Salary: $150,000 – $200,000

Job Type: Full time, Part-time

About usCedar Mountain is a boutique, specialist-led referral practice led by Dr Taka, Perth's first and only board-certified surgeon with an on-site rehabilitation facility (DACVS, CCRT).We give referring vets and owners honest, evidence-based guidance on costs, risks and prognosis, and we prioritise urgent, life-threatening cases.Learn more about us here: www.cedarmountain.com.auAbout the roleCedar Mountain Vet Referral is hiring a residency-trained small animal surgeon (ANZCVS, ACVS or ECVS pathway) to join our specialist surgery and rehabilitation practice in Currambine, Perth, WA.Board-certified specialists are preferred. Surgeons who have completed an approved residency and are working toward board certification are warmly encouraged to apply.Location: Currambine WA (Perth northern suburbs)Employment: Full-time (4 days a week), part-time considered for the right candidate (minimum 2 days/w)Hours: Clinical operation Monday–Friday, 8 am–6 pmBenefits- Competitive salary: $150,000 - 200,000 per annum (depending on experience)- A small, close-knit team.- No after-hours, weekend or public holiday duties.- 4 weeks of paidannual leave.- 1-week paid conference leave.- Support and paid study time for candidates preparing for board certification exams.- We welcome applications from veterinary surgeons in the Philippines, and we offer full visa sponsorship and relocation support.- Staff discounts on veterinary care for your own pets.- Coastal lifestyle in Perth's northern suburbs, minutes from beaches and close to the CBD.Key responsibilities- Manage a referral caseload across soft tissue, orthopaedic and spinal surgery, from consultation and diagnostic planning to surgery, discharge and rechecks.- Perform advanced soft tissue procedures, including surgical oncology, intra-thoracic surgery (e.g. PDA ligation,



vascular ring anomalies), hepatic, gastrointestinal, urogenital and reconstructive surgery, and upper airway surgery (BOAS, laryngeal lateralisation).- Perform orthopaedic procedures, including arthroscopy, cruciate disease (e.g. TPLO), patellar luxation, fracture repair and angular limb deformity correction using plates, interlocking nails and external skeletal fixators.- Perform spinal surgery, including hemilaminectomy, ventral slot, corpectomy and stabilisation for IVDD, vertebral fractures and neoplasia.- Triage and prioritise urgent and emergency surgical cases during clinical hours.- Interpret CBCT, radiographs and musculoskeletal ultrasound to plan cases.- Work with our rehabilitation team and anaesthetist to build post-operative recovery and pain management plans.- Communicate clearly and honestly with owners about costs, risks, expectations and prognosis.- Build strong relationships with referring veterinarians through timely reports, phone updates and case follow-up.- Contribute to continuing education for referring vets and mentoring of nursing and support staff.- Maintain accurate clinical records and uphold high standards of surgical asepsis, patient welfare and safety.Qualifications- A veterinary degree registrable, plus eligibility for registration with the Veterinary Practice Board of Western Australia.- Completion of an approved residency in small animal surgery leading to ANZCVS (Fellowship), ACVS or ECVS board eligibility.- Broad competence across soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery; spinal surgery experience highly regarded.- Excellent communication with clients, referring vets and team members.- A collaborative, honest and compassionate approach that fits our values.Preferred- Specialist qualification: FANZCVS (Small Animal Surgery), DACVS or DECVS, and eligibility for registration as a veterinary specialist in WA.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Specialist Animal Surgeon – Cedar Mountain Vet Referral (Albany)
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