Locum Emergency Veterinarian – Southern Perth WA

Emergency Night Shift Locum | Accommodation Available | Flexible Block Bookings

An established 24/7 emergency and referral hospital in Perth’s southern suburbs is seeking experienced Emergency Locum Veterinarians to assist with overnight cover from late July 2026 through to January 2027.

Whether you’re looking for a block booking or ongoing regular night shifts, the clinic is happy to tailor a roster around your availability.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a busy, purpose-built hospital with an experienced nursing team, advanced surgical support and a diverse emergency caseload.

About the Opportunity

You’ll be joining a large multidisciplinary hospital providing emergency, medicine, surgery and equine services. With a strong team culture and excellent support systems in place, you’ll have the opportunity to focus on delivering exceptional patient care while working alongside experienced clinicians and nurses.

The hospital offers:

• Purpose-built 24/7 facility
• Advanced surgery and orthopaedic services
• Modern diagnostic equipment
• Experienced emergency nursing support
• Collaborative team environment
• High emergency caseload with varied and interesting cases

The Role

Available shift options include:

• 9:00pm – 9:00am
• Midnight – 8:00am

The clinic is flexible and welcomes:

• Block bookings
• Ongoing weekly shifts
• Casual locum arrangements

Your duties will include:

• Emergency consultations
• Medical case management
• Emergency soft tissue surgery
• Hospital patient care
• Diagnostic workups
• Client communication

The busiest consultation period is generally between 5:00pm and 9:00pm, with overnight caseloads settling later in the evening.

From midnight onwards, you’ll work as the overnight veterinarian, supported by an experienced team of emergency nurses, with senior surgical assistance available if required.

About You

To be successful, you will ideally have:

• A minimum of 2 years’ clinical experience
• Previous emergency experience
• Confidence managing emergency medical cases
• Ability to perform emergency soft tissue surgery, including exploratory laparotomies and GDVs
• Confidence working independently overnight
• Eligibility for veterinary registration in Western Australia

Veterinarians with strong GP experience and emergency exposure are also encouraged to enquire.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive overnight rates
• Additional commission opportunities
• Flexible rostering to suit your availability
• Accommodation available for interstate locums
• Modern self-contained or shared accommodation options
• Supportive team environment
• Diverse and rewarding emergency caseload

If you’re an experienced veterinarian looking for your next emergency locum opportunity in Perth, we’d love to hear from you.