Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists

Veterinary Oncology Specialists & Registrars | Melbourne and Geelong, VIC

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

Melbourne & Geelong Animal Referral Service are proudly privately owned and operated, while regarded as Victoria’s leading specialist teams.

We are looking for oncologists (specialists and registrars) to join our truly outstanding team (choose your location) as our expansion continues. Full time or part time positions are available. This exciting opportunity is most suited to professionals who are team players and enjoy a highly collaborative multidisciplinary environment.

Within the MARS & GARS team you will enjoy a diverse and high-volume case load with excellent support from surgeons, medics, radiologists, criticalists and an aesthesiologist. A phenomenal team of oncology vets, interns and nurses ensures outstanding support while freeing 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.

The MARS & GARS vision is to be Victoria’s leading referral group. Extending beyond our first-class facilities, our team remains firmly at the core or our vision and we are dedicated to recruiting like-minded team players to help achieve this goal.

The MARS hospital is located in Melbourne’s East while GARS is located in Newtown, Geelong. Both facilities are packed with state-of-the-art equipment, some of which includes; onsite MRI, CT, C-arm Video Fluoroscopy, Endoscopy, Thoracoscopy, Laparoscopy, NIRF, Ultrasound, DR radiography, multiparameter patient monitoring, mechanical ventilators, ECG, blood gas/electrolyte, coagulation, haematology and biochemistry machines, electrochemotherapy.





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, which is well supported by imaging, internal medicine and surgical teams to deliver personalised, evidence-based care and provide hope and clarity to pet families navigating complex decisions.

We are specifically looking for dynamic team players who are 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 develop to the highest possible level will be strongly supported.

About You

You will have the following;

- 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 lifelong learning and continuing education
- Commitment to the culture and values of the business
- Honest,



reliable and loyal character.

What we can offer you

- Highly competitive remuneration
- Sign on bonus
- Relocation assistance (international or interstate)
- Part time or full-time employment
- Generous CPD allowance with loading 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 specialist’s job can be. Ie 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
- Opportunity to develop and further any or all areas of Oncology
- Work in a truly beautiful facility in an enviable location.
- An employer that aims to facilitate work life balance for all staff
- A caring and supportive environment that focuses on staff wellness and positive workplace culture
- Industry leading discounts for staff pets.

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