Permanent Cardiologist Veterinary Surgeon – Sydney

• This is a standout opportunity for a board-certified specialist in cardiology to step into a Lead role within a brand-new, state-of-the-art referral hospital in Sydney’s North Shore.
• The service has a strong cardiology legacy and sits within a highly multidisciplinary environment, making it an attractive move for a Veterinary Surgeon who wants to shape a department while working alongside an experienced specialist team.
• If you are looking for a role with clinical influence, development scope, and a balanced working pattern, this deserves your attention.

Key Details

• Profession: Veterinary Surgeon.
• Speciality: Referral Vet.
• Working Pattern: Full Time.
• OOH: Weekdays only. No on-call or after-hours.
• Seniority: Board-certified specialist. Any recognised board.
• Experience: Minimum 1–2 years post board-certification.
• Role Focus: Lead the Cardiology service and grow referrals across the hospital’s specialist network.
• Location: Sydney’s North Shore.

Why You'll Love This Role

• This role offers the chance to lead an established cardiology service within a modern Referral Hospital that brings together Medicine, Surgery, Emergency and Critical Care, and multiple other specialties under one roof.
• The post combines autonomy, leadership, teaching, and service development, with a working pattern that supports balance and no on-call or after-hours commitment.

About the Role

• You will lead the Cardiology service and play a central part in supporting referral growth across the wider hospital network. The role will suit a Veterinary Surgeon who is confident working within a specialist environment and who values collaboration across disciplines.
• A key part of the position is training interns and contributing to the development of future clinical talent. There is also scope to help recruit a second specialist and to develop a cardiology residency programme.
• The service is embedded across Medicine, Surgery, and Emergency and Critical Care, so you will be working within a busy referral setting with access to a strong and varied caseload. The role is intended to replace the existing specialist lead, offering continuity alongside the chance to shape the department’s next phase.

Benefits

• Base salary from AUD$240K+ FTE.
• CPD allowance of $5,000+.
• 1 week of study leave.
• Opportunities for leadership roles, research, and VTC involvement.
• Higher remuneration available based on experience, leadership expertise, and specialist qualifications.
• Relocation allowance.
• Full visa sponsorship for the right candidate.

About the Practice

• The hospital is a brand-new, state-of-the-art referral hospital with specialists in Medicine, Surgery, Emergency and Critical Care, Ophthalmology, Imaging, Rehabilitation, Dermatology, Dentistry, and Exotics. The team includes dedicated veterinarians, nurses, and support staff who are focused on delivering exceptional care.
• Cardiology is a core specialty service, supported by a 30+ year legacy at the hospital. The department benefits from a full interventional suite, including pacemakers, along with in-house echo, ECG, and Holter monitoring.
• The wider hospital is supported by extensive on-site diagnostics and equipment, including X-rays, fluoroscopy and endoscopy, a fully equipped in-house laboratory, Siemens 1.5T MRI, 128 slice GE CT, ultrasound, and echocardiogram. The medical team includes 3 Specialists, 1 Registrar, and 3 Interns, with additional specialist support across Surgery, Anaesthesia, and Critical Care.

If you are a board-certified Cardiologist seeking a Lead opportunity within a modern referral setting, please apply or enquire for further information.

Job Reference No: JN-35029