In-Home Euthanasia & Palliative Care Veterinarian – Wollongong / Illawarra / Kiama, NSW

Location: Wollongong / Illawarra / Kiama, NSW
Service: Rest Your Paws – Palliative Care & In-Home Euthanasia
Start Date: Flexible
Employment Type: Independent contractor (paid per visit)
Availability: Flexible windows across weekdays and weekends

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 seeking caring and motivated Veterinarians across the Wollongong, Illawarra, and Kiama regions to join our growing national team.

About the Role:
This role involves providing in-home euthanasia and optional palliative care consultations within your local area. The ideal candidate will have availability across several days per week, offering either full-day or shorter 4–5 hour windows for appointments. There is no on-call roster in this region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide in-home euthanasia services with professionalism, empathy, and care

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

• Manage comfort and wellbeing for palliative care patients (optional)

• Build meaningful client relationships while representing Rest Your Paws’ values

• Optional: contribute to business development and outreach in the region

Requirements:

• BVSc or equivalent with NSW veterinary registration

• Minimum 2 years of veterinary experience

• Excellent communication and emotional intelligence

• Confident working independently with remote support from the wider team

• Valid driver’s licence and reliable vehicle

What’s on Offer:

• Paid per visit (independent contractor model)

• Flexible work schedule with full autonomy

• Comprehensive onboarding and training in palliative care and euthanasia

• Access to all required equipment, insurance, and client support systems

• Collaborative national team with ongoing mentorship and professional development

• Opportunities to contribute to education, outreach, or business development