Veterinarian with surgical focus

Veterinarian, Orthopaedic & Soft Tissue Surgery Focus – Aura Veterinary Hospital
Sunshine Coast, QLD | Full-time or part-time | $150k-$170k/year

Love surgery?

Aura Veterinary Hospital is looking for a keen vet to lead surgery in our growing team. You’ll be comfortable performing orthopaedic procedures, you’ll enjoy helping colleagues build their own surgical skills, and you’ll have the chance to shape where our surgical services go next, including laparoscopy.

About us
We’re an independently owned hospital on the Sunshine Coast, bridging the gap between general practice and specialist care. Our patients receive advanced diagnostics and treatment, and our clients still get the personal relationship that makes general practice rewarding.

We’re well equipped: an onsite 32-slice CT scanner, digital radiography, ultrasound and dedicated orthopaedic surgical facilities. We’re also a Silver Cat Friendly Clinic and are working towards Fear Free accreditation.

The role
We are seeking a vet to take over our orthopedic and advanced surgical caseload from our lead vet. Advanced surgery will be the core of your working week, however you’ll still be performing consults. Your caseload will include:

Orthopaedic procedures:
Soft tissue surgeries
Mass removals and reconstructive procedures
Advanced soft tissue surgery
Routine desexing and soft tissue surgery
Laparoscopic surgery
We want to branch out into laparoscopic surgery, and we already have the equipment. What we need is someone to lead it. If you have laparoscopic experience, or the drive to build it, you can help set up and grow the service.

The gear:
We are very well-equipped, including Kyon titanium plates and screws.

Developing the team
You’ll help develop the surgical skills of our other vets, through shared cases, assisting, teaching and feedback. Working well in a team is important to us.

You might be a good fit if you: have strong surgical fundamentals and are confident doing orthopaedic procedures
operate independently and take pride in your patient care and surgical outcomes
have laparoscopic experience, or want to lead the introduction
enjoy teaching and sharing knowledge with colleagues
communicate well with clients and the wider team

Why Aura?
More time doing what you love. Become the lead surgical vet. Develop the workflow and standards of care you want to provide.
Interesting cases and the equipment to match. Advanced diagnostics and facilities, and laparoscopic gear ready to use.A chance to build something. Lead a new service and shape our surgical program.
A team that supports your growth. $2000 CPD allowance + 1 week leave.
The Sunshine Coast. Beaches, hinterland and an enviable lifestyle outside work.

Interested?
Send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]