Want to use your surgical skills to do more than just manage the next case load?

A client we are representing is seeking a Small Animal Surgeon to join a leading university veterinary teaching hospital in Tropical North Queensland. This is a rare opportunity to combine clinical surgery, teaching, mentorship, and research in a role that genuinely helps shape the future of the veterinary profession.

This position would suit someone who enjoys collaboration, mentoring students, and contributing to the bigger picture of veterinary education, while still remaining hands-on clinically.

Why This Role Stands Out

This isn’t a traditional academic position removed from clinical work.

You’ll work directly within the university teaching hospital, combining small animal surgical responsibilities with teaching and mentoring veterinary students in a highly practical, hands-on environment.

The university’s Veterinary and Animal Science programme is currently rated:

- #1 in Australia for skills development, learner engagement, and graduate full-time employment
- #1 in Queensland for teaching quality, student support, overall educational experience, and graduate salary

(*2024 Good Universities Guide – UG Veterinary Science)

The programme is strongly focused on producing confident, well-rounded graduates equipped to meet the future demands of animal health, welfare, and sustainable veterinary practice.

The Opportunity

You will be involved in:

- Delivering high-quality small animal surgical services through the teaching hospital




- Teaching within the Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc) curriculum
- Supervising and mentoring veterinary students during clinical rotations
- Participating in clinical research and publication opportunities
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary academics and veterinary professionals
- Helping contribute to the ongoing development of the veterinary science programme

What They’re Looking For

- Bachelor of Veterinary Science (or equivalent)
- Eligibility for veterinary registration in Queensland
- Formal training and experience in small animal surgery
- A genuine passion for teaching and mentoring
- Solid communication and collaboration skills
- Someone excited by the opportunity to help educate the vets of the future

What’s on Offer

- 36.25-hour working week
- Sponsorship available for overseas veterinarians
- Academic Level B: $103,238 – $121,815 + 17% Super
- Academic Level C: $125,527 – $144,104 + 17% Super
- Academic Level D: $150,295 – $165,150 + 17% Super
- Research and publication opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative academic environment
- Tropical North Queensland lifestyle with access to beaches, rainforest, and the Great Barrier Reef

This role offers the chance to step into a position with genuine purpose, where your work contributes not only to patient care, but to the future of the veterinary profession itself.

For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Heidi O’Connor
Global Veterinary Careers
View phone number on gvcvets.com
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📌 Small Animal Surgeon | University Teaching Hospital | Sponsorship Available (Townsville)
🏢 Global Veterinary Careers
📍 Townsville