Founding Veterinary Radiologist & Imaging Lead

European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

SAVC specialist registration support

Generous annual leave

Job summary

VetsCape Small Animal Hospital in Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa, seeks a Specialist in Small Animal Diagnostic Imaging (Radiologist) to lead our in-house imaging service. You will interpret CT and MRI studies and shape imaging workflows across the hospital.

This founding role includes developing protocols, mentoring residents, and collaborating with surgery and medicine teams to advance patient care. Relocation support and generous leave are on offer.

Qualifications

• Qualified specialist in veterinary diagnostic imaging or equivalent training.
• Residency-trained and board-eligible or actively pursuing board certification.
• Experience in small animal imaging is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and report CT and MRI studies.
• Support interventional and image-guided procedures with surgery and medicine teams.
• Develop imaging protocols, quality standards and reporting turnaround targets.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, tumour boards and case discussions.
• Support residency programs and train junior staff.
• Consult with referring veterinarians to guide patient care.

Skills

Radiology reporting

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Dipl. ECVDI

DACVR

Residency-trained & board-eligible

Tools

CT

MRI

Job description

VetsCape Small Animal Hospital in Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa, seeks a Specialist in Small Animal Diagnostic Imaging (Radiologist) to lead our in-house imaging service. You will interpret CT and MRI studies and shape imaging workflows across the hospital.

This founding role includes developing protocols, mentoring residents, and collaborating with surgery and medicine teams to advance patient care. Relocation support and generous leave are on offer.