Locum Veterinary Surgery Specialist

SASH - the Small Animal Specialist Hospital; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 138,000 - 248,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel and accommodation support

Competitive locum rates

Job summary

SASH Sunshine Coast is seeking an experienced Locum Surgery Specialist to cover scheduled periods in one of Australia’s premier coastal referral hospitals. The role offers access to advanced surgical and diagnostic equipment and a collaborative, supportive team environment.

Qualified candidates will be recognised as Small Animal Surgery Specialists or have completed an approved residency and be eligible for certifying examinations. Travel and accommodation support is available.

Qualifications

• Be a recognised Small Animal Surgery Specialist (Fellow ANZCVS or Diplomate ACVS/ECVS).
• OR have completed an approved residency training in small animal surgery and be eligible to sit certifying examination.
• Value a hospital culture built on teamwork, collaboration, inclusivity and empathy.
• Be passionate about delivering exceptional patient and client care.

Responsibilities

• Join a highly experienced and collaborative surgery team with support from a large multidisciplinary network.
• Provide cover as Locum Surgery Specialist during designated periods.
• Utilise state-of-the-art surgical and diagnostic equipment available at SASH Sunshine Coast.

Skills

Small animal surgery

Education

Fellow ANZCVS or Diplomate ACVS/ECVS

Job description

Locum Surgery Specialist - SASH Sunshine Coast

About SASH Sunshine Coast

SASH is Australia's largest veterinarian-owned and veterinarian-led network of specialist and emergency hospitals. Our beautiful Sunshine Coast hospital opened in 2019 and has established itself as a leading referral centre delivering gold-standard patient care in one of Australia's most sought-after coastal locations.

Located just one hour north of Brisbane and 30 minutes from Noosa, the Sunshine Coast offers an incredible lifestyle with stunning beaches, subtropical hinterland, year-round sunshine, and easy access to iconic destinations including Fraser Island and the Great Barrier Reef.

To learn more about the Sunshine Coast lifestyle, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKyQxGI5s9U

The Locum Opportunity

SASH Sunshine Coast is seeking an experienced Locum Surgery Specialist to provide cover during the following periods:

• 25 November 2026 - 4 December 2026
• 12 December 2026 - 24 December 2026

You'll be joining a highly experienced and collaborative surgery team, with support from a large multidisciplinary specialist network across SASH.

The team is fully equipped with state-of-the-art technology including endoscopy, ultrasound, digital X-ray, endoscopy, Shimadzu C-arm fluoroscopy and a 16 slice GE CT scanner. We have full range of arthroscopy and laparoscopic/thoracoscopic equipment. Synthes and striker drills, BFX hip kits, large range of surgical implants (Multiple locking plate systems, BFX interlocking nails, IMEX ESF systems), Ligasure and TA/GIA staplers.

We provide a complete range of clinical services to our patients with our network of hospitals working collaboratively together across the country. To find out more about SASH, please visit: www.sashvets.com

This is an excellent opportunity to enjoy a working holiday in one of Australia's premier coastal destinations while managing a rewarding referral surgery caseload.

About You

To be considered, you will:

• Be a recognised Small Animal Surgery Specialist (Fellow ANZCVS or Diplomate ACVS/ECVS)
• OR have completed an approved residency training program in small animal surgery and be eligible to sit a certifying examination
• Value a hospital culture built on teamwork, collaboration, inclusivity and empathy
• Be passionate about delivering exceptional patient and client care

What's on Offer

• Competitive locum rates
• Travel and accommodation support available
• Opportunity to work in a modern, purpose-built referral hospital
• Access to advanced surgical and diagnostic equipment
• Collaboration with one of Australia's largest and most experienced surgery teams
• Support from a highly skilled multidisciplinary specialist and nursing team
• The chance to enjoy the Sunshine Coast lifestyle while working with a market-leading specialist hospital