Senior Veterinary Surgeon: Advanced Orthopaedics Lead

Geelong Group; Geelong; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Surgical revenue incentives

No routine on-call

Work across four Geelong clinics

Job summary

Vets of Geelong is recruiting a Senior Veterinary Surgeon to lead advanced small‑animal surgery across our four clinics in Geelong, Victoria. You would spend the vast majority of your time in surgery, with case management, client communication and collaboration with referring veterinarians.

The role offers a predominantly weekday schedule, strong surgical autonomy within an established group, and remuneration from AUD 200,000 per annum plus superannuation and surgical revenue incentives.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in orthopaedic and complex soft‑tissue surgery.
• Membership or Fellowship qualifications through the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists.
• Specialist qualifications such as ACVS or ECVS credentials.
• Other relevant postgraduate surgical qualifications.
• Significant practical surgical experience demonstrating advanced clinical capabilities.
• Formal specialist registration is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Focus on advanced small‑animal surgery, particularly orthopaedics and complex soft‑tissue procedures.
• Manage a surgical caseload, case selection and treatment planning.
• Pre‑operative consultations and client communication.
• Post‑operative case management and follow‑up.
• Collaborate with referring veterinarians and nursing teams.
• Develop and deliver an advanced surgical service within the four‑clinic group.

Skills

Orthopaedic surgery

Soft-tissue surgery

Clinical judgment

Client communication

Education

ANZCVS membership or fellowship

ACVS/ECVS credentials

Postgraduate surgical qualifications

Job description

Vets of Geelong is recruiting a Senior Veterinary Surgeon to lead advanced small‑animal surgery across our four clinics in Geelong, Victoria. You would spend the vast majority of your time in surgery, with case management, client communication and collaboration with referring veterinarians.

The role offers a predominantly weekday schedule, strong surgical autonomy within an established group, and remuneration from AUD 200,000 per annum plus superannuation and surgical revenue incentives.