Surgery

Surgery at JCUVet

Advanced Procedures | Multidisciplinary Support | Patient-Centred Care

Our surgical team offers a broad range of soft tissue and orthopaedic procedures, including minimally invasive surgery, performed by experienced clinicians. With access to fluoroscopy and support from visiting surgical specialists for complex cases, we are equipped to manage a variety of conditions with precision and care. Our focus is on delivering safe, evidence-based surgical solutions tailored to each patient’s needs.

Collaborative, Patient-Centred Care

Collaboration is at the heart of what we do. Our team includes on-site referral clinicians and accessible specialists across surgery, emergency and critical care, anaesthesia, internal medicine, diagnostic imaging, and acupuncture. This consistent and integrated team structure enables real-time communication, timely decision-making, and continuity of care throughout each patient’s journey.

Our multidisciplinary approach allows complex cases to benefit from shared expertise and coordinated treatment planning—delivering a higher standard of care and a smoother experience for patients, clients, and referring Veterinarians.

Common Procedures

  • Orthopaedics: cruciate ligament repair, fracture stabilisation, and joint surgery

  • Soft Tissue: abdominal, thoracic, oncologic, airway, and reconstructive surgeries

  • Spinal Surgery: via visiting surgical specialists

  • Fluoroscopy-Assisted Surgery: enabling real-time imaging for orthopaedic and interventional procedures

  • Minimally Invasive Techniques: laparoscopic and endoscopic-assisted surgeries (coming soon)

Our Surgery Team

  • Dr Brenton Gosztyla – BBioMedSc BVSc MANZCVS (Surgery), Referral Surgeon

  • Dr Jayne McGhie – BVSc MACVSc (SA Surgery) DACVS-SA, Specialist Small Animal Surgeon

  • Dr Julian Lunn – BVSc MANZCVS (Small Animal Surgery & Small Animal Medicine), MVetClinStud (Neurology)

  • Dr Jun-Yan Sek – BSc BVSc G.Cert, Surgical Registrar

To discuss a case or make a referral:
Email: vet@jcu.edu.au
Phone: 1300 528 838
Submit a referral: jcuvet.com.au/referral-form