Surgery Specialist

Small Animal Specialist Hospital (Sash); Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship

Relocation support

CE allowance

Work-life balance

Job summary

SASH Gold Coast is seeking a board-certified Surgery Specialist or residency-trained veterinarian to join our specialist team at SASH Gold Coast.

For specialists considering a move to Australia, SASH offers visa sponsorship and relocation support for you and your family, helping make the transition as seamless as possible while advancing your specialist career in one of Australia's most desirable coastal locations.

Qualifications

• Eligible for veterinary registration in Queensland, Australia.
• Hold specialist qualifications in Small Animal Surgery (ANZCVS) or Diplomate (ACVS/ECVS).
• Residency-trained and board-eligible, seeking a supportive environment to complete your specialist pathway.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of orthopaedic, soft tissue and complex surgical cases.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and mentors within the SASH Surgery network.
• Provide expert surgical care and contribute to ongoing professional development and teaching.

Skills

Board-certified surgeon

Residency-trained

Australia registration

Education

Specialist qualifications in Small Animal Surgery (ANZCVS) or Diplomate (ACVS/ECVS)

Job description

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• Join a team of three Board Certified Surgeons and a Resident in Surgery


• Visa Sponsorship & Relocation Support Available


• Gold Coast lifestyle with excellent work-life balance

Surgery Specialist – Gold Coast, Australia

Ready for your next chapter on Australia's stunning Gold Coast?

SASH is seeking a board-certified Surgery Specialist or residency-trained veterinarian in Small Animal Surgery to join our specialist team at SASH Gold Coast.

For specialists considering a move to Australia, SASH offers visa sponsorship and relocation support for you and your family, helping make the transition as seamless as possible while advancing your specialist career in one of Australia's most desirable coastal locations.

This is a unique opportunity to join a growing multidisciplinary hospital while enjoying access to the wider SASH Surgery network - one of the largest and most experienced groups of veterinary surgeons in Australia.

Why SASH?

The Small Animal Specialist Hospital (SASH) is the largest privately owned network of specialist and emergency veterinary hospitals in Australia, with nine hospitals nationwide.

Founded by veterinarians, SASH is built around a simple purpose: to help pets and their families live their best lives.

Our specialist-led, collaborative environment enables you to work alongside leading clinicians while drawing on the expertise of the broader SASH network to achieve the best outcomes for your patients.

Why the Gold Coast?

The Gold Coast offers a lifestyle that's hard to match anywhere else in the world. From iconic beaches and national parks to world‑class dining, sporting events and outdoor adventures, it's a destination where people genuinely enjoy the balance between a fulfilling career and an exceptional quality of life.

With a warm climate year-round and easy access to Brisbane, Byron Bay and some of Australia's most spectacular natural attractions, the Gold Coast is an ideal place to build a rewarding specialist career while enjoying everything that makes Australia such a sought‑after place to live.

About SASH Gold Coast

SASH Gold Coast is the region's only fully integrated specialist and 24/7 emergency veterinary hospital, providing advanced multidisciplinary care for pets across the Gold Coast and Northern NSW. Our purpose‑built hospital in Robina includes specialist departments, emergency services, advanced diagnostic imaging, intensive care facilities and dedicated surgical theatres under one roof.

Our hospital offers:

• Surgery


• Internal Medicine


• Neurology & Neurosurgery


• Diagnostic Imaging


• Anaesthesia


• 24/7 Emergency & Critical Care


• Intensive Care Unit (ICU)


• Blood Bank

With access to the wider SASH network, you'll collaborate with specialists across multiple disciplines and locations while maintaining the close‑knit culture of a growing team. Learn more about SASH Gold Coast:

The Opportunity

We're looking for a Surgery Specialist to join our team as demand for specialist surgical services continues to grow across the Gold Coast and Northern NSW. Working alongside three Board Certified Surgeons and a Resident in Surgery, you'll become part of a well‑established surgical team managing a diverse caseload of orthopaedic, soft tissue and complex surgical cases.

Supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team and a strong referral network, you'll have the opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth and development of surgical services at SASH Gold Coast. As part of the wider SASH Surgery network, you'll also benefit from ongoing collaboration, mentorship and professional development opportunities with specialist colleagues across Australia.

Our purpose‑built facility features:

• Three dedicated operating theatres


• CT Scanner


• Fluoroscopy


• The Gold Coast's only MRI (Siemens 1.5T) for animals


• Intensive Care Unit


• Advanced anaesthesia support


• Dedicated emergency and critical care services


• Experienced specialist nursing teams dedicated to patient care and surgical support

About You

To be considered, you will:

• Value a culture of inclusivity, empathy and teamwork.


• Be eligible for veterinary registration in Queensland, Australia.


• Hold specialist qualifications in Small Animal Surgery as a Fellow (ANZCVS) or Diplomate (ACVS/ECVS).


• Be residency‑trained and board‑eligible, seeking a supportive environment to complete your specialist pathway (strongly encouraged to apply).

What's in it for You?

At SASH, we're committed to creating an environment where specialists can thrive. Benefits include:

• Attractive salary package with a values‑based bonus program that recognises teamwork, leadership and contribution.


• Visa sponsorship and relocation support for international candidates and their families.


• Generous continuing education allowance and conference support.


• Access to a national network of highly experienced Surgery Specialists for collaboration and case discussion.


• State‑of‑the‑art surgical and diagnostic facilities.


• A veterinarian‑owned and led organisation that understands specialist practice.


• Strong referral relationships and a loyal client base.


• Excellent work‑life balance in one of Australia's premier lifestyle destinations.


• Bring your pet to work, employee discounts and social events.

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