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Board Certified Small Animal Surgeon

J762145 Melbourne Victoria Negotiable

Join a team where compassion, innovation, and excellence in care are at the heart of everything we do.

A leading small animal referral hospital in Melbourne is seeking an additional Small Animal Surgeon to join our outstanding team, full-time or part-time. This opportunity is best suited to a surgeon who is a strong team player and thrives in a multidisciplinary environment.

At our hospital, you will enjoy a diverse and high-volume surgical caseload with excellent support from internal medicine clinicians, diagnostic imaging specialists, emergency clinicians, and anaesthesiologists. A phenomenal team of interns and nurses provides outstanding support, allowing you to focus on your core clinical responsibilities. No weekend or on-call requirements ensure an excellent worklife balance.

About Us

We are a privately owned, multidisciplinary small animal referral hospital in Melbourne. The hospital is staffed 24/7 with onsite specialists across surgery, internal medicine, diagnostic imaging, and other key disciplines. Our specialists are supported by an outstanding team of interns, nurses, HR, and client services staff.

Our vision is to be a leading referral centre in Victoria. Beyond first-class facilities, we are committed to recruiting like-minded, collaborative professionals who share our values and help us achieve this goal. The hospital is brand-new and purpose-built, designed to support advanced specialist veterinary care.

The hospital is located in Melbourne with excellent access to transport links, major arterials, and onsite parking. The facility includes advanced diagnostic imaging, human hospital-grade surgical theatres, endoscopy, ultrasound, radiography, and space allocated for future expansion of advanced imaging capabilities.

About the Role

Our Small Animal Surgeons play a key role in delivering advanced soft tissue, orthopaedic, and minimally invasive surgical procedures, working closely with a multidisciplinary specialist team to provide the highest standard of patient care.

We are seeking a dynamic team player who is willing to collaborate across all departments while contributing to the continued growth of a first-class surgical service. Subspecialty interests are strongly supported and encouraged.

What You'll Do

• Perform a wide range of soft tissue and orthopaedic surgical procedures
• Develop and implement advanced surgical treatment plans
• Collaborate closely with internal medicine, diagnostic imaging, emergency, and anaesthesia teams
• Provide guidance and supervision to residents, interns, and nursing staff
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients regarding surgical care and outcomes
• Contribute to clinical development, innovation, and service improvement initiatives
• Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and rounds
• Maintain high standards of perioperative patient care in collaboration with the clinical team

What We're Looking For

• Veterinary degree registrable in Victoria, or willingness to apply for special registration and sit the Australasian Veterinary Examination
• Specialist qualification in Small Animal Surgery (FANZCVS, ECVS, or ACVS), currently registered or eligible for specialist registration in Victoria
• Residency-trained candidates will also be considered
• Significant experience in all areas of small animal surgery
• Strong commitment to high-quality patient care
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Strong work ethic and professional integrity
• Ability to lead, mentor, and support junior staff
• Commitment to a collaborative and positive workplace culture

What We Can Offer You

• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance (international or interstate)
• Highly competitive remuneration
• Flexible part-time or full-time employment options
• Generous CPD allowance and strong support for career development
• A privately owned, clinician-led environment where ideas are heard and acted upon
• A rapidly evolving, forward-thinking clinical service with strong multidisciplinary collaboration
• A friendly, supportive, and highly efficient team culture

Benefits

Competitive Salary, Life insurance, Medical insurance, Fear Free Practice, 401k