Specialty & Emergency
Leaders in collaborative patient-centred care.
9 Specialist & Emergency Vet Hospitals across Australia.
Centres of Excellence
VetPartners Specialty & Emergency Hospitals are leading the way in providing collaborative patient-centred care. Bringing together a connected community of dedicated experts from 9 individual hospitals across Australia, VetPartners Specialty & Emergency Hospitals are proudly committed to being recognised as centres of excellence for emergency and critical care services.
Better Together
Combining the best knowledge, training and innovation, in supportive, multi-disciplinary environments we provide the very best care for all pets and their families. Our teams grow together in supportive and inclusive workplaces, knowing that every day, they are empowered to make a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners. VetPartners Specialty & Emergency Hospitals, providing compassionate patient-centred care, together.
9 Specialty & Emergency Locations across Australia.
Malvern East, VIC · Specialist Ophthalmology
Australia's first stand-alone specialist veterinary eye practice, established in 1991 by Dr Robin Stanley. The team treats dogs, cats, horses and exotics, with services spanning cataract surgery, general eye exams and advanced surgical procedures.
North Parramatta, NSW · Specialist Orthopaedic & Neuro Surgery
Sydney's only practice dedicated exclusively to veterinary orthopaedic and neurologic surgery, drawing on more than 30 years of experience to help pets regain mobility and comfort after injury or disease.
Albany Creek, QLD · Specialty & Emergency
Founded in 2004 by Dr Rod Straw, BVSC runs a 24-hour animal hospital plus a dedicated specialist clinic, with a full oncology "trilogy" (surgical, medical and radiation) alongside orthopaedic, neuro and soft-tissue surgery. Cat Friendly accredited.
Artarmon, NSW · Specialty & 24/7 Emergency
A brand-new, state-of-the-art hospital bringing medicine, surgery, critical care, cardiology, oncology, exotics and more under one roof. VECCS Level II accredited, with specialists and emergency staff on-site around the clock.
Sydney · Specialist Oncology Network
A collaborative network of leading veterinary oncology specialists spanning several east-coast locations, offering surgical, medical and radiation oncology under one philosophy of care. Built to give pet owners and referring vets access to the best current cancer treatment and technology.
Mornington, VIC · Emergency & Referral
Open 24/7, 365 days a year, Peninsula Vet is a dedicated emergency and referral partner for the Mornington Peninsula, with a specialist orthopaedic service alongside its referral surgery team. Care is designed to return patients to their regular vet once treatment is complete.
Manning, WA · Specialist Ophthalmology
Western Australia's only dedicated veterinary ophthalmology practice, offering consultations, surgery and advanced diagnostics for pets with complex eye conditions. Backed by a team of specialist ophthalmologists trained beyond general practice.
Malvern East & Mornington, VIC · Specialty, Emergency & Referral
One of Australia's premier specialist surgery and referral hospitals, with vets and nurses on-site 24/7 across two Melbourne locations. Services span specialist surgery, oncology, advanced imaging, minimally invasive procedures and a dedicated pain clinic.
Hear From Our People
SOUTHPAWS
MELBOURNE, VICTORIA
Hear from the Southpaws team about what it's really like working within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary specialist practice in the heart of Melbourne.
Team Culture | Mentorship |
Collaborative Care
BVSC
BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND
See a day in the life at Brisbane Veterinary Specialist Centre, where a close-knit team works together to deliver advanced specialist care.
Team Culture | Specialist Care |
Career Growth
PENINSULA VET ERH
MORNINGTON PENINSULA, VICTORIA
Get a glimpse of life at Peninsula Vet ERH, where our emergency and referral team support each other through
every case, together.
Team Culture | Emergency & Referral |
Supportive Environment
International Vets
Planning Your Move Down Under?
Are you an international veterinarian considering a move to Australia?
From visa support to relocation assistance, we're here to help make your journey as smooth as possible, right from the very first step.
Your first step is deciding where your career can take you. We have locations to suit every lifestyle!
Specialist Services across Australia
VetPartners offers exciting career opportunities for specialisation in a variety of areas such as:
Emergency & Critical Care
Surgery
Internal Medicine
Cardiology
Radiation Oncology
Medical Oncology
Surgical Oncology
Dermatology
Dentistry
Ophthalmology
Diagnostic Imaging
Anaesthesiology
Neurology
Dr Raquel Made the Move. Will You?
Dr Raquel del Solar Bravo, Internal Medicine Specialist,
North Shore Veterinary Specialist Centre, Sydney
Raquel graduated in Veterinary Medicine in Madrid before building her career across Spain and the UK. She completed two rotating internships in Spain, worked as a GP in the UK, then completed a residency in Internal Medicine at Southfields Veterinary Specialists, becoming a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Dipl. ECVIM-CA) in 2023.
A year after her move to Australia to join NSVH, she shares what the visa process, day-to-day support and life near the water are really like.
Career Benefits at VetPartners
At VetPartners, we care about the people who make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners. We’re committed to supporting our team members’ growth and development at every stage of their professional journey.
From paid parental leave to free continuous training and health & wellbeing support, discover all the benefits of working at VetPartners.
Employee Benefits
Specialty & Emergency Roles
Surgical Internship – Malvern and Mornington
Melbourne, VIC, Australia SouthPaws Specialty Surgery - MalvernSmall Animal Internal Medicine Internship – Sydney
Sydney, NSW, Australia North Shore Veterinary HospitalJunior ECC Veterinarian – Malvern, Melbourne Sign-on bonus or relocation support on offer, depending on your needs*
Melbourne, VIC, Australia SouthPaws Specialty Surgery - MalvernInternal Medicine Specialist
Melbourne, VIC, Australia SouthPaws Specialty Surgery - MalvernECC Veterinarian
Melbourne, VIC, Australia SouthPaws Specialty Surgery - MalvernVeterinary Medical Oncology Registrar/Specialist
Sydney, NSW, Australia ONE Cancer Care for PetsChat to our Talent Acquisiton Team
Want to find out more about our veterinary opportunities, or have a question we can help with? Let's connect!

Meet Dr Alex Fox
Dr. Alex is a qualified vet, who graduated in 2018. Alex has experience working clinically at specialty hospitals before moving into recruitment, and understands what you're weighing up. She's always happy to have a relaxed, confidential conversation about your career goals and what you're looking for next.