Specialist Animal Surgeon – Cedar Mountain Vet Referral

About us

Cedar Mountain is a boutique, specialist-led referral practice led by Dr Taka, Perth's first and only board-certified surgeon with an on-site rehabilitation facility (DACVS, CCRT).

We give referring vets and owners honest, evidence-based guidance on costs, risks and prognosis, and we prioritise urgent, life-threatening cases.

Learn more about us here: www.cedarmountain.com.au

About the role

Cedar Mountain Vet Referral is hiring a residency-trained small animal surgeon (ANZCVS, ACVS or ECVS pathway) to join our specialist surgery and rehabilitation practice in Currambine, Perth, WA. Board-certified specialists are preferred; surgeons who have completed an approved residency and are working toward board certification are warmly encouraged to apply.

Location: Currambine WA (Perth northern suburbs)

Employment: Full-time (4 days/w), part-time considered for the right candidate (minimum 2 days/w)

Hours: Clinical operation Monday–Friday, 8am–6pm

Benefits

• A small, close-knit team.
• No after-hours, weekend or public holiday duties.
• 4 weeks annual leave.
• 1-week paid conference leave.
• Support and paid study time for candidates preparing for board certification exams.
• Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship for interstate and international candidates.
• Staff discounts on veterinary care for your own pets.
• Coastal lifestyle in Perth's northern suburbs, minutes from beaches and close to the CBD.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a referral caseload across soft tissue, orthopaedic and spinal surgery, from consultation and diagnostic planning to surgery, discharge and rechecks.
• Perform advanced soft tissue procedures, including surgical oncology, intra-thoracic surgery (e.g. PDA ligation, vascular ring anomalies), hepatic, gastrointestinal, urogenital and reconstructive surgery, and upper airway surgery (BOAS, laryngeal lateralisation).
• Perform orthopaedic procedures, including arthroscopy, cruciate disease (e.g. TPLO), patellar luxation, fracture repair and angular limb deformity correction using plates, interlocking nails and external skeletal fixators.
• Perform spinal surgery, including hemilaminectomy, ventral slot, corpectomy and stabilisation for IVDD, vertebral fractures and neoplasia.
• Triage and prioritise urgent and emergency surgical cases during clinical hours.
• Interpret CBCT, radiographs and musculoskeletal ultrasound to plan cases.
• Work with our rehabilitation team and anaesthetist to build post-operative recovery and pain management plans.
• Communicate clearly and honestly with owners about costs, risks, expectations and prognosis.
• Build strong relationships with referring veterinarians through timely reports, phone updates and case follow-up.
• Contribute to continuing education for referring vets and mentoring of nursing and support staff.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and uphold high standards of surgical asepsis, patient welfare and safety.

Qualifications

Essential

• Veterinary degree registrable with the Veterinary Practice Board of Western Australia.
• Completion of an approved residency in small animal surgery leading to ANZCVS (Fellowship), ACVS or ECVS board eligibility.
• Broad competence across soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery; spinal surgery experience highly regarded.
• Excellent communication with clients, referring vets and team members.
• A collaborative, honest and compassionate approach that fits our values.
• Right to work in Australia, or eligibility for visa sponsorship.

Preferred

• Specialist qualification: FANZCVS (Small Animal Surgery), DACVS or DECVS, and eligibility for registration as a veterinary specialist in WA.