Veterinary Specialist Services is an established Small Animal referral practice in South East Queensland. We have hospitals at Carrara, Jindalee, and Underwood. We are striving to create an environment where people can do their best work. Our teams are very passionate about delivering patient care and support each other to do it. We have a very diverse skill set and can offer just about all specialities, diagnostic modalities, and therapies across our practice group. We have residency training programs for vets, in house training programs for nurses and internships where many of our interns have progressed to become registered Specialists. We are involved in the industry with wide participation in professional groups, universities, continuing education courses and we run our own annual conference. We operate alongside our sister organisation, Cat Specialist Services (CSS) which is based at Underwood.
Cat Specialist Services (CSS) was founded by Dr Rachel Korman, a feline specialist who trained in the United Kingdom, with the vision of creating a hospital dedicated exclusively to cats. Since its establishment, CSS has been providing advanced, stress‑minimised, and compassionate care for feline patients across South East Queensland. Our hospital combines specialist veterinary expertise with a cat‑friendly environment, ensuring the best outcomes for patients while supporting a collaborative and professional team culture.
Our services include internal medicine, cardiology, surgery, oncology, critical care, dentistry, nursing, and support services.
We also host our Annual Conference to support ongoing learning and professional development.
We are inviting expressions of interest from Veterinary Specialists to join our established and expanding multidisciplinary referral hospital in Southeast Queensland, Australia.
This is an opportunity to become part of a highly collaborative, specialist-led environment where clinical excellence, teamwork, and patient-centred care are at the core of everything we do.
Our team brings together a diverse group of specialists and experienced clinicians from across the globe, each contributing different skills, perspectives, and expertise. What unites us is a shared commitment to delivering gold-standard care to our patients and their families, and a culture that genuinely values collaboration over hierarchy.
We are seeking specialists who not only bring advanced clinical capability, but who are also willing to actively engage in a team-based referral environment. Our clinicians support one another, share responsibility for complex cases, and are committed to going the extra mile when patients need us most.
Applicants must hold advanced postgraduate specialist training, including completion of a recognised residency in a relevant small animal specialty. Appropriate qualifications include (or are equivalent to):
- FANZCVS – Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists
- DACVIM – Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
- DECVIM – Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
- Or other recognised specialist college certification in a relevant discipline
We welcome applications from board-certified specialists and residency-trained, board-eligible clinicians across all relevant small animal specialties.
Why Southeast Queensland?
This role offers more than a clinical opportunity — it offers a lifestyle.
Located in one of Australia’s most desirable regions, Southeast Queensland provides an exceptional balance between professional fulfilment and quality of life. With year-round warm weather, access to world-class beaches, national parks, and vibrant urban centres, the region supports a lifestyle that is both active and relaxed.
From coastal living to hinterland escapes, the area offers an outstanding environment for individuals and families alike, with excellent schools, strong infrastructure, and a welcoming international community.
What We Offer
- A leading specialist referral hospital with a complex and stimulating caseload
- A genuinely collaborative, multidisciplinary clinical environment
- Direct engagement with highly experienced and internationally trained specialists
- Strong culture of clinical support, case sharing, and professional respect
- Ongoing opportunities for professional development and academic contribution
- Relocation support and package negotiation available for outstanding international candidates
This is a rare opportunity to join a progressive specialist hospital in a location that offers both clinical depth and exceptional lifestyle balance
You will hold appropriate postgraduate specialist training, including completion of a residency in a relevant small animal specialty. Recognised qualifications may include FANZCVS, DACVIM, or DECVIM (or equivalent specialist college certification).
You will bring experience working in a busy referral or specialist practice, with the ability to confidently manage a complex and varied caseload within a multidisciplinary environment.
Interested? Apply today, we can talk about the details with you when we make contact!
