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Veterinary Anaesthesia Specialist

J811336 Adelaide South Australia Adelaide Negotiable

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:

• Internal Medicine
• Surgery
• Emergency & Critical Care
• Neurology & Neurosurgery
• Oncology
• Ophthalmology
• Dermatology
• Diagnostic Imaging (MRI, CT, ultrasound, radiography, EMG/EEG)
• Physiotherapy and rehabilitation services

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.
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary specialist hospital environment.
• 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