Are you ready for your next career move in one of Australia's most sought-after coastal locations?
An exciting opportunity is available for a Residency-Trained or Board-Certified Small Animal Surgery Specialist to join a leading specialist referral and emergency hospital on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, Queensland.
Applications are welcomed from both Australian and international candidates, with full visa sponsorship and relocation assistance available for eligible applicants and their families.
Whether you're seeking a permanent position or a locum opportunity, this role offers the chance to work in a collaborative, specialist-led environment while enjoying an exceptional lifestyle just minutes from some of Australia's most beautiful beaches.
About the Hospital
This purpose-built referral hospital has been designed to provide exceptional patient care through modern facilities, advanced technology and a highly collaborative multidisciplinary team.
You'll become part of an experienced specialist network that works together across multiple referral hospitals, allowing for knowledge sharing, clinical collaboration and access to a diverse and challenging caseload.
The hospital is committed to delivering gold-standard veterinary medicine while fostering a supportive culture where professional development and wellbeing are genuine priorities.
State-of-the-Art Facilities
The hospital is equipped with advanced surgical and diagnostic technology, including:
16-slice CT scanner
Digital radiography
Diagnostic ultrasound
Flexible endoscopy
Shimadzu C-arm fluoroscopy
Arthroscopy equipment
Laparoscopic and thoracoscopic surgery equipment
Synthes and Stryker surgical systems
BFX hip replacement systems
Interlocking nail and locking plate systems
External skeletal fixation equipment
Ligasure vessel sealing technology
TA and GIA stapling systems
Fully equipped modern operating theatres
These facilities enable the team to manage an extensive range of complex orthopaedic, neurological and soft tissue referral cases.
The Role
As a Surgery Specialist, you will work within an experienced multidisciplinary referral team, providing advanced surgical care for companion animals across a varied referral caseload.
You'll collaborate closely with specialists in emergency and critical care, internal medicine, diagnostic imaging, anaesthesia and other disciplines to deliver the highest standards of patient care.
This role offers the opportunity to perform a broad range of orthopaedic, soft tissue and minimally invasive procedures while contributing to the continued growth and development of the surgical service.
Key Responsibilities
Managing complex referral surgical cases.
Performing advanced orthopaedic and soft tissue procedures.
Utilising minimally invasive surgical techniques where appropriate.
Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary specialists.
Providing exceptional communication with referring veterinarians and clients.
Mentoring interns, residents and junior clinicians.
Contributing to clinical excellence and ongoing service development.
What We're Looking For
Applications are welcomed from candidates who:
Hold Diplomate status (ACVS, ECVS) or Fellowship (ANZCVS) in Small Animal Surgery.
Have completed an approved Small Animal Surgery residency and are eligible to sit board examinations.
Demonstrate excellent surgical and clinical decision-making skills.
Thrive within a collaborative team environment.
Are committed to delivering outstanding patient care.
Value professionalism, empathy and teamwork.
What's on Offer
This position offers an outstanding package designed to support both your professional career and personal wellbeing.
Competitive Salary & Benefits
Attractive salary package.
No commission structure, promoting genuine collaboration between clinicians.
Flexible employment options, including permanent and locum opportunities.
International Relocation Support
Full visa sponsorship for eligible international candidates.
Relocation assistance for you and your family.
Support throughout the registration and immigration process.
Professional Development
Access to one of Australia's largest networks of specialist surgeons.
Collaboration with highly experienced multidisciplinary teams.
Challenging referral caseload with excellent clinical support.
Ongoing learning and career development opportunities.
Work-Life Balance
Excellent work-life balance.
Supportive, veterinarian-led leadership team.
Regular staff events and team-building activities.
Employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives.
Live Where Others Holiday
The Sunshine Coast offers an exceptional lifestyle, combining world-class veterinary practice with outstanding natural beauty.
Enjoy year-round sunshine, spectacular beaches, national parks and subtropical hinterland, all within easy reach of Brisbane and the iconic destinations of Noosa, K'gari (Fraser Island) and the Great Barrier Reef.
Whether you enjoy surfing, hiking, boating or simply relaxing by the ocean, the Sunshine Coast provides an unrivalled quality of life for individuals and families alike.
Apply Today
If you're looking to advance your surgical career within a collaborative specialist referral environment while enjoying one of Australia's best coastal lifestyles, we'd love to hear from you.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a progressive referral hospital offering advanced facilities, an exceptional caseload and genuine support for your long-term professional development.
Benefits
Paid Vacations, Life insurance, Medical insurance, Relocation assistance, Fear Free Practice, 401k
Sunshine Coast 
Queensland 
Negotiable
Paid Vacations, 
Life insurance, 
Medical insurance, 
Relocation assistance, 
Fear Free Practice, 
401k
