Surgery Specialist - VRH Dandenong

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. VRH is a multidisciplinary referral hospital and 24/7 Emergency Centre located in Melbourne's south-east. Our surgery department currently consists of a Specialist Surgeon and Registrar, supported by dedicated and rotating interns and an experienced team of surgical nurses. 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. As a multidisciplinary referral hospital, VRH attracts a diverse and often highly complex caseload.

Responsibilities

Managing challenging orthopaedic and soft tissue cases; Collaborating with specialist colleagues across multiple disciplines; Delivering patient-focused care and the highest standard of patient care; Contributing to clinical excellence, education and the continued growth of the surgery service

Requirements

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

Benefits

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; Four-day working week; Four weeks paid annual leave plus public holidays; Relocation assistance and visa support for eligible candidates; Paid parental leave; National retail, travel and health discounts including access to Fitness Passport; Employee assistance program through Telus Health; Wellbeing programs and career development opportunities across the wider Greencross network; Large staff room with fresh fruit, snacks and espresso coffee made from locally sourced beans; 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