Medical Oncologist

Join Our Growing Team as Head of Medical Oncology at Southpaws!

Southpaws Specialty, Emergency & Referral Hospital – Melbourne, Australia.

Employment Type : Permanent Full Time or Part Time.

Salary package : Generous salary package dependent on experience level, plus other benefits including continued education allowance, leave entitlements, relocation support, wealth creation options, visa and relocation assistance for the appropriate candidate.

We continue to expand our network across Melbourne and are seeking expression of interest from a board-certified Medical Oncologist to lead and grow our Oncology service. The ideal candidate will hold a Board certification with the ACVIM (Oncology), ECVIM (Oncology), RCVS or ANZCVS in Oncology and be eligible for recognition by the Victorian Veterinary Surgeons Board as a Medical Oncology Specialist. Consideration will be given to those who are Board eligible and scheduled to sit their examinations. You must be eligible to practice as a Veterinarian in Victoria.

Why work with Us?

As one of Australia’s leading referral hospitals, Southpaws is committed to being the top choice for expert veterinary care. Our vision is to provide industry leading Surgical and Medical Oncology services to our referring vet partners and their patients. Our ‘We Care’ model puts the pet, client and referring vet experience at the front and centre of everything we do.

We have 3 locations all uniquely appointed to optimise referral capability and efficiency. Some of our most valuable assets include our talented nurses, specialist led departments in Surgery, Oncology and Anaesthesia and 24-hour care provided by our dedicated Emergency & Critical Care teams.

We are a modern hospital contingent boasting EzyVet, Smartflow, Idexx and Cubex systems all integrating and designed to create a continuous digital patient journey from first appointment through to discharge. We are also equipped with state‑of‑the‑art equipment including 16 slice CT, fluoroscopy, and digital radiography, electro‑chemotherapy and comprehensive in‑house laboratories.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting career‑defining role working alongside our team of Surgeons, including Dr. Stewart Ryan, Specialist Surgeon and Founding Fellow ACVS (Surgical Oncology). You will enhance our existing Surgical Oncology capabilities, including use of electro‑chemotherapy, ensuring the highest standards of clinical care and best possible client / patient experience. You will be supported by an established network of referral Oncology clinicians, residents and interns and will be invited to contribute towards Southpaws strong tradition of providing superior training and development programs for the veterinary profession.

What’s On Offer?

• Innovative work environment that allows and encourages professional growth
• Generous remuneration package and working conditions negotiable
• Industry‑leading employee discount scheme for family pets
• Veterinary Registration costs reimbursed in full
• Monthly company‑wide social initiatives to support deep, genuine relationships with colleagues
• Visa and relocation assistance available for right candidate
• Join the growing network of VetPartners Specialty & Emergency hospitals – bringing together a connected community of dedicated experts leading the way in providing

Southpaws is an equal opportunity employer and recognises that diversity is crucial to our success. Whatever your identity and background, if this role sounds like you, then please Apply Now.

Apply now to be a part of our exceptional team.

For further information please APPLY online or contact Cassandra Woolums from the Talent Acquisition team at cassandra.woolums@vet.partners

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Veterinary Services

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