Veterinary Dermatologist – Dermatology For Animals

Located in sunny Queensland Australia | No on call or weekends | The Best Team |

Looking for a fresh start where the mateship runs deeper than the dermis?

Dermatology for Animals (DFA) is looking for a Veterinary Dermatologist to join our team in beautiful Brisbane, Australia. Whether you’ve been dreaming of swapping rainy commutes for sunshine and beach walks or simply want a supportive team and a better work-life balance this could be for you.

Our Story

Since 1998, DFA has been providing expert dermatological care to pets across Queensland. We are based within a well-established multi-disciplinary referral hospital in the heart of Brisbane allowing you access to start of the art diagnostics and modern facilities including Aesculight CO2 laser, diode laser, video-otoscopy with Auri-Kleen irrigation / aspiration, 64 slice CT and 1.5T MRI.

You’ll join a highly respected team that includes Specialist Dermatologists Dr. Mike Shipstone, Dr. John Hutt, Dr. Jeylan Aslan and our Registrar Dr Letitia Grant.

We have a wonderful team culture that is supportive, collaborative and full of genuine care for one another. Continuous learning and finding smarter ways to work are part of our everyday approach. You will often find us writing appreciation notes to each other, sharing a fancy cake for birthday month and celebrating each other’s success at our regular catch ups. We genuinely like working together and are excited to welcome a new Dermatologist to the team.

The Perks & Benefits

• No weekends on-call or public holidays
• An established caseload with wonderful clients, skilled nurses and a supportive management team
• Choose your work life balance - full-time or part-time with pick of days + hours to suit your lifestyle
• Personalised salary packages including continuing education, relocation, visa sponsorship for yourself, family & pets
• Due to an incoming retirement of our specialist there is potential for an equity partnership
• Generous leave entitlements – enjoy 4 weeks of annual leave (which accrues year-on-year), 10 personal/sick days, plus 11 public holidays in Queensland and an additional week of study leave

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a Board Certified Veterinary Dermatologist with a Veterinary degree registrable in Queensland (we can help you with this).

You bring both expertise and warmth to your work, value teamwork and bring a collaborative attitude.  If you have completed residency training and are intending to sit specialist exams soon you are invited to apply. 

We also welcome Dermatologists who would like to come out for blocks of time from January 2026.

Why We Love Brisbane

Imagine finishing a rewarding day at work and stepping straight into Brisbane’s laid-back charm. Whether it’s catching a golden sunset along the river, unwinding with friends at a rooftop bar, or enjoying a balmy evening stroll through the leafy suburbs, life here flows at an easy pace that makes switching off simple. On the weekends, your mornings might begin with coffee by the river before hopping on a ferry to South Bank for a swim at the city’s own beach, or perhaps a wander through the Queensland Museum.

Brisbane is a short drive from the Sunshine Coast or Gold Coast, where you’ll find world-class beaches, coastal hikes, rainforest trails and seafood lunches with sweeping ocean views.

Families will also find Brisbane an easy place to call home, with excellent schools, world-class universities, and a strong sense of community. Whether you’re into football (soccer), rugby, cricket, or weekend yoga in the park, there’s no shortage of ways to build your new community.

As the sun sets, Brisbane comes alive with a vibrant food scene and with more than 280 days of sunshine each year, it truly offers the best of both worlds: city convenience, outdoor adventure, and family-friendly fun.

Interested?
We’d love to hear from you.
For a confidential conversation or to throw your hat in the ring, please contact:

Shauna James
Business Manager – Dermatology For Animals
Shauna.James@skinvet.com.au