Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary ScientistsSmall Animal - Surgery SpecialistReady to Make Your Move? Join the JCU Vet Team in Tropical Australia! Are you ready to step into a role where your expertise makes a real difference? Join us and become an integral part of our dynamic and supportive team at JCU Vet, help us foster development, contribute to our mission of excellence, and enjoy the incredible lifestyle opportunities that North Queensland offers.Annual Salary $200,000 – $300,000 (AUD) + super + benefitsWell-equipped multi-disciplinary HospitalFulltime permanent positionVisa sponsorship and relocation assistanceTropical LifestyleJCU Vet is the Clinical Small Animal Teaching Hospital for James Cook University School of Veterinary Science located in Townsville, North Queensland. We are focused on providing excellence in clinical training for veterinary students and developing a postgraduate residency program.As part of our vision, we are expanding our team of specialists to further grow our clinical disciplines, including Emergency and Critical Care, Medicine, Surgery, Anaesthesia and Radiology.This position is perfect for veterinary specialists with experience in academia, clinical practice, teaching, and leadership. If you enjoy mentoring students and leading postgraduate research and training, we provide the resources and support to help you succeed.We are seeking a Specialist Small Animal Surgeon who shares our commitment to progressive patient care, lifelong learning, and a passion for teaching and mentoring. To succeed you should hold FANZCVS, DACVS or DECVS and a Veterinary degree eligible for registration in Australia.Consideration will be given to Small Animal Surgery Registrars who plan to undertake their Board examination in the next 12 months.Key Responsibilities: Lead a team delivering advanced surgical care for referred patients locally and statewide.Support and collaborate with other disciplines to foster a positive learning environment for students and staff.Mentor, oversee & support the development of veterinary interns and residents.Build strong relationships with referring veterinarians.Drive continuous improvement within the Surgery service.Share and expand expertise through in-house continuing education and clinician rounds.Engage in student case management, rounds, tutorials, and assessments.Competitive salary (AUD $200k–$300k) commensurate with experience.Generous CPD allowance and Continuing Education leave.A manageable caseload with diverse and interesting cases.Culture focused on individual growth and strong team support.Access to advanced facilities, including in-house lab, on-campus external lab, ultrasound, digital radiography, endoscopy, 160-slice CT.Opportunity to influence, inspire, and contribute to the next generation of veterinarians.Support for further professional development.This position is ideal for someone with a commitment to patient care, teaching, and mentoring in a supportive, multi-disciplinary environment.#J-18808-Ljbffr