Specialist in Veterinary Oncology 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 Veterinary Oncology to join the founding specialist team.
This is an independently owned, locally led hospital that is deeply connected to its community. Every clinical decision is guided by what matters most: excellent medicine, genuine compassion, and the wellbeing of patients, clients, and the veterinary team. The culture is built around collaboration, clinical excellence, and a shared commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care.
The Opportunity
This is a unique opportunity to join a growing multidisciplinary specialist team in a hospital where oncology is a core founding service.
Clinical decision-making is led by expertise and supported by evidence-based medicine, with the freedom to allocate appropriate time, diagnostics, and resources to each case. The oncology service operates within a genuinely collaborative environment, where complex cases are discussed collectively across disciplines, and communication is open, respectful, and continuous.
You will be joining at an exciting stage of development, helping to shape the oncology service within a hospital designed for high-level specialist care.
Hospital Services & Facilities
The hospital provides 24/7 Emergency & Critical Care alongside multiple specialist services, including:
Oncology
Surgery
Internal Medicine
Cardiology
Diagnostic Imaging
Anaesthesia
Advanced infrastructure includes:
Imaging & diagnostics
Siemens 1.5T MRI (MAGNETOM Flow.Ace B60)
64-slice CT (Siemens SOMATOM go.All)
Digital radiography and mobile C-arm
GE ultrasound systems for advanced imaging
Clinical support systems
24/7 intensive care unit for complex medical and oncology cases
Dedicated isolation wards (separate feline and canine facilities)
In-house blood bank and transfusion medicine
Comprehensive in-house laboratory including haematology, biochemistry, blood gas analysis, urinalysis, ROTEM, and more
Endoscopy suite and fluoroscopy-supported interventional procedures
Fear Free-designed hospital with dedicated feline spaces
Oncology Service & Structure
Oncology at ACES is designed to be highly collaborative and integrated within the wider hospital structure.
The service includes:
Regular multidisciplinary case discussions
Embedded journal clubs and case reviews
Shared clinical decision-making across specialties
Strong coordination with emergency and referral services
Clear communication pathways with referring veterinarians
The focus is on delivering thoughtful, well-supported treatment planning and optimal patient outcomes through teamwork and shared expertise.
Culture & Working Environment
Beyond clinical infrastructure, the hospital has been built around a culture of:
Professional respect and psychological safety
Realistic caseload expectations and sustainable workflows
Active leadership focus on wellbeing and retention
Continuous learning, mentorship, and clinical development
The goal is to create an environment where high standards of medicine are achieved without compromising clinician wellbeing.
About You
You are a passionate veterinary oncologist who values both clinical excellence and collaboration. You will bring:
Board certification, board eligibility, or completion of a recognised oncology residency
Eligibility for registration in Western Australia
Strong commitment to evidence-based medicine
Excellent communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills
Professional integrity, empathy, and a patient-centred approach
A collaborative and forward-thinking mindset
Package & Benefits
Competitive and flexible remuneration package, commensurate with experience
Relocation assistance and visa support (if applicable)
Continuing professional development allowance
Dedicated conference leave
Salary packaging options
Leave entitlements in line with National Employment Standards
Location Perth Lifestyle
Perth offers an outstanding quality of life, with year-round sunshine, beautiful beaches, and an outdoor-focused lifestyle. It provides an ideal balance between high-level specialist veterinary practice and relaxed, liveable surroundings.
Benefits
Competitive Salary, Life insurance, Medical insurance, Fear Free Practice, 401k
Perth 
Western Australia 
Negotiable
Competitive Salary, 
Life insurance, 
Medical insurance, 
Fear Free Practice, 
401k
