Veterinary Oncology Specialist | Newcastle, NSW
Full-Time or Part-Time | Visa Sponsorship and Relocation Support
Are you a Board-Certified or Residency-Trained Veterinary Oncologist looking for the opportunity to develop a service around your clinical interests?
An independent, purpose-built specialist and emergency hospital in Newcastle is seeking a Veterinary Oncologist to join its growing multidisciplinary team. This is an opportunity to help shape the future of oncology services within a hospital committed to clinical excellence, ethical medicine and genuine work-life balance.
The Hospital
The hospital has delivered specialist, referral and emergency care across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, the Hunter Valley and surrounding regions for more than 20 years.
Its newly opened, custom-designed facility includes:
Two surgical theatres
Eight consultation rooms
A dedicated ICU
Specialist diagnostic imaging with CT and ultrasound
Separate wards for cats, exotic animals and infectious patients
A comprehensive in-house laboratory
An on-site pharmacy
Dedicated spaces where staff can rest and recharge
You will work alongside clinicians across soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery, internal medicine, rehabilitation, behaviour, ophthalmology and 24/7 emergency and critical care.
This multidisciplinary environment supports collaborative case management and integrated patient care. Sustainable rosters and healthy caseloads ensure specialists have the time, resources and clinical support needed to deliver excellent outcomes.
The Opportunity
The position can be shaped around the successful candidate’s experience, interests and preferred working pattern.
Whether you would like to lead and develop a new oncology service, work within an established multidisciplinary referral team or combine clinical responsibilities with teaching interests, the hospital is open to creating a role that works for you.
Both full-time and part-time arrangements will be considered.
The Benefits
Competitive salary
Profit-sharing arrangement
Employee stock ownership opportunities
Visa sponsorship for international candidates
Comprehensive relocation assistance
Rent-free accommodation to help you settle into Newcastle
Five weeks of annual leave
Flexible employment arrangements
Generous CPD funding and study leave
Professional membership support
Experienced nursing and clinical support teams
Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing initiatives
Supportive, values-led leadership
The autonomy and flexibility of an independently owned hospital
About You
You will be a qualified veterinarian with:
A veterinary degree recognised for registration in New South Wales, such as a BVSc, DVM or equivalent
Board certification or completion of an approved residency in veterinary oncology
A commitment to professional integrity and patient-centred care
A collaborative approach to multidisciplinary working
A genuine interest in helping to build a meaningful and sustainable oncology service
Life in Newcastle
Newcastle offers an outstanding combination of professional opportunity and coastal living.
Enjoy beautiful beaches, excellent schools, universities and healthcare facilities alongside a thriving restaurant, wine and brewery scene. With direct flights to major Australian cities and the Hunter Valley nearby, Newcastle provides excellent connectivity without the pressures of living in a larger capital city.
Surf in the morning, consult in the afternoon and develop your specialist career without sacrificing your life outside work.
Interested? Get in touch today! Email Ciaran at ciaran@lloydandcowan.com or APPLY with your CV. For a confidential discussion, call / WhatsApp Ciaran on +447748 575 420
If this role isn’t quite right, but you’re looking for a new position, contact us on 028 8744 0649.
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