Job Title: Lead Small Animal Veterinarian – Advanced Surgery & Orthopaedics
Location: Outer North Adelaide, SA
Employment Type: Permanent | Full-time
Salary: Highly competitive package aligned to senior expertise
Sector: Small Animal Practice

About the Clinic

A highly regarded regional small animal practice in Outer North Adelaide is seeking a Senior Veterinarian with a strong surgical and orthopaedic background to join a progressive, referral-supported clinical environment.

The practice has evolved beyond general practice and is recognised for delivering advanced imaging and surgical services to both its own clients and surrounding clinics. With a reputation built on clinical excellence, collaboration, and trust, the team supports complex medical and surgical cases across South Australia.

This is a practice where investment in people, equipment, and clinical standards is genuine and ongoing.

The Opportunity

This role is designed for a highly trained senior clinician with demonstrated capability across complex orthopaedic procedures, including TPLOs and advanced fracture repair. You will play a key role in managing advanced surgical cases, supporting clinical decision-making, and contributing to the ongoing development of surgical services.

There is scope for leadership, mentoring, and clinical influence, depending on your career goals. Autonomy, respect, and professional trust are central to how this clinic operates.

What’s On Offer

• Highly competitive salary with performance-based incentives

• Access to a complex and varied surgical caseload

• Clear pathways for senior leadership and clinical specialisation

• Generous CPD allowance and dedicated study leave

• Strong organisational focus on wellbeing, safety, and sustainable practice

• Supportive, high-performing multidisciplinary team

• Opportunity to influence clinical protocols and service development

Facilities & Technology

The clinic is exceptionally well resourced to support advanced surgical work, including:

• CT imaging

• Digital radiography, including dental

• Diagnostic ultrasound

• Advanced surgical equipment including Ligasure, endoscopy, and surgical laser

• Comprehensive orthopaedic instrumentation

• Hydrotherapy treadmill

• Laser and magnetic therapies

• Fully equipped in-house laboratory

About You

• BVSc or equivalent qualification with eligibility for registration in South Australia

• Extensive experience in small animal surgery, with a strong focus on orthopaedics

• Proven capability performing TPLOs and managing complex orthopaedic cases

• Confident working autonomously while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team

• Commitment to mentoring, clinical excellence, and continuous improvement

• Strong communication skills with clients and referring practices

Location & Lifestyle

Located approximately 30–40 minutes from Adelaide’s CBD, this role offers the rare combination of advanced clinical work without metropolitan congestion. The surrounding region provides space, community connection, and easy access to renowned food and wine destinations, supporting a balanced lifestyle alongside a demanding clinical role.

Why Consider This Role?

This is a rare opportunity to step into a true senior surgical position within a practice that actively supports advanced medicine and orthopaedics. If you are looking for clinical challenge, professional respect, and the chance to shape and grow a high-level surgical service, this role delivers on all fronts.

Apply

If you’re considering your next senior appointment or seeking a role that genuinely reflects your level of expertise, apply now or contact Joe for a confidential discussion.

📞 Phone: 0478 648 272
📧 Email: joe.matti@gvc.com