Microsurgical spinal and brain surgery. In office 1.5T MRI. An independently owned hospital where innovation has no boundaries.

Veterinary Specialists of Sydney (VSOS) is seeking a specialist neurologist to join Dr Diego Alza Salvatierra and our multidisciplinary team, full time or part time, as we expand our neurology and neurosurgery service. We are an independently owned specialist and 24-hour emergency hospital with an energetic, enthusiastic team that keeps improving. If you are drawn to innovation and want to help shape what veterinary neurology can achieve in Australia, we would love to talk with you.

Why neurologists choose VSOS

Neurosurgery under the microscope. Our service performs spinal decompression (hemilaminectomy, mini-hemilaminectomy, ventral slot and dorsal laminectomy), spinal fracture repair and brain tumour surgery, with high-definition operating microscopes as standard.

Rapid answers under one roof. On-site 1.5T MRI and CT, cerebrospinal fluid analysis and electrophysiology testing, backed by a 24/7 hospital, mean neurological emergencies can be imaged and treated without transfer.

Integrated recovery. Work alongside our specialist anaesthesia team, a dedicated ICU and a certified rehabilitation team (CCRT and CCRP trained) who start physical therapy early for spinal and neurological patients.

Room to innovate. Bring your ideas, new procedures and clinical interests. Our motto is Beyond possible, and we live and breathe it every day.

A stake in our future. We have introduced an equity scheme so VSOS can remain independently owned, with invitations extended to senior clinicians and leadership staff.

Your package at a glance





Base salary Attractive and tailored to your experience and contribution

Superannuation Paid on top of your base salary

Equity Opportunity to be invited into the VSOS equity scheme

Continuing education Two weeks of CE leave, plus a CE allowance on top

Annual leave Four weeks

Relocation Relocation package for interstate and international candidates

Visa sponsorship Available for eligible international candidates

Wellbeing Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Working pattern Full time or part time, with roster and clinical scope discussed individually

Equipment to support advanced neurological care

Carl Zeiss OPMI CS-NC Contraves surgical microscope for spinal and brain microsurgery.

Siemens MAGNETOM Sempra 1.5T MRI, on site for urgent and elective neuroimaging.

Siemens SOMATOM go. Up 64-slice CT scanner, with CT angiography capability.

Philips Zenition 70 mobile C-arm fluoroscopy for intraoperative imaging and spinal procedures.

Electrophysiology testing equipment for electrodiagnostic studies.

In-house pathology for rapid cerebrospinal fluid and blood analysis.

Dedicated ICU and fully equipped surgical suites for neurological cases.

K-Laser therapeutic laser and neuromuscular electrical stimulation within our rehabilitation service,



with wheelchair and assistive harness fitting.

Your role and clinical interests

Diagnose and manage disorders of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves and muscles, including seizures, intervertebral disc disease, brain tumours, meningoencephalitis, vestibular disease and congenital conditions.

Perform and interpret neurological examinations, MRI, CT, cerebrospinal fluid analysis and electrodiagnostic studies, with clear treatment plans and follow-up for families and referring veterinarians.

Perform neurosurgery, including spinal decompression and stabilisation and intracranial surgery, according to your experience and interests.

Collaborate with neurology, anaesthesia, surgery, internal medicine, diagnostic imaging, emergency and critical care and rehabilitation colleagues.

Help develop clinical protocols, education and the service, with scope to pursue interests such as epilepsy management, advanced neuroimaging, electrodiagnostics and minimally invasive spinal surgery.

Established specialists and newly qualified Diplomates are welcome. We can shape the clinical scope around your expertise and goals.

About you

You hold Diplomate ACVIM (Neurology), Diplomate ECVN, FANZCVS or an equivalent recognised qualification, with eligibility for veterinary registration and specialist registration in neurology in NSW. You bring sound clinical judgement, kindness, a collaborative approach and a genuine curiosity for innovation.

Make Sydney your next move

Enjoy Cronulla’s beaches, the Royal National Park and Sydney’s cultural life. Australian and international applicants are welcome.

📌 Specialist Veterinary Neurologist (New South Wales)
🏢 VSOS
📍 New South Wales