Full Time Other Role
Listed by University of Sydney on 25 October 2024
- Full time 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 # 1 in Australia, within a world-class university
- Base Salary HEO 7/8/9 (38 hours), $117,864 p.a. – $167,425 p.a.(pro-rata) + 17% superannuation + generous loading when registered as a specialist to a total package of $221,001 for including specialist loading)
*Full-time continuing contigent based on external funding
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 Registrar/Senior Registrar/Veterinary Specialist in Small Animal Medicine to join a team of outstanding world-class clinical specialist colleagues at the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Sydney. This role does not require previous academic experience but rather a strong clinical background and interest in supporting student development.
They will be responsible for providing best practice veterinary small animal medicine services at the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Sydney (UVTHS). They will take an active role in the training of undergraduate and postgraduate students working in the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital. The position will help to sustain and enhance a caseload of animals referred for management of medical problems and provide small animal medicine services for the purpose of teaching Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and postgraduate students and residents in the UVTH-Sydney. They will also assist clinicians in other small animal disciplines with case management and assist in undergraduate teaching as clinical instructors.
The academic environment is different to commercial specialty practice with the academic mission of teaching and research being central to operations.
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 to learn and enhance your skills and experience in the 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
- 15% veterinary clinical specialist loading is available once registered as specialist by NSW Veterinary Practitioners Board
- Industry-leading leave provisions including generous paid parental leave entitlements (pending eligibility up to 36 weeks)
- compressed work week available
- generous relocation allowance and access to research and publication support
- 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 an effective service for small animal medicine referral cases from both external and internal referral bases
- supervise undergraduate and postgraduate clinical trainees on clinical rotations
- take a leadership role with the training of undergraduate and postgraduate students and residents,
- provide support for cases from other clinical services within the University Veterinary Teaching Hospitals
- participate in after-hours on-call roster.
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 Registrar/Senior Registrar/Veterinary Specialist in in Small Animal Medicine as follows:
Registrar in in Small Animal Medicine (HEO Level 7) is a veterinarian working with responsibility for his/her own clinical work and outcomes; and who is involved with clinical instruction, contributes to consultancy and/or research led by senior staff and provides high quality referral clinical services. In addition, you must have:
- a degree in veterinary science registrable in New South Wales, Australia.
- advanced training in Small Animal Medicine.
- excellent clinical skills
- experience in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and providing clinical instruction.
- an ability to work independently and within a team environment
- the ability to show initiative and manage competing deadlines
- excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Senior Registrar in in Small Animal Medicine, (HEO Level 8) is a veterinarian with responsibilities within a specific area of clinical practice, and who provides leadership in his/her chosen discipline as well as being involved in both undergraduate and postgraduate clinical training programs. In addition to the requirements for a Registrar position, you must have:
- completed a residency training program in small animal medicine.
Veterinary Specialist in in Small Animal Medicine (HEO level 9) is a veterinarian with at least partial responsibility for the management of a unit or division, including the management of a range of staff working within the relevant discipline or sub-discipline, who has, in addition to the requirements for a Registrar position:
- Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists or a Diplomate status with the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine or the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine that enables registration as a Specialist in Small Animal Medicine in NSW.
The commencement level will be determined based on the candidate’s skills, experience and knowledge.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note: Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
For more information, contact:
Recruitment Admin