internal Medicine service within our multidisciplinary referral hospital, and we are looking for specialists who want to help shape it from the beginning.

Building something from the ground up with the right people is one of the most rewarding parts of a career. It gives you the opportunity to create not just a service, but a place where people enjoy coming to work and are proud of the medicine they practise.

A culture built on humility, trust and shared purpose

At WAVES, we believe great hospitals start with great people.

We work hard. We care deeply about our patients. We challenge each other’s thinking because that is how good medicine becomes even better.

We are proud of our standards, but we also believe humility is a virtue. No one is expected to have all the answers, asking for another opinion or help is part of delivering the best care.

One thing you’ll notice quickly is that people genuinely look out for each other. If a colleague needs a hand, people step in. If another department is under pressure, people help. That’s just part of who we are. When cases are difficult, you will never be left to manage them alone.

What you will be part of

As one of our founding Internal Medicine specialists, you will help build the service from the ground up alongside colleagues who share the same commitment to excellent patient care.
Together, you will shape clinical protocols, workflows, equipment priorities and the future direction of the service. We are not looking for people who simply fit into an existing model. We are looking for people who are thoughtful, collaborative and enjoy building something better through shared ideas and experience.

You will work alongside specialists and other veterinarians in Emergency and Critical Care, Surgery, Diagnostic Imaging, Dermatology, Dentistry and Anaesthesia, managing complex multidisciplinary referral cases together rather than in isolation.

You will also mentor interns, support referring veterinarians and contribute to a culture where knowledge is shared generously and everyone continues learning.

We are not interested in building departments that simply coexist. We want a hospital where collaboration happens naturally because people enjoy working together, challenge each other’s thinking with respect, and know that the best outcomes for patients, clients and each other come from working together.

The support behind the medicine

Great specialists should not have to spend their day working around inefficient systems. Our role is to provide the people, equipment and support that allow you to focus on practising excellent medicine.

As an independent, veterinarian-owned hospital, clinical decisions are made by people who understand clinical practice. We invest in our hospital, our people and our services with a long-term view, always asking what will help us deliver better care.

You will be supported by experienced nursing teams, dedicated Emergency and Critical Care clinicians providing 24-hour inpatient care, and a leadership team committed to continually improving how the hospital works.

Our current facilities include:

• Siemens 1.5T MAGNETOM Sempra MRI
• Philips Incisive 128-slice CT
• Flexible and rigid endoscopy
• Fluoroscopy
• Dedicated ultrasound suites and multiple portable POCUS units
• Two digital radiography suites
• Full in-house IDEXX laboratory
• ROTEM Sigma
• Dedicated feline radioactive iodine treatment facilities

Like every good hospital, we will continue investing as our clinicians identify opportunities to improve patient care.

A career that’s built to last

Internal medicine is demanding. We believe careers are longer, healthier and more enjoyable when people have the time, resources and support to do their best work.

That is why we offer:

• Four-day working week with flexible part-time options.
• Protected time for client communication, case management and reporting.
• Minimal after-hours commitments, supported by our dedicated 24-hour ECC service.
• Experienced nurses who allow you to focus on specialist medicine.
• Generous continuing education support.
• Relocation assistance and sponsorship where required.
• Competitive salary or commission model with guaranteed minimum earnings.
• Professional registration and indemnity insurance.
• Future opportunities for equity participation for clinicians who want to help shape the long-term future of the hospital.

The person we’re hoping to meet

You will be a board-certified specialist, or residency trained and eligible for specialist registration.

Just as importantly, you will enjoy being part of a team.

You are the kind of person who notices when a colleague could use a hand before heading home.

You share knowledge because you know everyone gets better when people learn from one another.

You are comfortable saying, “I don’t know. What do you think?” because you understand that good decisions are often made together.

You care deeply about your patients, but you also care about the people you work alongside.

Over the years we have found that humility and excellence are not opposites but partners.

Those are the people who thrive at WAVES.

If this sounds like you…

We would simply like to have a conversation. Just an opportunity to meet and talk about the kind of hospital we’re building, hear what’s important to you, and see whether it feels like the right fit for both of us.

Finally…

Yes, it’s a long advertisement. We considered shortening it, but we suspect anyone who routinely works through a 100-page referral history won’t mind a slightly longer job ad… especially if the opportunity is worth it.

If we have sparked your interest, click here to contact us.

SURGERY TEAM

Small Animal Specialist Surgeon

EMBRACE YOUR PASSION WITH A TEAM OF PASSIONATE PROFESSIONALS

WAVES is currently seeking a qualified small animal surgeon (ECVS, ACVS, FANZCVS) or residency-trained surgeon to join and further promote our surgery group.

This is a fulltime or parttime position (although locum assistance is also sought), based on a 4-day working week. You would be working alongside an experienced board certified surgeon and will be supported by both a surgical resident and an intern as well as our awesome nursing and administration staff.

Our hospital is 10 years old and is constantly expanding. The facility boasts five fully fitted sterile operating theatres as well as an interventional suite. We have on-site 1.5T MRI, 16 slice CT, two C-arms, two digital radiography suites, endoscopic units etc. Surgical facilities include HD arthroscopic/laparoscopic towers, Valleylab electrosurgical units with ligasure capability, Synthes and Orthomed locking systems, Imex circular and linear fixation systems, Biomedtrix universal, micro and nano THR, Kyon PGR, Arthrex synacart and intraoperative fluoro.

WAVES believes in a team orientated approach to patient care with close interaction between our other specialists in Anaesthesia, Emergency and Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Dermatology and Radiology. Our ECC clinic provides 24/7 support and care for our patients so that we can sleep well at night knowing that they are being well looked after.

