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About the Role

The Austin is a fast-growing, independently owned referral centre in Adelaide, well-received and expanding its services. We are seeking a Specialist Neurologist (boarded or board-eligible) to join our team. This role offers a flexible work environment where you can design your ideal mixture of responsibilities. The caseload primarily involves small animals, with occasional exotic and zoo animals (e.g., lions, capybaras, orangutans).

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), supported by successful internships and residencies. Our team is carefully selected for their commitment to patient care and collaboration.

Our purpose-built hospital (1200m²) is equipped with state-of-the-art instruments, including multiple soft tissue and orthopaedic theatres within a dedicated surgical wing featuring positive airflow, a free-standing steam autoclave, and a low-temperature plasma steriliser. Theatres are fully equipped with advanced tools such as thoracoscopy, arthroscopic and laparoscopic towers, and a flat-panel C-arm for interventional radiology.

Our aim is to foster personal and professional happiness and fulfilment, supporting career development to create a more engaged and happier team, which ultimately leads to better care for pets.

Benefits

• Four-day workweek for a proper work/life balance
• 6 weeks of annual leave, with options for additional leave
• Competitive salary (depending on experience), including bonus options and opportunities for equity partnership
• Assistance with relocation and immigration fees, including sponsorship if needed
• 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 superannuation (pension)
• Paid parental leave
• Support for further education, career advancements, and development of new techniques
• Time and support for scientific studies, lectures, and other individual interests
• Supportive environment for board preparation (board-eligible residents encouraged to apply)
• Dogs welcome at work—dedicated pooch lounge for the team

Our Values

• Investment in your continuing education, with an expectation of your motivation in return
• Commitment to a happy workplace, addressing any negative workplace behaviour
• Serious approach to recruitment to ensure the right fit
• High standards and ambition, balanced with happiness and fulfilment in your role

Why South Australia?

Adelaide offers an unparalleled lifestyle with a Mediterranean climate, outstanding schools, and amenities of a city of 2 million people. It features stunning west-facing beaches, scenic Adelaide Hills with free-roaming kangaroos and koalas, and world-renowned wineries in the Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale. National Parks are easily accessible, and real estate is affordable, with options to live near the beach or in the countryside. Whether you come for a short stay or longer, we accommodate family and travel needs—everything is open for discussion.

For more information or a friendly, no-strings-attached chat, email us at career@theaustin.vet.