An exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the North Coast’s first all-species wildlife hospital, and Australia’s only mobile wildlife hospital.

About Us

Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital (BBWH) is a registered non-profit organisation dedicated to conserving and protecting Australian wildlife through expert veterinary care, rehabilitation, research, and education.

Our team provides free care for sick, injured and orphaned native wildlife across the Northern Rivers region from our custom-built, state-of-the-art mobile hospital Matilda. Open 7 days a week, BBWH is one of only a few all-species wildlife hospitals in NSW.

We are proud partners in national disease surveillance through Wildlife Health Australia and actively collaborate on conservation research with a growing network of academic and industry organisations.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a passionate Wildlife Veterinarian to join our dedicated and supportive team. You’ll work with a wide variety of native species, using advanced diagnostics and surgical techniques in a highly unique setting.

You will:

• Deliver hands-on medical and surgical care for wildlife

• Mentor veterinary students and volunteers

• Engage with carers, rescue groups and the public

• Contribute to national disease surveillance and wildlife health

• Have opportunities to participate in conservation and research projects

This is a rare chance to combine high-quality clinical work with a meaningful role in wildlife conservation.

About You

You’re a compassionate, adaptable veterinarian with a strong clinical foundation and a deep commitment to animal welfare and conservation. You thrive in a collaborative team and bring a proactive, positive attitude to your work.

Essential Criteria:

• Veterinary degree registrable in NSW

• Minimum 2 years’ experience, including in Australian wildlife medicine

• Skilled in clinical care, surgery, and post-mortem examinations

• Vaccinated against Q fever, Rabies and Tetanus

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

What We Offer

• Purpose-built mobile hospital with advanced equipment

• Varied and rewarding caseload across Australian native species

• Supportive, passionate team environment

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing support

• Flexible work arrangements (FT or PT)

• Opportunities for research, conservation engagement, and CPD

• Salary negotiable, commensurate with experience

How to Apply

BBWH is an equal opportunity employer and recognises that diversity is crucial to our success. Whatever your identity and background  

Send your CV and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria to:
📧 bree@byronbaywildlifehospital.org

Our Veterinary Nurses are an essential part of the team that provides treatment to the diverse variety of wildlife admitted to the hospital for care. Vet nurses support our Wildlife Veterinarians to effectively deliver the best possible care to our wildlife patients through administration of medications, supporting surgeries and procedures and managing hygiene and feeding of our patients. You will also have the opportunity to provide mentoring and skill development to our group of committed volunteers. 

Essential criteria for applications for Vet Nurse vacancies at Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital include:

• Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing. 

• Demonstrated passion for wildlife and experience in the care and rehabilitation of native animals. 

• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and provide support to veterinary team. 

• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work with people from varied backgrounds and cultures in a professional and ethical manner. 

• Strong organisational and planning skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks. 

• High level of self-motivation, self-discipline, initiative and demonstrated ability to undertake tasks and deliver outcomes with minimal supervision. 

• Demonstrated desire to contribute to growth of the organisation. 

• Knowledge of safe work procedures and WHS training relevant to work activities and work area. 

Vet Nurse roles will be advertised here and on employment websites.

You can express your interest in a Vet Nursing role at any time here.