Specialist Neurologist

The Austin Vet Specialists is growing! The Austin is looking for a Specialist Neurologist (boarded or board-eligible) who is passionate about patient care and team work.

Be part of a fast-growing independently owned referral centre

(And if you’re not sure about moving to South Australia – read on, I guarantee you will be tempted)

Why join us?

As a new centre, we want to be a force for change with a proper work-life balance (no weekends or public holidays), referral work only, excellent financial reward (including equity if desired) and the possibility to shape this role to your liking. Are you ready for the next step in your career?

About the role:

The Austin is a fast-growing independently owned referral centre and very well-received in Adelaide. This has resulted in an ever-growing and exciting caseload of mostly small animals with the occasional exotic and zoo animal (think lion, capybara, orangutan).

As our growth continues, it is time to expand our services. The Austin is looking for a Specialist Neurologist (boarded or board-eligible) to join our lovely team. We want you to be happy and we believe this requires a flexible work environment and role. So design your ideal mixture of roles and be happy (and apply for this position)!

About The Austin:

We are a vibrant team of experienced veterinary specialists in surgery (ECVS), internal medicine (ACVIM and ECVIM), diagnostic imaging (ECVDI, FANZCVS and ACVR), and ophthalmology (FANZCVS, ECVO) with successful internships/residencies. Our entire team is carefully hand-picked for their attitude to patient care and the ability to work together.

Our aim is to enable personal and professional happiness and fulfilment. This sounds lofty but we believe firmly that supporting career development (and passions), which will lead to a more engaged and happier team. Which will, in turn, lead to better care for pets.

The purpose-built hospital (1200m2) has all the instruments necessary to enable our specialists to relish their chosen careers, and flourish. This includes multiple soft tissue and orthopaedic theatres within a specifically designed surgical wing with positive airflow, free-standing steam autoclave and low-temperature plasma steriliser. The theatres are fully equipped including a wide range of new orthopaedic and soft tissue equipment (including thoracoscopy, arthroscopic and laparoscopic towers and flat-panel C-arm for intervention radiology).

You will enjoy:

Four-day workweek – we care about a proper work/life balance!
A proper work/life balance with 6 weeks of annual leave and option for more leave if desired.
Each role will attract a competitive salary (depending on experience) and includes bonus options and opportunities for equity partnership.
We will assist and pay for all relocation and immigration fees, and provide sponsorship (for immigration purposes) if needed.
The usual perks: 12 public holidays per year (2.5 weeks extra holiday), continuing education fund, long service leave (3 month sabbatical after 10 years of service), contribution to your superannuation (pension) and paid parental leave.

Needless to say, we fully support further education and career advancements, including the development of new techniques. We will also provide time and support for scientific studies, performing lectures and other individual interests. The Austin is a supportive of board preparation so board-eligible residents are encouraged to apply.

Our values

We will invest in your continuing education but need you to bring the motivation. In return, we will provide you with a challenging and satisfying career.
We will provide a happy workplace (including dealing with any negative workplace behaviour) to ensure you enjoy working with us. At The Austin, we take recruitment very seriously because we know it is important to get the right people.
Being a specialist centre, expect ambitious standards and awesomeness but also expect a lot of happiness and fulfillment from your job.
Oh...and bring your dog to work – we have a dedicated pooch lounge for our team!

Why South Australia?

Multiple of our team have trained overseas. They are familiar with the process of moving (internationally), and it is less daunting than you’d expect!

Adelaide is a fantastic place to live, with emphasis on ‘live’. The lifestyle is unparalleled to other Australian cities. It enjoys a Mediterranean climate and has all the amenities you could desire from a city of 2 million people (including outstanding schools), but also has the most amazing beaches (west facing so sunsets!). Ten minutes outside the city you will find the scenic Adelaide Hills with free-roaming kangaroos and koalas as well as the world-renown wineries in the Barossa Valley and Maclaren Vale. An abundance of National Parks are within a lazy drive from Adelaide. Real estate is cheap with ample opportunity to live on the beach, or have that house in the country.

Come for a fixed period of time or stay longer – the choice is yours. We understand family needs and travel needs, so everything is open for discussion…talk to us and see.

Want to know more?

If our vision and ethos resonate with you or for a friendly no-strings-attached chat – email us at career@theaustin.vet. Please note we are non-corporate and do not have large recruitment departments so instead you will speak directly to us…we’re very friendly (really, we are) so don’t worry!

Application process

Please send your CV and cover letter to Xander Huizing at career@theaustin.vet. Please include a cover letter including your reason for applying for this position and what attracted you to The Austin. Please also include your future career goals and prior experience. All applications will be treated confidentially, but please make sure you include contactable referees.