Overnight Veterinarian

Overnight Veterinarian 

• Full-time, Part-time & Casual roles available
• Regular overnight shifts
• Generous penalty rates

About Lort Smith
Lort Smith is Australia’s largest not-for-profit animal hospital, dedicated to keeping pets and their people together. For over 90 years, we’ve championed the human-animal bond by providing accessible, compassionate care to more than 20,000 animals each year. Our services span world-class veterinary care, rehoming programs, and community initiatives that make a meaningful difference in thousands of lives. We’re committed to ensuring that no one is left behind, offering flexible financing options to help low-income individuals access the care their pets need.

About the role
As we expand our overnight services, we’re opening up an exciting opportunity for an experienced Veterinarian to provide dedicated care to our inpatients and ICU patients during our closed hours. With the hospital closing at 10 pm and reopening at 8 am, this role is focused on managing and monitoring patients throughout the night, ensuring continuity of care when our daytime teams are offline.
This position is ideal for a confident clinician who thrives in a patient-focused environment, with minimal client-facing responsibilities and strong support from an experienced overnight nursing team.
Whether you’re seeking full-time, part-time, or something in between, we offer flexible overnight shift options designed to suit your lifestyle.

What You’ll Bring
 
You’re a capable, compassionate vet who thrives in a fast-paced setting and is passionate about delivering exceptional care. You’re also a team player who understands the importance of empathy—for both animals and their humans.
  
To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

• Registration to practice in Victoria
• Ideally 3+ years’ experience in a hospital or emergency/ECC setting
• Strong clinical decision-making and problem-solving skills
• High emotional intelligence and resilience
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• A passion for community-focused veterinary care+

Why Join Lort Smith?

Since 1936, Lort Smith has been a trusted name in accessible, high-quality veterinary care. We’re driven by purpose, not profit—and we believe in the power of the human–animal bond. When you join us, you become part of a team that’s deeply committed to community, compassion, and clinical excellence.

Our North Melbourne hospital is a modern, fully equipped facility featuring:

• CT, digital radiology, ultrasound, and endoscopy
• In-house lab and advanced monitoring equipment
• Separate dog and cat ICU wards 

Our departmental ECC model means not every vet needs to do surgery—perfect for those who prefer a medicine-focused caseload.

What We Offer

• Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle
• Diverse caseloads across theatre, A&E, and ICU
• Supportive, skilled colleagues and a collaborative team culture
• CPD allowance and ongoing professional development
• Onsite parking
• Generous staff discounts on veterinary care, products, and pet insurance
• Wellbeing support, including 6 free EAP sessions and grief counselling
• Pet-friendly policies—because we know your furry family matters too
• Evening/weekend shift loadings for extra earning potential 

To apply, please click ‘Apply Now’ and upload your CV and a short cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role.  Applications will be reviewed progressively so we encourage early applications to ensure that you don't miss out.     

If you have any questions or would like a copy of the position description, please email ••••@lortsmith.com for a confidential discussion.

Lort Smith is a great place to work. We are an equal opportunity employer and actively support workplace diversity, equity and inclusion.