Veterinary Surgery Specialist

CORE Veterinary Surgical Clinic; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day working week

Relocation assistance and visa support

$5,000 CPD allowance and study leave

Greencross benefits and wellbeing/ass.

Job summary

The Veterinary Referral Hospital (VRH) in Melbourne's south-east is seeking a Veterinary Specialist Surgeon to join our established surgical team within one of Australia's leading multidisciplinary referral hospitals.

Our surgery department currently includes a Specialist Surgeon and Registrar, supported by interns and a skilled nursing team, with access to advanced orthopaedic and soft tissue equipment and a wide range of related specialties.

Qualifications

• ACVS, ECVS or FANZCVS board-certified, or eligible to sit qualifying examinations
• Available to join VRH from December 2026 (flexible for the right candidate)
• Passionate about delivering exceptional patient care
• Collaborative by nature and enjoy working within a multidisciplinary environment
• Keen to contribute to clinical excellence, education and the continued growth of the surgery service

Education

ACVS, ECVS or FANZCVS board-certified, or eligible to sit qualifying examinations

Job description

The Veterinary Referral Hospital (VRH) is seeking a Veterinary Specialist Surgeon to join our established surgical team within one of Australia's leading multidisciplinary referral hospitals. Our surgery department currently consists of a Specialist Surgeon and Registrar, supported by dedicated and rotating interns and an experienced team of surgical nurses. We work closely with specialists across Anaesthesia, Emergency & Critical Care, Diagnostic Imaging, Neurology, Internal Medicine and Oncology to deliver the highest standard of patient care.

VRH is a multidisciplinary referral hospital and 24/7 Emergency Centre located in Melbourne's south-east. We pride ourselves on delivering patient-focused care, believing that the best outcomes are achieved through collaboration between specialties. Our supportive culture, strong interdepartmental relationships and commitment to clinical excellence make VRH a rewarding and enjoyable place to work.

Our purpose-built hospital is equipped with advanced technology including fluoroscopy, 16-slice CT, 1.5T MRI, digital radiography and a full suite of surgical instrumentation. Surgeons have access to a broad range of specialist orthopaedic and soft tissue equipment, including ILOC interlocking nails, pedicle screw systems, Arthrex SynACART®, Evolox and C-LOX systems, micro total hip replacement equipment, arthroscopy, and laparoscopy/thoracoscopy capabilities.

As a multidisciplinary referral hospital, VRH attracts a diverse and often highly complex caseload. Our surgeons regularly manage challenging orthopaedic and soft tissue cases while benefiting from collaboration with specialist colleagues across multiple disciplines.

About You

• ACVS, ECVS or FANZCVS board-certified, or eligible to sit qualifying examinations
• Available to join VRH from December 2026 (flexible for the right candidate)
• Passionate about delivering exceptional patient care
• Collaborative by nature and enjoy working within a multidisciplinary environment
• Keen to contribute to clinical excellence, education and the continued growth of the surgery service

Why Join the VRH Team?

Competitive Remuneration & Professional Development

• Competitive remuneration package
• $5,000 CPD allowance plus study leave
• Veterinary Board registration and/or AVA membership fees covered
• Access to in-house learning opportunities and professional development programs

Work-Life Balance

We recognise the importance of maintaining a sustainable and rewarding specialist career.

• Four-day working week
• Four weeks paid annual leave plus public holidays

Supportive Team Environment

• Collaborative multidisciplinary team with strong relationships across all departments
• Excellent nursing and intern support
• Inclusive and friendly workplace culture focused on wellbeing and work-life balance
• Large staff room with fresh fruit, snacks and espresso coffee made from locally sourced beans

Relocation & Lifestyle

• Relocation assistance and visa support available for eligible candidates
• The opportunity to live and work in Melbourne, one of Australia's most vibrant and liveable cities, offering outstanding lifestyle, education and recreational opportunities

Additional Greencross Benefits

Access to an extensive range of Greencross professional development and wellbeing initiatives, including:

• Paid parental leave
• National retail, travel and health discounts including access to Fitness Passport
• Employee assistance program through Telus Health, providing 24/7 confidential counselling and support for you and your family
• Wellbeing programs and career development opportunities across the wider Greencross network