Join a Leading Specialist Referral Hospital in Adelaide
An exciting opportunity is available for a Board-Certified Veterinary Anaesthetist or Residency-Trained Clinician eligible for specialist certification to join one of Australia's largest and most comprehensive veterinary referral hospitals in Adelaide, South Australia.
This is a full-time position within a rapidly growing multidisciplinary specialist hospital, offering advanced anaesthesia services across a wide range of complex referral and emergency cases.
The successful candidate will join one of the largest anaesthesia teams in the country, working collaboratively within a highly supportive, specialist-led environment.
About the Hospital
This leading specialist referral hospital has experienced significant expansion since opening in 2021 and now provides a broad range of advanced veterinary services, including:
The hospital continues to grow, with additional specialties being introduced as part of an ongoing commitment to comprehensive referral care.
Designed as a modern, purpose-built facility, the hospital supports high-acuity case management, multidisciplinary collaboration and advanced clinical care delivery.
Facilities & Equipment
The hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic and surgical infrastructure, including:
Dedicated Emergency and Intensive Care Unit
High-field MRI scanner
CT imaging
Digital radiography
Advanced ultrasound systems
EMG and EEG diagnostic capabilities
Three fully equipped surgical theatres
Interventional radiology suite with C-arm
Full in-house diagnostic laboratory
Advanced anaesthesia monitoring systems
Ventilatory and critical care support equipment
These facilities support complex anaesthetic management across a diverse referral caseload.
The Team
You will be joining one of the largest anaesthesia specialist teams in Australia, supported by:
Specialist Anaesthetists across multiple hospitals
Emergency and Critical Care Specialists
Surgeons and interventional specialists
Internal Medicine clinicians
Oncology, Neurology and Ophthalmology teams
Highly experienced veterinary nurses and interns
The hospital operates within a wider specialist network, enabling collaboration, shared expertise and multidisciplinary case support across multiple sites.
The Role
As a Veterinary Anaesthesia Specialist, you will play a key role in delivering advanced anaesthetic and analgesic care across a wide variety of complex surgical and diagnostic procedures.
You will work closely with critical care, surgical and imaging teams to ensure optimal patient safety and outcomes, while contributing to clinical teaching and service development within a growing specialist hospital.
Key Responsibilities
Providing advanced anaesthesia and analgesia for complex referral and emergency cases.
Developing and implementing anaesthetic protocols and pain management strategies.
Collaborating with surgeons, critical care and diagnostic teams.
Supporting perioperative care and patient monitoring in high-acuity cases.
Supervising and mentoring interns, residents and veterinary nurses.
Contributing to service development and clinical improvement initiatives.
Participating in teaching and continuing education activities.
Ensuring best-practice standards in patient safety and anaesthetic care.
What We're Looking For
Essential
Board-certified Veterinary Anaesthetist (DACVAA, DECVAA, FANZCVS or equivalent), or residency-trained clinician eligible for specialist certification.
Eligibility for veterinary registration in South Australia.
Strong clinical expertise in veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary referral environment.
Commitment to clinical excellence and compassionate patient care.
Desirable
Experience in a referral or specialist hospital setting.
Interest in teaching, mentoring or training programs.
Experience contributing to service development or clinical leadership.
What's on Offer
This opportunity includes a highly competitive and comprehensive package:
Generous salary packaging.
Full relocation support, including travel assistance.
Full coverage of visa costs for eligible international candidates.
Generous Continuing Education allowance.
Excellent work-life balance within a supportive clinical environment.
Opportunity to work within one of the largest anaesthesia teams in the country.
Opportunity to mentor junior veterinarians and contribute to training.
Inclusive and supportive team culture.
Why Join This Team?
This is an opportunity to join a rapidly expanding specialist hospital that is redefining veterinary referral care in South Australia.
You will work alongside leading specialists in a highly collaborative environment, supported by advanced facilities and a strong culture of clinical excellence, teamwork and professional growth.
Apply Today
If you are an experienced Veterinary Anaesthetist or residency-trained clinician seeking to join a progressive, multidisciplinary specialist hospital with advanced facilities and strong professional support, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact the recruitment team via the details provided.
Benefits
Competitive Salary, Paid Vacations, Life insurance, Medical insurance
Adelaide 
South Australia 
Negotiable
Competitive Salary, 
Paid Vacations, 
Life insurance, 
Medical insurance
