Specialist Veterinary Cardiologist | Full-time or Part-time | Sydney, NSW

Anzcvs; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Equity scheme

Job summary

Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in Sydney seeks a Specialist Veterinary Cardiologist to join the team on a full-time or part-time basis. You will help lead open-heart mitral valve repair and interventional cardiology within a dynamic, independent hospital environment.

With a focus on innovation, you’ll collaborate across cardiology, anaesthesia, surgery, and diagnostic imaging. The role offers relocation support and a path into the VSOS equity scheme, welcoming

Qualifications

• Diplomate ACVIM (Cardiology) or equivalent qualifications.
• Eligibility for veterinary and specialist registration in NSW.
• Sound clinical judgement and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage congenital and acquired heart disease, arrhythmias and congestive heart failure.
• Perform and interpret cardiac investigations with clear treatment plans and follow-up.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across cardiology, anaesthesia, surgery and imaging.
• Contribute to open-heart mitral valve repair and interventional procedures.
• Assist development of clinical protocols and pursue interests in advanced echocardiography and electrophysiology.

Skills

Cardiology

Clinical judgment

Collaboration

Education

Diplomate ACVIM (Cardiology)

Diplomate ECVIM-CA (Cardiology)

FANZCVS in Cardiology or equivalent

Tools

Cardiac imaging equipment

Interventional cardiac procedures

Job description

Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists

Specialist Veterinary Cardiologist | Full-time or Part-time | Sydney, NSW

Open-heart mitral valve repair. Interventional cardiology. An independently owned hospital where innovation has no boundaries.

Veterinary Specialists of Sydney (VSOS) is seeking a specialist cardiologist to join Dr Julie Kavanagh and our multidisciplinary team, full time or part time, as we expand our cardiac service. We are a new, independently owned specialist and 24-hour emergency hospital with an energetic, enthusiastic team that keeps improving. If you are drawn to innovation and want to help shape what veterinary cardiology can achieve in Australia, we would love to talk with you.

Why cardiologists choose VSOS

• Open-heart mitral valve repair. Our established programme brings our Australian team together with a visiting Japanese cardiac surgical team. Over the next few years, we are building towards a more sustainable and affordable programme for local pet owners, and you can help lead that journey.
• Interventional cardiology. Our service includes PDA occlusion, balloon valvuloplasty and pacemaker implantation. Our team has also performed transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) and left atrial decompression (LAD).
• Room to innovate. Bring your ideas, new procedures and clinical interests. Our motto is Beyond possible, and we live and breathe it every day.
• A stake in our future. We have introduced an equity scheme so VSOS can remain independently owned, with invitations extended to senior clinicians and leadership staff.

Your package at a glance

Attractive and tailored to your experience and contribution

Superannuation

Paid on top of your base salary

Equity

Opportunity to be invited into the VSOS equity scheme

Continuing education

Two weeks of CE leave, plus a CE allowance on top

Annual leave

Four weeks

Relocation

Relocation package for interstate and international candidates

Available for eligible international candidates

Working pattern

Full time or part time, with roster and clinical scope discussed individually

Equipment to support advanced cardiac care

• Dedicated Philips EPIQ CVx cardiovascular ultrasound system, with a full range of cardiac probes.
• Philips X11-4t xMATRIX paediatric 3D-compatible transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE/TEE) probe.
• Philips Zenition 70 mobile C-arm fluoroscopy for diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Siemens SOMATOM go.Up 64-slice CT scanner.

Your role and clinical interests

• Diagnose and manage congenital and acquired heart disease, arrhythmias and congestive heart failure.
• Perform and interpret cardiac investigations, with clear treatment plans and follow-up for families and referring veterinarians.
• Collaborate with cardiology, anaesthesia, surgery, internal medicine, diagnostic imaging and emergency and critical care colleagues.
• Contribute to interventional procedures and the open-heart mitral valve repair programme, including patient selection, cardiac assessment and ongoing care, according to your experience and interests.
• Help develop clinical protocols, education and the service, with scope to pursue interests such as advanced echocardiography, arrhythmia management and electrophysiology.

Established specialists and newly qualified Diplomates are welcome. We can shape the clinical scope around your expertise and goals.

About you

You hold Diplomate ACVIM (Cardiology), Diplomate ECVIM-CA (Cardiology), FANZCVS in Cardiology or an equivalent recognised qualification, with eligibility for veterinary and specialist registration in NSW. You bring sound clinical judgement, kindness, a collaborative approach and a genuine curiosity for innovation.

Make Sydney your next move

Enjoy Cronulla’s beaches, the Royal National Park and Sydney’s cultural life. Australian and international applicants are welcome.

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