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.