In-Home Euthanasia & Palliative Care Veterinarian – Bunbury, WA

Location: Bunbury, Western Australia
Service: Rest Your Paws – Palliative Care & In-Home Euthanasia
Start Date: Flexible
Employment Type: Independent contractor (paid per visit)
Availability: Scattered weekday availability | No on-call system

Rest Your Paws is Australia’s leading in-home palliative care and euthanasia service, offering compassionate, meaningful end-of-life experiences for pets and their families. We are seeking additional Veterinarians in the Bunbury region to join our supportive and growing national team.

About the Role:
One veterinarian currently services this area, with limited availability due to maternity leave. We’re looking for 1–2 more vets to provide flexible weekday coverage and help meet increasing demand for palliative and end-of-life care. This region has strong potential to develop into a dedicated Rest Your Paws hub, with full business development support available.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-home euthanasia services with professionalism and compassion

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

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

• Represent Rest Your Paws’ values through high-quality, empathetic client care

• Collaborate with the national team and participate in local growth opportunities

Requirements:

• BVSc or equivalent with WA veterinary registration

• Minimum 2 years of veterinary experience

• Excellent communication and empathy skills

• Confident working independently

• Valid driver’s licence and reliable vehicle

What’s on Offer:

• Paid per visit (independent contractor model)

• No on-call or after-hours commitments

• Flexible weekday scheduling

• Comprehensive training and professional development (including CAETA certification)

• Equipment, insurance, and client management handled by Rest Your Paws

• Business development support for regional growth