Full Time Veterinarian Role
Listed by University of Sydney on 25 October 2024
If you have experience in Small Animal Emergency Medicine and Critical Care this is an opportunity to transform the lives of future colleagues while caring for the lives of animals.
A unique veterinary clinical career pathway.
- Full time, continuing employment, contingent on the continuation of external funding, located on Camperdown Campus at the Sydney School of Veterinary Science in The University of Sydney
- Opportunity to inspire and train the next generation of veterinary leaders, engage with the school ranked #1st in Australia, within a world class university
- Base Salary HEO 6 (38 hours), $107,977 p.a. – $116,406 p.a. + 17% superannuation to a total package of up to ($136,195).
About the opportunity
Your chance to have a marked impact on the future of the veterinary profession as you care for the lives of animals.
We are seeking to appoint a Staff Veterinarian in Emergency Medicine & Critical Care, to join a team of outstanding world class clinical specialist colleagues at the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Sydney. Emergency service is a core discipline in the training of the future leaders of the veterinary profession through a globally accredited training program, the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine as well as grow this essential discipline through supporting residency training. The University Veterinary Teaching Hospital is one of the core teaching and research facilities in the Sydney School of Veterinary Science a globally ranked veterinary school.
The academic environment is different to commercial specialty practice with the academic mission of teaching and research being central to operations. You are not focused on caseload benchmarks or revenue targets but rather making a difference, leaving a legacy for the profession, and undertaking research that changes the lives of animals.
The key benefits:
- be inspired everyday
- be part of developing the next generation of veterinarians
- be stimulated by an academic environment focused on teaching and research
- opportunity for you to learn and enhance your skills and experience in a unique teaching and research environment of a Veterinary Teaching hospital
- opportunity for a different professional pathway where you can leverage your clinical expertise, enhance work life balance, and find purpose in academic opportunities
- salary packaging available
- industry leading leave provisions including generous paid Parental leave entitlements (pending eligibility)
- gain the recognition of working in a leading Veterinary School in an outstanding University.
We support and encourage excellence in all aspects of the role, from patient care, teaching and learning, and research. The School values highly the tenants of mutual support, respect, empathy, collegiality and integrity.
Join an organization that has over a hundred years of experience in clinical training and innovation. Be part of the transformational process supporting students as they transition to become veterinarians. A privileged role for someone who wants more than a job- come and do work with a purpose.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
- provide outstanding emergency care to patients
- support the DVM student skill and knowledge development through participation in clinical practice and didactic learning opportunities
- contribute to the long-established reputation for academic excellence held by the School
- have the opportunity to make original and innovative contributions to the advancement of research and education within the discipline
- support and engage in high-quality teaching and learning experience which meet the University’s expectations and standards for education.
Since the founding of veterinary science in 1910, the mission of the Sydney School of Veterinary Science (SSVS) has been to provide the nation’s best training in the health, welfare, and conservation of animals. The school is internationally accredited with the American Veterinary Medical Association, Canadian Veterinary Medical Association, the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council and Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (UK) by reciprocal agreement. Veterinary science at Sydney is ranked 1st in Australia, within a world-class university.
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About you
The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Staff Veterinarian in Emergency Medicine & Critical Care who is a veterinarian working with responsibility for his/her own clinical work and outcomes; and who engages with clinical instruction, contributes to consultancy and/or research led by senior staff and provides high quality primary accession of clinical services. In addition, you must have:
- a degree in veterinary science registrable in New South Wales, Australia
- an ability to work closely with veterinarians in all referral services of the UVTHS in a collegiate manner
- proven ability to manage a high caseload using best-practice principles and achieve operating objectives
- leadership capacity in the discipline
- experience in postgraduate and undergraduate teaching desirable
- evidence of experience in Emergency and Critical Care.
To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note: Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all the role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
EEO statement
At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.
How to apply
Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.
For more information, contact:
Chris Masaoka