VETERINARY SPECIALIST NETWORK

Queensland Veterinary Specialists (QVS) is expanding its team for the opening of our new Sunshine Coast Hospital in early 2025. We are on the lookout for passionate and skilled individuals to join us in providing accessible and compassionate veterinary care.

About QVS:

Our vision, is a world where all pets, and those that care for them, receive the support they need to enjoy a fulfilling life.

QVS is Australia’s longest established, privately owned 24/7 specialist hospital. Based across two sites currently, Stafford and North Lakes, with Sunshine Coast to open 2025. We are committed to providing compassionate, progressive, evidence-based care that supports the animal-human bond. We are a diverse group of specialists, emergency vets, nurses, technicians and support professionals that are committed to working collaboratively to provide compassionate veterinary expertise 24/7. Current disciplines include internal medicine, surgery, emergency and critical care, diagnostic imaging, theriogenology, dermatology, dentistry, anaesthesia and cardiology with immediate plans to expand our services.

About the Sunshine Coast

Escape to the Sunshine Coast, a South East Queensland paradise just a short distance from Brisbane. Embrace coastal living with pristine beaches, lush hinterlands, and a laid-back lifestyle. Despite its proximity to Australia's third most populous city, the Sunshine Coast maintains a sense of community with short commutes, excellent schools, and spacious house blocks for families. Explore diverse landscapes, from golden sands to rainforests, and enjoy quick getaways to the Great Barrier Reef and islands. The Sunshine Coast isn't just a destination; it's a seamless blend of exploration, play, and family life in the heart of Queensland.

Our Medicine Team

At the core of our practice is a commitment to delivering unparalleled service, driven by our unwavering dedication to matching each case with the expertise of the best veterinarian available. You will be joining the wider hospital group currently supported by 9 internal medicine vets, 3 residents and 4 interns. Our current hospitals are well equipped with advanced technology and patient care in mind which include digital radiography, ultrasound machines, multi-slice CT scanner, endoscopy, and high-field MRI. Collaboration is ingrained in our approach.

Our Sunshine Coast hospital will offer a remarkable array of amenities (over 1500m2), including 10 consulting rooms, dedicated cat and dog hospital wards, spacious ICU and HDU facilities, 4 well equipped surgical theatres, 4 procedure rooms, 2 ultrasound suites, in-house pathology services, a comprehensive radiography suite featuring CT and MRI capabilities, and 2 digital X-ray rooms. Nestled just 900 meters from the beach, it combines advanced veterinary care with a serene coastal setting.

Our team works closely across all disciplines to ensure a comprehensive understanding of each patient's condition, fostering an environment of shared knowledge and expertise.

Why QVS?

• A values-driven, high-performance culture that results in a collaborative, enjoyable and supportive work environment
• Market leading remuneration packages including equity ownership
• Employee discounts and social events fostering our enjoyable workplace environment and culture
• Generous continuing education allowances investing in your professional development
• Financial assistance with relocation support
• Sponsorship for suitably qualified overseas applicants with a pathway to permanent residency

Requirements of the role:

• Be a Board qualified specialist in Internal Medicine being either a Fellow (ANZCVS) or Diplomate (ACVIM, ECVIM).
• Leadership and Management experience is highly desired
• Foster a growth mindset to effectively disseminate the message about QVS and contribute to the establishment and growth of the hospital
• If you have successfully completed an accredited residency training program in small animal medicine and are eligible to take a certification examination, we would be delighted to receive your application.

How to get in touch?

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact CEO, Kris Martin – kris.martin@qldvetspecialists.com.au or Recruitment Manager, Bridget Cassidy bridget.cassidy@qldvetspecialists.com.au.

Visit our website to learn more: www.qldvetspecialists.com.au