In-Home Euthanasia & Palliative Care Veterinarian – Canberra, ACT

Location: Canberra, ACT
Service: Rest Your Paws – Palliative Care & In-Home Euthanasia
Start Date: Flexible
Employment Type: Independent contractor (paid per visit)
Availability: Scattered availability throughout the week | No on-call system

Rest Your Paws is Australia’s leading in-home palliative care and euthanasia service, providing compassionate and meaningful end-of-life experiences for pets and their families. Due to strong and growing community demand, we are seeking at least two additional Veterinarians to join our Canberra team.

About the Role:
This is a high-priority region, as our current Canberra veterinarian will soon be on maternity leave. We are looking for caring and flexible vets with weekday and/or weekend availability. Multiple shorter windows across several days per week are ideal, and full support is provided by our national team.

Key Responsibilities:

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

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

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

• Maintain accurate case records and uphold Rest Your Paws’ high standards of care

• Represent Rest Your Paws’ values within the community and local veterinary network

Requirements:

• BVSc or equivalent with ACT veterinary registration

• Minimum 2 years of veterinary experience

• Excellent emotional intelligence and communication skills

• Confident working independently with remote team support

• Valid driver’s licence and reliable vehicle

What’s on Offer:

• Paid per visit (independent contractor model)

• No on-call or after-hours work

• Flexible scheduling across weekdays and weekends

• Comprehensive training and professional development, including CAETA certification

• All equipment, supplies, and insurance provided

• Supportive, collaborative national team and ongoing mentorship