Drive excellence in anaesthesia while coaching the next generation of clinicians.

We are looking for an anaesthesia specialist to join the JCUVet team. In this role you will provide excellence in the provision of sedation and pain management services to small animals during surgical procedures and diagnostic tests. Working in a multidisciplinary hospital, you will be supported by an experienced team of specialists, nurses and rotating interns.

Relocate to tropical Townsville where opportunity meets lifestyle! This is a permanent full time role with relocation assistance negotiable for the preferred candidate.

About Us:

Based in Townsville Queensland, JCUVet is North Queensland’s only veterinary teaching hospital, referral, and specialist centre.

JCUVet is passionate about training exceptional veterinary professionals while delivering specialised, GP and emergency veterinary care to our community. By integrating teaching with high-performing clinical services, we have a veterinary hospital that advances the profession today and secures its future tomorrow.

We are looking for someone to join our team of passionate professionals.

About you:

• Board certified or Board eligible anaesthetist with either the American, European or Australian colleges (DACVAA, DECVAA, FANZCVS)
• Previous experience mentoring and guiding interns and students

What we offer

Lifestyle. Learning. Industry Leadership.

Build the life you want, keep growing at the cutting edge, and help shape the future of the profession.

Lifestyle:

• 4-day work week – Enjoy a roster designed to support your work-life balance in a tropical paradise!
• Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Relocation assistance available – including assistance with visas, schools and sourcing accommodation
• Access to Fitness Passport, Employee discounts and Employee Assistance Program
• Competitive above award salary plus 12% superannuation

Learning:

• Generous CPD allowance plus 1 week paid study leave per calendar year
• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• Work at the cutting edge inside a university-based teaching hospital with access to the latest equipment

Industry Leadership:

• Industry impact. Sharing your expertise with the wider profession through delivering CPD events and workshops on the topics you’re passionate about
• Leading anaesthetic standards across the hospital, guiding interns and vets in safe, high-quality care
• Shaping the next generation of vets with your knowledge and passion

Like to join us on our journey

If you are excited about the prospect of advancing your career, contributing to a positive workplace culture, and truly feeling valued we want to hear from you!

JCUVet is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all suitable applicants. This position requires Australian work rights. Applicants must be Australian citizens, permanent residents, or hold a valid visa with permission to work.

Apply below or send your resume + cover letter to: [email protected]

About Townsville

Townsville is Australia’s largest regional city north of Brisbane. Providing a laid-back tropical lifestyle that is complemented by capital city comforts, no other Australian city boasts the resilience, diversity, lifestyle, and economic potential that the Townsville North Queensland Region enjoys.

Known as the Second Capital of Queensland, with a population of approximately 200,000 people, Townsville offers a dynamic lifestyle coupled with strong economic prosperity.

Townsville is a thriving city, with access to a variety of world class education facilities, market leading health care, affordable housing, unique retailing, spectacular events and entertainment, dining precincts and a wide range of outdoor recreation options.

With over 300 days of sunshine each year, Townsville’s lifestyle is second to none.

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