Board-Certified or Residency-Trained Veterinary Oncologist

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 Current 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.

All applications are treated with the STRICTEST CONFIDENCE.

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📌 Board-Certified or Residency-Trained Veterinary Oncologist (Newcastle City Council)
🏢 Lloyd and Cowan
📍 Newcastle City Council