Veterinary Oncologist | Melbourne, VIC.

Join a team where compassion, innovation, and excellence in care are at the heart of everything we do.

Melbourne Animal Referral Service are looking for another oncologist to join our truly outstanding team, full time or part time. This exciting opportunity is most suited to an oncologist who is a team player and enjoys a multidisciplinary environment. At MARS you will enjoy a diverse and high-volume case load with excellent support from surgeons, medics, radiologist, and anaesthesiologist. A phenomenal team of interns and nurses ensures outstanding support and frees up valuable time to focus on your core responsibilities. No weekends or on call ensures a great work-life balance too.

About Us

MARS and our sister hospital in Geelong, GARS, are proudly privately owned, multidisciplinary, small animal referral hospitals. Both hospitals are staffed 24/7 with onsite specialists in oncology, surgery, internal medicine, and diagnostic imaging. Our Specialists are supported by an outstanding team of interns, nursing, HR and customer service staff.

The MARS & GARS vision is to be Victoria’s leading referral group. Extending beyond our first-class facilities, we are dedicated to recruiting like-minded, team players to help achieve this goal. Both hospitals are brand-new and purpose-built with GARS opening in 2022 and MARS in 2024.

The MARS hospital is located in Hawthorn East, just 10 minutes from Melbourne’s CBD Our stellar location has onsite parking and is close to major arterials and public transport. The hospital is 1500 square meters and includes a 64 helical slice CT scanner, C-arm Video Fluoroscopy, Endoscopy, Ultrasound, DR radiography several human hospital grade theatres and space prepared for a 1.5 T MRI.

About the Role

Our Veterinary Oncologists, play a key role in diagnosing and treating pets with cancer using the latest advancements in medical oncology. You'll work closely with our established Oncology team, to deliver personalized, evidence-based care and provide hope and clarity to pet families navigating complex decisions.

We are specifically looking for a dynamic team player who is willing to collaborate with all members of staff while expanding our first-class services to patients, clients and referring vets. Area(s) of interest that the candidate wishes to advance to the highest possible level will be strongly supported.

What You’ll Do

  • Deliver comprehensive oncology consultations, staging, and treatment planning
  • Plan chemotherapy and other advanced anti-cancer therapies
  • Collaborate with Surgeons, Internal Medicine Specialists, and Radiologists
  • Actively support Residents via a supervised program of education and training
  • Guide clients with empathy, clarity, and compassionate communication
  • Contribute to ongoing clinical improvement and innovation
  • Work alongside experienced, dedicated nurses and interns to support high standards of patient care.

What We’re Looking For

  • A veterinary degree registerable in Victoria or a willingness to apply for special registration with the board and sit the Australasian Veterinary Examination
  • Specialist in Oncology (FANZCVS, DECVIM or DACVIM) currently registered or eligible for registration as a specialist within the state of Victoria.
  • Residency trained candidates will be considered.
  • Significant experience in all areas of Oncology
  • Passion for delivering the highest standard of care
  • Ability to work as part of a team is essential
  • Excellent communication skills also essential
  • Strong work ethic
  • Ability to lead and motivate junior staff
  • Ability to provide tuition, guidance and mentorship to junior staff
  • Commitment to the culture and values of the business
  • Honest, reliable and loyal character

What we can offer you

  • Sign on bonus.
  • Relocation assistance (international or interstate)
  • Highly competitive remuneration
  • Part-time or full-time employment
  • Generous CPD allowance and support to develop your skills and advance your career in a chosen area(s)
  • Privately owned centres. This ensures your ideas and requests are heard and acted upon expediently. The pace of change within the business has been very rapid so far. The business owners are specialist veterinarians and understand how difficult a specialists job can be, so you won’t just be a column on a spreadsheet with overpaid bean counters analysing your performance. We will take a much more holistic approach.
  • Interdepartmental collaboration between a truly multidisciplinary hospital
  • Opportunity to join a fun, friendly and highly efficient team

For a confidential discussion, or to apply, please contact Dr Alex Santamaria, asantamaria@marsvets.com.au or Dr Ricky Cashmore, rcashmore@garsvets.com.au

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