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Small Animal Specialist Surgeon

J715863 Perth Western Australia Negotiable

Specialist in Small Animal Surgery Referral & Emergency Hospital (Perth, Australia)

We are representing a newly established, purpose-built emergency and specialist referral hospital in Perth's northern suburbs, offering an exciting opportunity for a Specialist in Small Animal Surgery to join a growing multidisciplinary team.

This is an independently owned, locally led hospital that is deeply connected to its community. Clinical decisions are driven by what matters most: excellent medicine, compassionate care, and the wellbeing of patients, clients, and staff. The culture is built around collaboration, trust, and respect, with a strong emphasis on clinical freedom and high standards of veterinary care.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity for a board-certified, board-eligible, or residency-trained veterinary surgeon to join a progressive specialist team within a fully equipped referral and emergency hospital.

The surgical service operates within a genuinely collaborative environment, where complex cases are managed collectively across specialties. Clinical decision-making is evidence-based and supported by the freedom to allocate appropriate time, diagnostics, and resources to each case.

You will be working alongside a multidisciplinary team with open communication, strong clinical support, and a shared commitment to delivering the highest standard of patient care.

Hospital Services & Facilities

The hospital provides 24/7 emergency and critical care alongside multiple specialty services, including:

• Surgery
• Internal Medicine
• Oncology
• Cardiology
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Anaesthesia

Surgical facilities include:

• Four fully equipped operating theatres supporting soft tissue, orthopaedic, neurosurgical, and interventional procedures
• Minimally invasive surgery capability (laparoscopy and arthroscopy)
• Interventional radiology support
• Comprehensive orthopaedic implant systems
• Dedicated anaesthetic recovery ward within the surgical suite
• Dedicated 24/7 ICU for intensive post-operative care
• In-hospital blood bank and transfusion medicine

Advanced imaging and diagnostics include:

• Siemens 1.5T MRI
• 64-slice CT scanner
• Digital radiography and mobile C-arm
• Full in-house laboratory with haematology, biochemistry, blood gas analysis, urinalysis, sediment analysis, and ROTEM testing

The hospital has been designed with patient comfort in mind, including dedicated feline spaces and Fear Free principles to support low-stress handling and care.

About You

You are a dedicated veterinary surgeon who is passionate about high-quality patient care and values collaboration within a specialist environment. You will bring:

• Board certification, board eligibility, or completion of a recognised surgical residency
• Eligibility for registration in Western Australia
• Strong commitment to evidence-based medicine and clinical excellence
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Professional integrity, accountability, and sound clinical judgement
• A compassionate, curious, and collaborative approach to practice

Package & Benefits:

• Competitive and flexible remuneration package, commensurate with experience and credentials
• Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship (if applicable)
• Annual continuing professional development allowance
• 1 week paid conference leave per year
• Salary packaging options
• Leave entitlements in line with National Employment Standards
• Location Perth Lifestyle

Perth offers an exceptional lifestyle with year-round sunshine, stunning beaches, and an easy-going outdoor culture. It is an ideal location for clinicians seeking a strong work-life balance alongside a high-level clinical environment.

Benefits

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