Specialist Small Animal Surgeon - Townsville, North QLD.

Are you looking for a genuine sea change without compromising on clinical standards, career progression, or team culture?

Imagine warm tropical weather year-round, minimal commute times, outstanding local schooling options and a lifestyle where the Great Barrier Reef, rainforest trails, mountain biking, and rock climbing are part of your regular week not just your annual leave.

NQ Care is a growing 24/7 Emergency and Referral Veterinary Hospital in Townsville North Queensland. Privately owned and led by a group of passionate Directors, we are building a preferred place to work through transparency, continuous learning and a true one-team approach.

We are excited to offer an opportunity for a full-time Small Animal Specialist Surgeon to join our expanding referral team.

You will not be working in isolation. Our surgical service is supported by a highly experienced part time Surgical Specialist, locum Surgical Specialist, a full-time Internal Medicine Specialist, senior Emergency & Critical Care veterinarians, highly skilled surgical and ECC nursing teams to ensure collaborative case management and strong clinical support at every step.

Clinical Scope

Our current and growing scope of practice includes:

  • Orthopedic surgery including TPLO, fracture repairs, total hip management 
  • Neurosurgery including hemilaminectomy, ventral slots, spinal fracture and stabilization
  • Advanced soft tissue surgery
  • Minimally invasive surgery
  • Complex referral cases
  • Multidisciplinary case collaboration between ECC, Internal Medicine, Imaging and Anesthesia

About You

  • Diplomate status with ACVS, ECVS, or FANZCVS preferred
  • Board-eligible candidates will be considered, with a negotiable study and exam support package
  • Must be eligible for registration in Australia
  • Strong interest in working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary referral and emergency environment
  • Excellent communication, clinical reasoning, and leadership skills
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development and mentorship of those around you

What’s In It For You?

  • Competitive and transparent remuneration package: $220,000–$300,000 base salary + commission + super (dependent on experience, qualifications, and role structure)
  • Potential buy in to the business for the right candidate in the future
  • Relocation support and visa sponsorship available for the right applicant
  • Ongoing registration and professional fees covered
  • Board exam and study leave support (where applicable)
  • Competitive paid parental leave
  • Highly skilled nursing and support teams who make your day run smoothly and efficiently
  • A culture-first workplace with genuine investment in wellbeing, growth, and connection and yes, cultural days that don’t revolve around pizza

If you are interested in a great opportunity to grow in a fast-paced environment, with excellent facilities on challenging and rewarding cases, we encourage you to apply!

Please send your resume and cover letter to careers@nqcare.com.au

We look forward to receiving your application!

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