Registrar/Senior Registrar/Veterinary Specialist in Small Animal Surgery

• Full time (38 hours per week), 12 months fixed term employment, located on the Camperdown Campus

• Opportunity to provide best-practice in surgery and veterinary services as a Registrar or Senior Registrar or Veterinary Specialist

• Base Salary HEO 7/8/9 $106-145K p.a. + 17% superannuation + generous loading for registered specialist

About the opportunity

This position is for a residency-trained small animal surgeon in a team of small animal surgeons that make up the surgical referral service at the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Sydney (UVTHS). The majority of time will be spent on clinical duty performing specialist-level surgeries and providing clinical training of undergraduate and postgraduate students at UVTHS including residents, surgical interns, and veterinary students. This role will provide clinical services to clients of the hospital and will train, supervise and assess students during rotations and play a role in the surgery resident training program.

The surgery team assists in development and implementation of the Unit Strategic Plan and participates in its management, including in the development of a case load and a financially viable clinical service. The position also involves engagement in clinical research to further the knowledge of their speciality.

Within the Sydney School of Veterinary Sciences, the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Sydney (UVTHS) has a range of small animal veterinary science disciplines including emergency/critical care, internal medicine, oncology, dermatology, anaesthesiology, diagnostic imaging and primary care. It provides the clinical learning experience for DVM students & clinical residency students engaged in professional training programs, while also providing referral level and best-practice veterinary services to the public. The hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art operating rooms (remodeled 3 years ago), central sterile facility and ICU. Equipment includes TPLO/THR(CFX/BFX/Helica), locking AO & Fixin plating equipment/ImexSK ESF/CRF and an ILN system. We have state of the art digital arthroscopy/laparoscopy equipment and intra-operative C-arm fluoroscopy. Our imaging suite is equipped with digital radiography, 128-slice helical CT, and MRI. We have access to off-site scintigraphy, PET-CT, intraoperative helical CT, and CT-based 3D printing of bone models as well as implants. Unique to the UVTHS is a complete feline ICU, postoperative ward and I-131 ward.

Registrar/ Senior Registrar/ Veterinary Specialist position operates within the School of Veterinary Science’s teaching hospital at the Camperdown campus. The school provides a range of undergraduate & postgraduate degree programs in veterinary & associated disciplines.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• supervise undergraduate and postgraduate clinical trainees on surgical rotations

• provide an effective surgery service for first opinion, second opinion and secondary referral cases

• effective clinical service for hospitalised cases

• take a leadership role with the training of undergraduate & postgraduate students and residents, including practical instruction and demonstrations at Camperdown and Camden campuses

• actively contribute to the management of the surgery unit

• provide support for cases from other clinical services within the University Veterinary Teaching Hospitals.

The Sydney School of Veterinary Science at the University of Sydney is ranked first in the Southern hemisphere and 16th in the world among veterinary faculties (QS rankings 2021). Regarding research, the faculty is the highest ranked veterinary school in Australia (ERA 5/5). The School of Veterinary Science educates students and conducts research in veterinary and related sciences.

To learn more about the Sydney School of Veterinary Science click here

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 either a Registrar or Senior Registrar or Veterinary Specialist in Small Animal Surgery:

Registrar in Veterinary Small Animal Surgery (HEO Level 7) who 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 primary accession of clinical services. In addition, you must have:

• a degree in veterinary science registrable in New South Wales, Australia.

• a recent completion of a recognised residency program in small animal surgery

• advanced skills in small animal surgery, and a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and independently in surgery.

Senior Registrar in Veterinary Small Animal Surgery, (HEO Level 8) who 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, you must have:

• a degree in veterinary science registrable in New South Wales, Australia

• completion of a recognised residency or intern program in surgery and registration with the NSW Veterinary Practitioners Board

• completed at least 12 months experience in small animal surgery since completion of the residency.

Veterinary Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (HEO level 9) who 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:

• a degree in veterinary science registrable in New South Wales, Australia

• a diplomate ECVS or Diplomate ACVS or Fellowship of the ANZCVS permitting registration with the NSW Veterinary Scientists Board as a Specialist in small animal surgery

• experience in supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate clinical trainees on small animal surgery.

The commencement level will be determined based on the candidate’s skills, experience and knowledge.

The 15% veterinary clinical specialist loading is available once registered as specialist by NSW Veterinary Practitioners Board.