Our hospital is located in Perth, on the west coast of Australia. Perth is an amazingly modern and beautiful city. The lifestyle is relaxed with beautiful beaches, the wonderful waterways of the Swan River, fantastic wineries and other getaways within a short drive of the city as well as a climate to envy. It is predicted that it will grow to be Australia’s third largest city by the end of the next decade. A 4-day working week provides a good work-life balance to enjoy all that Perth and Western Australia has to offer!

You must have a primary veterinary degree registrable in Australia and completion of examinations that would allow specialist registration in Australia is desirable. Just as importantly, you must have a personal drive for clinical excellence and be dedicated to providing awesome care for both your patients and your hospital team.

Joining WAVES will give you the opportunity to constantly grow and shine as a surgeon in a supportative environment. Click on this link to email us if you are interested in joining our team.

ANAESTHESIA TEAM

Anaesthesia Internship

DO YOU FIND PLEASURE IN ALLEVIATING PAIN?  DO YOU ENJOY MAKING A SURGERY GO SMOOTHER?

Are you a recently graduated veterinarian wanting to improve your management and approach to anaesthesia and analgesia or are considering a career as a veterinary anaesthesiologist?

WAVES Intern training program is looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, intelligent veterinarian who is passionate about anaesthesia and analgesia.

This rare opportunity will provide a recent graduate or veterinarian with an interest in Anaesthesia and Analgesia, a chance to develop their knowledge base and technical skills under the support and guidance of an American Boarded Specialist Veterinary Anaesthetist. This position would also be suitable for a veterinarian who is intending to obtain further training prior to attempting Australian & New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists Memberships in Anaesthesia and Analgesia or those intending to apply for a residency position in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia.

WAVES is a multi-disciplinary hospital offering a broad range of veterinary referral services including internal medicine, surgery, anaesthesia, imaging, dermatology, dentistry, and emergency. We have state-of-the-art equipment and experienced nursing teams, and give the assurance of exceptional care to all our patients. Whilst the program is primarily in the field of Anaesthesia, as part of the program, you will have the opportunity to undertake short rotations in emergency and critical care to develop skills in management of patients with emergent problems or who are critically ill if desired.

Requirements

• Must be a qualified veterinarian who is eligible for registration in the state of Western Australia
• Candidates must have a mature approach to veterinary care and excellent communication skills.
• Be motivated to attend training sessions including case discussions, journal clubs, seminars, lectures, etc outside of normal rostered working hours
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with a range of people from support staff through to veterinary nurses and veterinary specialists

If you are interested in this position and fit our requirements or just want to find out more, please click on this link to email us.

SURGERY TEAM

Surgical Nurse

DO YOU WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO THE OUTCOME OF PATIENTS UNDERGOING SURGERY?

WAVES is currently looking for a Full Time Surgical Nurse to join our team.

WAVES opened in Success, WA in May 2013 and is a continually growing specialty veterinary hospital. The surgery department is one of seven services currently operating within the hospital.

Every day here is challenging, you never know what you are going to see next. WAVES is committed to finding the right team.

We are looking for energetic, enthusiastic, and dedicated nurses who are genuinely interested in surgical veterinary procedures and are willing to consistently provide quality patient care in a sometimes-hectic environment. 

To be successful in this role, you will have: 

Role Responsibilities: 

In return for your hard work and dedication WAVES will: 

If you think that you may be the person we are looking for you can find out more by emailing a cover letter and your CV attention to Cathy at wavets@bigpond.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

DENTISTRY TEAM

Dentistry Nurse – Part Time

JOIN THE WAVES DENTISTRY TEAM!

WAVES is a long-standing, independently owned veterinary referral hospital with a reputation for clinical excellence and exceptional patient care. We are proud to remain independently owned, allowing us to focus on our patients, our clients and, most importantly, our people. We are committed to investing in our team, helping every staff member build both their professional expertise and personal confidence in a supportive and collaborative environment.

We are seeking a Part-Time Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our Dentistry team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a close-knit, supportive team working in a dynamic referral hospital.

About the Role

You will work closely with our Dentistry team, assisting in a wide variety of advanced procedures, including jaw fracture repairs, root canal therapy and extensive extractions.

You’ll be part of a small, dedicated team where reliability, initiative and teamwork are highly valued. Previous dentistry experience is an advantage, but it isn’t essential, we’ll provide comprehensive training and ongoing support for the right person.

What We’re Looking For

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent)
• Minimum two years’ experience in veterinary nursing (exceptional applicants with less experience are encouraged to apply)
• Current registration with the Veterinary Surgeons’ Board of Western Australia
• Excellent communication, customer service and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a small team
• A reliable, efficient work ethic with strong attention to detail
• A positive attitude, enthusiasm and a genuine desire to learn and grow

What We Offer

• A stable 5-day fortnight with no weekends or public holidays
• Above-award salary, commensurate with experience
• A varied and rewarding role with equal rotation across all areas of the service
• A supportive, friendly team where collaboration, laughter and work-life balance are valued
• Ongoing paid continuing veterinary education (CVE), mentoring and opportunities to pursue additional qualifications and courses that interest you
• Hands-on training in advanced dentistry and anaesthesia to help you develop advanced skills
• Clear clinical development pathway
• A workplace committed to helping you build not only your professional capabilities but also your confidence, leadership and personal growth

At WAVES, we believe great patient care starts with a great team. We foster an environment where people are encouraged to learn, challenge themselves, support one another and genuinely enjoy coming to work every day.

Want to join our team?

Apply now with your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and why you’d love to join the Dentistry team at WAVES. Click here to email us.