Locum Small Animal Surgeon – NQ Care, Townsville QLD

Sea change + surgical excellence + tropical adventure

Are you ready for a sea change and keen to enjoy the beauty of North Queensland while using your surgical skills to make a real impact?

NQ Care is an exciting new Emergency and Referral Veterinary Hospital based in Townsville, where the Great Barrier Reef meets tropical rainforest and world-class mountain biking trails. We are looking for a Locum Small Animal Surgeon to provide additional surgical support and holiday cover for our existing surgeon, Dr. Richard Mitchell, and to assist our growing referral team.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a modern, progressive hospital with an excellent caseload and a warm, collaborative culture. We welcome specialists and registrars who are confident with a range of soft tissue and orthopedic procedures.

What we’re looking for:

  • A Small Animal Surgery Specialist (Diplomate/Fellow of the American, European, or Australian Colleges preferred) or a registrar with strong clinical experience
  • A flexible, team-oriented attitude and strong communication skills
  • A desire to work within a collaborative, “one team” culture alongside our ECC and Internal Medicine teams
  • Ideally availability for regular locum blocks (e.g., 2 weeks every 7 weeks), or other rotating arrangements—let’s talk!

What we offer:

  • Flexible, ongoing locum rotation with all travel and accommodation covered
  • A welcoming, experienced referral nursing team, including a highly skilled ECC and surgical nursing department
  • Supportive leadership from a passionate team of directors who value transparency, teamwork, and continuous learning
  • A clinic culture focused on respect, collaboration, and top-tier patient care
  • The chance to explore the Great Barrier Reef, waterfalls, bushwalking, and more — right on your doorstep

Whether you're looking for a regular working holiday or a way to stay connected to tropical North Queensland, we’d love to hear from you.

To express interest, please send your resume and availability to careers@nqcare.com.au

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