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Small Animal Surgery Specialist

J810131 Sydney New South Wales Negotiable

Join a Leading Independent Specialist Referral Hospital in Sydney

An exciting opportunity is available for a Board-Certified Small Animal Surgery Specialist or Board-Eligible Clinician with specialist registration pathway eligibility to join a highly respected, independent referral hospital located in Sydney's Northern Beaches.

This is a full-time (part-time considered) position within a modern, purpose-built specialist facility that prioritises clinical excellence, professional autonomy, wellbeing and collaborative patient care.

The successful candidate will join a growing multidisciplinary team in a hospital environment designed to support advanced surgical practice, innovation and high-quality referral medicine.

About the Hospital

This boutique specialist and referral centre was established in 2015 and has since grown into a fully equipped multidisciplinary hospital providing advanced veterinary care across a wide referral network.

The hospital is independently owned and operated, with a strong focus on maintaining clinical autonomy, team wellbeing and high standards of patient-centred care.

Specialty services include:

• Small Animal Surgery
• Internal Medicine
• Emergency & Critical Care (after-hours support via partner service)
• Cardiology
• Anaesthesia
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Oncology
• Dermatology
• Ophthalmology

The hospital services more than 60 referring general practice clinics and continues to expand its clinical capabilities and specialist team.

Facilities & Equipment

The hospital is equipped with advanced surgical and diagnostic infrastructure, including:

• Purpose-built specialist hospital facility (opened 2023)
• 128-slice CT scanner with fluoroscopy capability
• Digital radiography
• Advanced abdominal and cardiac ultrasound
• Full rigid and flexible endoscopy suite
• Arthroscopy equipment
• Laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgical systems
• Electrosurgical equipment
• Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) system
• Laser rehabilitation therapy
• Full in-house diagnostic laboratory
• Ventilatory and anaesthesia support systems
• Access to external MRI services
• Mobile cage-side radiography for critical patients

These resources support a high-volume, complex surgical caseload across both referral and internal cases.

The Team

You will be joining a highly skilled multidisciplinary team including:

• Surgery specialists
• Internal Medicine clinicians
• Cardiology specialists
• Anaesthesia specialists
• Diagnostic imaging specialists (including radiology support)
• Oncology, dermatology and ophthalmology teams
• Experienced emergency veterinarians (supported by external ECC partner service)
• Highly trained nursing and surgical support teams
• Surgical residents and interns

The hospital fosters a close-knit, collaborative environment with a strong emphasis on teamwork and shared clinical excellence.

The Role

As a Small Animal Surgery Specialist, you will be responsible for delivering advanced surgical care across a diverse and challenging caseload.

You will work closely with multiple disciplines to ensure integrated case management, high-quality outcomes and evidence-based treatment planning.

The role also provides significant opportunity for professional autonomy, allowing you to influence clinical protocols, service development and surgical innovation within the hospital.

Key Responsibilities

• Performing advanced soft tissue and orthopaedic surgical procedures.
• Managing complex referral and internal surgical cases.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary specialists on case planning and treatment.
• Providing surgical consultations and client communication.
• Contributing to development of clinical protocols and service innovation.
• Supporting and mentoring residents, interns and veterinary staff.
• Participating in teaching, training and clinical education activities.
• Engaging in evidence-based surgical advancement and R&D initiatives.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Board-certified Small Animal Surgeon (ACVS, ECVS, FANZCVS or equivalent), or board-eligible clinician with specialist registration pathway eligibility in Australia.
• Eligibility for veterinary registration in New South Wales.
• Strong clinical expertise in small animal surgery.
• Commitment to evidence-based medicine and high-quality patient care.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Experience in a referral or specialist hospital environment.
• Interest in clinical teaching, mentoring or residency training.
• Experience in service development or surgical innovation.

What's on Offer

This opportunity includes a highly competitive and flexible package designed to support both professional and personal wellbeing:

• Generous remuneration package tailored to experience.
• Flexible full-time or part-time arrangements.
• Strong focus on work-life balance and wellbeing.
• Structured weekend rostering with resident and ECC support.
• Professional autonomy with freedom to develop clinical protocols and services.
• Access to advanced surgical and diagnostic equipment.
• CPD support and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative, low bureaucracy independent hospital environment.
• Visa sponsorship and relocation support for eligible international candidates.
• Opportunity to work within a growing, specialist-led referral centre.

Why Join This Hospital?

This is a rare opportunity to join an independent specialist hospital that prioritises clinical freedom, collaboration and sustainable work practices.

You will work in an environment that actively supports innovation, protects clinician wellbeing and fosters long-term professional growth.

The hospital is designed to allow specialists to focus on high-quality medicine and surgery, without unnecessary corporate constraints.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced Small Animal Surgery Specialist or board-eligible clinician seeking a collaborative, autonomous and well-supported referral environment in Sydney, we would love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion, please submit your CV and cover letter via the contact details provided.

Benefits

Competitive Salary, Life insurance, Medical insurance, Dental Insurance