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LEGOLAND Veterinarian (SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo) in Sydney | AU-Sydney, Australia
What you'll bring to the team
We have an amazing opportunity to join our team at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and WILDLIFE Sydney Zoo as a Veterinarian, on a Full-Time, Permanent basis.
About the Role
Veterinarians play a critical role in delivering world-class animal health care across the zoo and aquarium collections. This position ensures all animals receive best-practice veterinary care, supports preventative medicine programs, participates in case management, contributes to welfare assessments, and provides expert guidance to animal care teams. The veterinarian upholds organisational animal welfare standards, contributes to staff training, and fosters collaboration with external veterinary professionals, regulatory bodies, and zoological partners.
This role will provide a range of animal health services to the Curatorial Departments of SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and WILDLIFE Sydney Zoo with the aim of achieving and maintaining best practice industry standards.
About You
The ideal candidate for this role will have a passion for guest experience with a focus
on fun. You will also need to meet the following selection criteria:
Degree in Veterinary Medicine and registration with relevant national veterinary board
Minimum 3–5 years clinical experience, with at least 2 years in a zoo, aquarium, wildlife, or exotic animal setting
Experience with diagnostic imaging, laboratory analysis, anaesthesia, and surgical procedures for diverse taxa
Strong understanding of biosecurity, quarantine legislation, and wildlife disease management
Experience with ZIMS or equivalent electronic medical record systems
Demonstrated ability to work independently in high-pressure, dynamic animal care environments
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Desirable:
Current First Aid / CPR
Tertiary qualifications in animal care
Full NSW Driver’s License
Please submit a maximum ONE-page cover letter addressing the selection criteria and a maximum TWO-page resume.
Benefits
Corporate benefits including free access to all our attractions worldwide
Domestic and global opportunities to develop and progress your skills and career in tourism and attractions
Additional Leave (including birthday and wellbeing) and 3 volunteer days to give back to a social cause you care about
Opportunity to be involved with our Diversity & Inclusion initiatives, including our Reconciliation Action Plan
Being part of a business built on fun
About Us
Merlin Entertainments is the company behind iconic brands like SEA LIFE, Madame Tussauds, LEGOLAND, and Peppa Pig World of Play. We operate in over 140 attractions across 25 countries, delivering memorable experiences to 54 million+ visitors a year.
We’re the leading operator of visitor attractions in Australia and New Zealand, with 10 attractions, including SEA LIFE, WILDLIFE, Madame Tussauds, and the Fly Treetop Adventures, amongst others.
Merlin Entertainments is driven by a strong social responsibility with the vision to create a world where the global community respects, conserves, and sustainably manages our precious aquatic habitats, wildlife, and natural resources. We strive to achieve this goal through our 3 charities: Merlin's Magic Wand, the SEA LIFE Trust, and the WILDLIFE Conservation Fund.
So, if you are vibrant and passionate about delivering an amazing service within a great company and in a team who loves what we do – then we want to hear from you!
Merlin Entertainments strongly encourages application from all background, including people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander decent.
Pay Range
Competitive
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At Merlin we welcome the world to our magical attractions and resorts every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Merlin, everyone matters!
Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability or sexual orientation. Although we understand that we'll always be learning and growing, we aim to be the most inclusive and flexible employer in our industry.
Location Name SEA LIFE Sydney
Job Locations AU-Sydney | AU-Sydney
Job ID 2026-12000
Employment Type Variable
Offer/Contract Type No End Date
Location (Country-State-City) AU-Sydney