Locum Small Animal Surgery Specialist

Locum Small Animal Surgery Specialist

Peninsula Vet Emergency & Referral Hospital – Mornington Peninsula, VIC

Highly skilled specialist team | Coastal lifestyle 

About Peninsula Vet Emergency & Referral Hospital

Peninsula Vet Emergency & Referral Hospital is a multi-disciplinary specialist and 24/7 emergency hospital located on Victoria’s scenic Mornington Peninsula. Our team includes skilled specialists in surgery, internal medicine, anaesthesia, and emergency & critical care, supported by experienced nurses and support staff.

We’re proud to provide patient-focused care in a purpose-built facility that encourages collaboration, clinical excellence, and ongoing professional development.

Our team values open communication, genuine teamwork, and a supportive culture where everyone plays a part in achieving the best possible outcomes for our patients and their families.

Join Peninsula Vet Emergency & Referral Hospital and be part of a dynamic team delivering exceptional veterinary care while enjoying an ideal work-life balance.

We are now seeking a Locum Small Animal Surgery Specialist to join our high-performing surgery service on a flexible, short-term or medium-term basis.

As a Locum Surgery Specialist, you will:

  • Manage and perform advanced surgical procedures, including orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery
  • Work alongside our surgery specialists, surgery interns, and ECC teams
  • Support case discussions, inpatient care, and collaborative clinical planning
  • Contribute to a positive, team-driven environment with open communication
    Optionally participate in mentoring or teaching depending on your availability.

Why Locum With Us?

World-class facilities:

  • CT, fluoroscopy, digital radiography
  • Advanced ultrasound (cardiac & abdominal)
  • Full endoscopy suite (rigid & flexible, arthroscopy)
  • Dedicated ICU and 24/7 ECC service
  • Australia’s only VECCS-registered hospital
  • Exceptional team collaboration.

What We Offer Locum Specialists

  • Competitive specialist locum rates
  • Travel & accommodation assistance (where applicable)
  • A well-supported surgical service with skilled theatre, anaesthesia, and ECC teams
  • Exposure to a high-level caseload with excellent clinical resources
  • A workplace culture built on integrity, collaboration, excellence, and genuine care
  • Plus, enjoy working just minutes from the Mornington Peninsula’s best wineries, beaches, and nature trails ideal for a relaxed work–life balance. 

Meet Your Future Colleagues

This is your chance to work alongside a well-regarded specialist team that values collaboration and consistently strives for clinical excellence.

  • Dr Christine, Head of Department Emergency & Critical Care Specialist. Her special interests include complex trauma management, sepsis, transfusion medicine, respiratory physiology and emergencies, including mechanical ventilation
  • Dr Kathryn, Small Animal Internal Medicine Registrar. Her interests include minimally invasive procedures and techniques, gastroenterology, immune mediated disease and endocrinology.
  • Dr Merrin, Emergency & Critical Care Specialist. Her special interests include Emergency soft-tissue surgery, Mechanical Ventilation, communication, leadership theory, and mentoring.
  • Dr Alasdair, Small Animal Surgery Specialist. His special interests include cranial cruciate ligament rupture (TPLO), lameness cases, complex fractures, and hip replacements and micro/nano hip replacements.

Requirements

  • Board-certified Small Animal Surgery Specialist (ACVS/ECVS), ANZCVS Fellow, or residency-trained surgeon
  • Eligible for veterinary registration with the AVBC (limited registration considered)
  • Strong communication skills and a commitment to team-based care 

Curious to Learn More?

We know making a career move across states or borders is a big decision. That’s why we’re here to support you every step of the way. If you’re passionate about veterinary excellence and want to be part of a team driven by integrity, community, and genuine care, we’d love to hear from you. Click the "Apply now" button below or for further information please contact: Cassandra Woolums - Talent Acquisition Business Partner for Speciality at cassandra.woolums@vet.partners

About VetPartners

VetPartners is the leading veterinary network in Australia and New Zealand, comprising 270+ clinics and 11 specialty hospitals. We support more than 1,300 veterinarians and 3,000 clinical staff, delivering exceptional care across 3.2 million patient visits annually. 

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