Who we are

ACES is a new purpose-built emergency and specialist referral centre in Perth’s Northern Suburbs. We are proudly independent, locally owned, and deeply connected to our community. At ACES we exist to practise veterinary medicine with excellence, compassion, and integrity. Every clinical decision is made for the right reasons - excellent medicine, genuine compassion, and the wellbeing of our patients, their families, and our team. We believe great care comes from people who are fully invested in their work — who see animals as individuals, clients as partners, and veterinary medicine as a craft worth doing well. We’re here because we love this work, and that love shows in the care we give every day.

The opportunity

We have exciting opportunities for Emergency and Critical Care Veterinarians to join our founding clinical team. At ACES, medical decisions are led by expertise and guided by evidence. We prioritise quality of care above all else, with the freedom to allocate time, diagnostics, and resources based on clinical need. You’ll work within a genuinely collaborative referral specialist environment where complex cases are managed collectively, and communication is open and respectful. Working alongside a multidisciplinary specialist team, you will have the opportunity to manage a diverse and challenging caseload while continuing to learn and develop within a supportive culture. We are building a hospital where patients receive technically excellent and compassionate care, clients feel informed and supported, and colleagues feel valued and trusted in their work.

Why “ACES”

The ACES Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) departments have been thoughtfully designed by two Diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (DACVECCs), Dr Melissa Claus and Dr Elodie Yam, who genuinely love this work and created ACES with a clear vision: to deliver exceptional, collaborative, evidence-based patient care while remaining sustainable for the people who provide it.

We have created a purpose-built workspace that supports workflow efficiency, patient comfort, and staff wellbeing. We understand both the privilege and pressure of working in ECC and are passionate about creating and maintaining a culture where our team feels valued, continues to grow, and is supported in practical and meaningful ways — through appropriate staffing, strong teamwork, and a culture that is genuinely kind, collaborative, and non-judgemental. There is an understanding that everyone experiences moments of overwhelm, and clear systems exist to ensure support is available when it is needed most.

We are deeply passionate about training the next generation of ECC clinicians, interns, residents, and future specialists, and creating a hospital culture where learning is encouraged, questions are welcomed, and teamwork is genuinely valued. Most importantly, we never lose sight of why this work matters. When pets become critically unwell, it is often one of the most stressful and emotional experiences a family can face. Our goal is to make those moments feel as supported, compassionate, and positive as possible — while delivering thoughtful, individualised care to every patient entrusted to us.

What we offer:

1. The Space

• 24/7 Emergency & Critical Care, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Cardiology, Diagnostic Imaging, and Anaesthesia
• Purpose-designed emergency entrance and waiting area for ECC clients with rapid and direct access to the triage and resuscitation bay
• Dedicated feline spaces and a hospital design grounded in Fear Free principles to support low-stress handling and patient-centred care
• Modern 24/7 intensive care unit providing advanced critical care support for complex and high acuity cases
• Separate gastrointestinal high-dependency unit
• Highly visible and easily accessible isolation wards with separate dog and cat facilities
• Four fully equipped operating theatres supporting soft tissue, orthopaedic, neurosurgical, and interventional procedures

2. The Tools

• Advanced specialist imaging (Siemens MAGNETOM Flow.Ace B60 MRI, Siemens SOMATOM go.All 64-slice CT, Siemens Multix Impact E Digital Radiography, Siemens Cios Flow mobile C-arm)
• Comprehensive endoscopy suite and fluoroscopy-supported interventional procedures
• Minimally invasive capabilities including laparoscopy, arthroscopy, thoracoscopy, and interventional radiology
• Mindray and Puritan-Benett critical care ventilators, Mindray infusion pumps and multi-parameter monitors
• Mindray central monitoring system
• Mindray and GE anaesthetic ventilators
• Dedicated GE ultrasound scanners for point-of care exams
• Advanced in-house diagnostics including IDEXX haematology, chemistry, urinalysis with sediment analysis, ROTEM viscoelastic coagulation testing, and Radiometer blood gas analysis
• In-hospital blood bank
• Systems Integration: Ezyvet, Smartflow, Cubex

3. The Support

• Criticalist support and on-call specialists for complex and high-acuity cases
• AI-assisted medical record writing to reduce administrative burden
• Streamlined workflows to support clinical focus and patient care
• Flexible rostering with a strong focus on work/life balance
• Realistic caseload expectations and appropriate staffing
• Clearly defined promotion pathways for career development

4. The Structure

Each discipline at ACES is intentionally collaborative. Regular case discussions, journal clubs, and shared multidisciplinary rounds are embedded into workflow to support thoughtful treatment planning and shared responsibility for patient outcomes. Our systems are designed to facilitate seamless coordination between services and clear, responsive communication with both owners and referring veterinarians.

5. The Culture

Beyond infrastructure, we offer a supportive workplace culture grounded in professionalism, respect, and shared responsibility — with realistic expectations, distributed caseloads, and leadership that actively prioritises wellbeing and sustainability.

We are committed to continual learning, teaching and mentorship, and to maintaining a hospital environment where high standards of medicine are delivered thoughtfully, collaboratively, and with integrity. 

About You

You are passionate about exceptional patient care, and you value kindness, integrity, and teamwork. Attributes you will bring to the team:

• Experience working as an Emergency and Critical Care Veterinarian
  • Preference for experience working with ECC specialists in a specialty hospital
  • Bonus provided for MANZCVS (ECC) and PG Cert (ECC)
• Eligibility for registration in Western Australia
• A strong commitment to evidence-based medicine and high clinical standards
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary hospital
• Professional integrity, accountability, humility, and sound clinical judgement
• A curious and collaborative mindset, empathy, compassion, and a sense of humour

What we can offer you:

A competitive and flexible renumeration package, commensurate with experience, relevant post-graduate training, and the scope of the role

• Relocation assistance and visa support (where applicable)
• Continuing professional development allowance and 1 week of conference leave annually
• Leave entitlements in accordance with the National Employment Standards, including annual leave, personal/carer’s leave, compassionate and other statutory leave

Location and lifestyle

Perth is known for its easy-going pace, with abundance of sunshine year-round, stunning beaches and a strong outdoor culture. It makes it easy to embrace a healthy, balanced and relaxed lifestyle where work and life genuinely complement each other.

How to apply

If you are interested in joining a team of like-minded clinicians in a new purpose-built hospital where your expertise is valued, we would love to hear from you.

Please email your cover letter and CV to: directors@acesvet.com.au