Veterinary Specialist - Surgery - Centre for Animal Referral & Emergency (CARE)
Full-time
Veterinary Surgery Registrar/Specialist (Locum) | Full or Part-Time Opportunity
At Centre for Animal Referral & Emergency (CARE) Veterinary Hospital, we're seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our collaborative specialist team in Collingwood, Melbourne.
Our Surgery department is led by Dr Guy Yates supported by Dr Brenton Chambers.
This opportunity is ideal for a surgeon looking for a rewarding caseload, a supportive multidisciplinary environment, and flexibility within a well-established referral hospital.
Working alongside experienced surgeons, ECC clinicians, and specialists across multiple disciplines, you'll have the opportunity to manage carefully selected surgical cases where quality patient outcomes take precedence over case volume.
Why CARE?
CARE Collingwood is one of Australia's leading emergency and specialist referral hospitals, providing advanced veterinary care across a wide range of disciplines.
Located in vibrant inner-city Melbourne, CARE has built a reputation for clinical excellence, collaboration, and exceptional patient care.
Our surgical service works closely with Emergency & Critical Care and Internal Medicine teams to ensure seamless case management and optimal outcomes for patients and their families.
The Role
This is a purely clinical position with no administrative responsibilities, allowing you to focus on what you do best: delivering outstanding surgical care.
Roster & Schedule
Mix of dedicated surgery and consultation days
Participation in a shared after-hours roster
9.5-hour workdays, with occasional overtime as required
Caseload
You'll enjoy a diverse and interesting surgical caseload including:
Soft Tissue Surgery
Complex soft tissue procedures
Urological surgery
Referral surgical cases




CU and ECC surgical support
Orthopaedic Surgery
Fracture repair and plating
Total hip replacements
In addition to surgical procedures, surgeons contribute to:
Shared consulting responsibilities
ICU referral support
Our focus is on carefully considered, high-quality patient care rather than high-volume surgery.
You will work alongside an experienced surgical team within a highly collaborative hospital environment.
The role involves close interaction with:
Emergency & Critical Care clinicians
Internal Medicine specialists
Dedicated nursing teams
Success in this position will come from a team-first mindset and a genuine commitment to working collaboratively across departments to achieve the best possible patient outcomes.
Who We're Looking For
We're seeking a veterinarian who:
Is ACVS, ECVS or FANZCVS qualified, residency trained, or working toward specialist credentials
Is comfortable managing both complex soft tissue and orthopaedic cases
Enjoys working within a multidisciplinary hospital environment
Communicates effectively with colleagues, clients and referring veterinarians
Takes a collaborative and patient-centred approach to care
Values teamwork and clinical excellence
Whether you're seeking a flexible locum opportunity or exploring a longer-term role within a specialist hospital, we'd love to hear from you.
What We Offer
Competitive locum rates
After-hours call-in fee per case
One week of study leave annually
Opportunity to work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team
Exposure to complex referral and surgical cases
Supportive and team-oriented culture
Potential for ongoing work in the future (subject to business needs)
Next Steps
If you're looking for a surgical role where collaboration, case quality and patient outcomes are the priority, we would love to speak with you.
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📌 Veterinary Specialist - Surgery - Centre For Animal Referral & Emergency (Care) (Melbourne)
🏢 Greencross Pet Wellness
📍 Melbourne