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Specialist in Veterinary Oncology

J715542 Perth Western Australia Negotiable

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
• Collaborative, non-hierarchical specialist teamwork

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