In-Home Euthanasia & Palliative Care Veterinarian – Australia Wide

Location: Major cities & regional centres (Australia wide)
Service: Rest Your Paws – Palliative Care & In-Home Euthanasia
Start Date: Flexible
Employment Type: Independent contractor, part-time, or full-time salaried roles available
Availability: Flexible – open to vets with weekday and/or weekend availability

Rest Your Paws is Australia’s leading in-home palliative care and euthanasia service, providing compassionate, meaningful end-of-life experiences for pets and their families. We are always looking to connect with empathetic, skilled Veterinarians interested in supporting our mission to improve the standard of end-of-life care across the country.

About the Opportunities:
We are well-staffed in Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide, but open to expressions of interest from vets across any Australian city with a population over 100,000.
In Sydney, we welcome additional vets interested in both palliative care and in-home euthanasia.
We offer flexible engagement options depending on availability and interest in additional responsibilities such as community education or business development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide in-home euthanasia services with empathy and professionalism

• Support families through end-of-life and quality-of-life discussions

• Optional: conduct palliative care consultations for elderly and terminally ill pets

• Represent Rest Your Paws in your local region with compassion and professionalism

• Optional: participate in clinic outreach and community education activities

Requirements:

• BVSc or equivalent with full Australian veterinary registration (state or territory specific)

• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience

• Excellent communication skills and emotional intelligence

• Confident working independently with remote team support

• Valid driver’s licence and reliable vehicle

What’s on Offer:

• Flexible employment options (Contractor / Part-time / Full-time)

• Paid per visit or salaried arrangements depending on structure

• Comprehensive training and mentorship in palliative and end-of-life care

• Equipment, insurance, and administrative support provided

• Opportunities for ongoing professional development including CAETA certification

• Collaborative national team and career growth potential