Description
Equine Surgeon (Specialist)
Apiam Animal Health – National Equine Network
The Opportunity
Apiam Animal Health is seeking a talented Equine Surgeon to join our growing equine network. This role offers the opportunity to work across established equine practices, including referral hospitals and regional centres, supporting a diverse, high-quality caseload.
Current opportunities include the Victorian Equine Group (featuring Bendigo Equine Hospital, a leading first opinion, referral, and emergency facility) and Scenic Rim Veterinary Service in Beaudesert, a purpose-built equine and mixed practice with on-site board-certified equine surgeons. Together, these clinics provide strong clinical support, exposure to complex cases, and a collaborative team environment.
About Us
Apiam Animal Health is Australia’s leading rural and regional veterinary group, with a strong equine presence across specialist hospitals and ambulatory services. Our teams include experienced clinicians in surgery, medicine, and reproduction, working together to deliver high standards of care.
Facilities across the network support a broad caseload, including:
- Orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery (including emergency procedures)
- Laparoscopic and minimally invasive techniques
- Lameness and poor performance investigations
- Intensive care and neonatal medicine
- Reproductive and stud services
About You
We are seeking a registered specialist (or equivalent experience) to play a key clinical role within our teams.
You will demonstrate:
- Advanced capability across equine clinical practice
- Strong surgical expertise, with an interest in lameness
- Commitment to clinical excellence and continuous improvement
- A collaborative, client-focused approach
Requirements:
- Veterinary degree recognised in Australia
- Specialist registration, surgical residency-trained, or extensive experience via an equivalent training pathway
- Minimum 5 years’ equine surgical experience
- Ability to manage elective and emergency cases independently
Career Development
- Access to a broad professional network
- Structured CPD and internal training programs
- Cross-clinic collaboration and diverse case exposure
- Ongoing support for career progression
Remuneration & Benefits
- Competitive salary package up to AU$250,000 (DOE)
- Relocation assistance available
- Registration and professional memberships supported
- Generous CPD allowance and study leave
Wellbeing & Lifestyle
- Additional Wellness Leave Day
- Enhanced parental leave
- Access to wellbeing support services
- Retail, travel, and fitness benefits, and staff discounts on veterinary services and products
