Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists
Specialist Veterinary Cardiologist | Full-time or Part-time | Sydney, NSW
Open-heart mitral valve repair. Interventional cardiology. An independently owned hospital where innovation has no boundaries.
Veterinary Specialists of Sydney (VSOS) is seeking a specialist cardiologist to join Dr Julie Kavanagh and our multidisciplinary team, full time or part time, as we expand our cardiac service. We are a new, independently owned specialist and 24-hour emergency hospital with an energetic, enthusiastic team that keeps improving. If you are drawn to innovation and want to help shape what veterinary cardiology can achieve in Australia, we would love to talk with you.
Why cardiologists choose VSOS
- Open-heart mitral valve repair. Our established programme brings our Australian team together with a visiting Japanese cardiac surgical team. Over the next few years, we are building towards a more sustainable and affordable programme for local pet owners, and you can help lead that journey.
- Interventional cardiology. Our service includes PDA occlusion, balloon valvuloplasty and pacemaker implantation. Our team has also performed transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) and left atrial decompression (LAD).
- Room to innovate. Bring your ideas, new procedures and clinical interests. Our motto is Beyond possible, and we live and breathe it every day.
- A stake in our future. We have introduced an equity scheme so VSOS can remain independently owned, with invitations extended to senior clinicians and leadership staff.
Your package at a glance
Attractive and tailored to your experience and contribution
Superannuation
Paid on top of your base salary
Equity
Opportunity to be invited into the VSOS equity scheme
Continuing education
Two weeks of CE leave, plus a CE allowance on top
Annual leave
Four weeks
Relocation
Relocation package for interstate and international candidates
Available for eligible international candidates
Working pattern
Full time or part time, with roster and clinical scope discussed individually
Equipment to support advanced cardiac care
- Dedicated Philips EPIQ CVx cardiovascular ultrasound system, with a full range of cardiac probes.
- Philips X11-4t xMATRIX paediatric 3D-compatible transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE/TEE) probe.
- Philips Zenition 70 mobile C-arm fluoroscopy for diagnostic and interventional procedures.
- Siemens SOMATOM go.Up 64-slice CT scanner.
Your role and clinical interests
- Diagnose and manage congenital and acquired heart disease, arrhythmias and congestive heart failure.
- Perform and interpret cardiac investigations, with clear treatment plans and follow-up for families and referring veterinarians.
- Collaborate with cardiology, anaesthesia, surgery, internal medicine, diagnostic imaging and emergency and critical care colleagues.
- Contribute to interventional procedures and the open-heart mitral valve repair programme, including patient selection, cardiac assessment and ongoing care, according to your experience and interests.
- Help develop clinical protocols, education and the service, with scope to pursue interests such as advanced echocardiography, arrhythmia management and electrophysiology.
Established specialists and newly qualified Diplomates are welcome. We can shape the clinical scope around your expertise and goals.
About you
You hold Diplomate ACVIM (Cardiology), Diplomate ECVIM-CA (Cardiology), FANZCVS in Cardiology or an equivalent recognised qualification, with eligibility for veterinary and specialist registration in NSW. You bring sound clinical judgement, kindness, a collaborative approach and a genuine curiosity for innovation.
Make Sydney your next move
Enjoy Cronulla’s beaches, the Royal National Park and Sydney’s cultural life. Australian and international applicants are welcome.
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