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.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all 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 include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through 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.

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.  

If you are a current employee of the University or a contingent worker with access to Workday, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard.  Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Helen Efstathiou, Recruitment Consultant. Recruitment Operations, Human Resources on +61 2 8627 7137 or by email [email protected]

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The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Click to view the Position Description for
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Applications Close

Wednesday 16 February 2022 11:59 PM

• Full time (38 hours per week), 12 months fixed term employment, located on the Camperdown Campus

• Opportunity to provide best-practice in surgery and veterinary services as a Registrar or Senior Registrar or Veterinary Specialist

• Base Salary HEO 7/8/9 $106-145K p.a. + 17% superannuation + generous loading for registered specialist

About the opportunity

This position is for a residency-trained small animal surgeon in a team of small animal surgeons that make up the surgical referral service at the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Sydney (UVTHS). The majority of time will be spent on clinical duty performing specialist-level surgeries and providing clinical training of undergraduate and postgraduate students at UVTHS including residents, surgical interns, and veterinary students. This role will provide clinical services to clients of the hospital and will train, supervise and assess students during rotations and play a role in the surgery resident training program.

The surgery team assists in development and implementation of the Unit Strategic Plan and participates in its management, including in the development of a case load and a financially viable clinical service. The position also involves engagement in clinical research to further the knowledge of their speciality.

Within the Sydney School of Veterinary Sciences, the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Sydney (UVTHS) has a range of small animal veterinary science disciplines including emergency/critical care, internal medicine, oncology, dermatology, anaesthesiology, diagnostic imaging and primary care. It provides the clinical learning experience for DVM students & clinical residency students engaged in professional training programs, while also providing referral level and best-practice veterinary services to the public. The hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art operating rooms (remodeled 3 years ago), central sterile facility and ICU. Equipment includes TPLO/THR(CFX/BFX/Helica), locking AO & Fixin plating equipment/ImexSK ESF/CRF and an ILN system. We have state of the art digital arthroscopy/laparoscopy equipment and intra-operative C-arm fluoroscopy. Our imaging suite is equipped with digital radiography, 128-slice helical CT, and MRI. We have access to off-site scintigraphy, PET-CT, intraoperative helical CT, and CT-based 3D printing of bone models as well as implants. Unique to the UVTHS is a complete feline ICU, postoperative ward and I-131 ward.

Registrar/ Senior Registrar/ Veterinary Specialist position operates within the School of Veterinary Science’s teaching hospital at the Camperdown campus. The school provides a range of undergraduate & postgraduate degree programs in veterinary & associated disciplines.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• supervise undergraduate and postgraduate clinical trainees on surgical rotations

• provide an effective surgery service for first opinion, second opinion and secondary referral cases

• effective clinical service for hospitalised cases

• take a leadership role with the training of undergraduate & postgraduate students and residents, including practical instruction and demonstrations at Camperdown and Camden campuses

• actively contribute to the management of the surgery unit

• provide support for cases from other clinical services within the University Veterinary Teaching Hospitals.

The Sydney School of Veterinary Science at the University of Sydney is ranked first in the Southern hemisphere and 16th in the world among veterinary faculties (QS rankings 2021). Regarding research, the faculty is the highest ranked veterinary school in Australia (ERA 5/5). The School of Veterinary Science educates students and conducts research in veterinary and related sciences.

To learn more about the Sydney School of Veterinary Science click here

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 either a Registrar or Senior Registrar or Veterinary Specialist in Small Animal Surgery:

Registrar in Veterinary Small Animal Surgery (HEO Level 7) who 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 primary accession of clinical services. In addition, you must have:

• a degree in veterinary science registrable in New South Wales, Australia.

• a recent completion of a recognised residency program in small animal surgery

• advanced skills in small animal surgery, and a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and independently in surgery.

Senior Registrar in Veterinary Small Animal Surgery, (HEO Level 8) who 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, you must have:

• a degree in veterinary science registrable in New South Wales, Australia

• completion of a recognised residency or intern program in surgery and registration with the NSW Veterinary Practitioners Board

• completed at least 12 months experience in small animal surgery since completion of the residency.

Veterinary Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (HEO level 9) who 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:

• a degree in veterinary science registrable in New South Wales, Australia

• a diplomate ECVS or Diplomate ACVS or Fellowship of the ANZCVS permitting registration with the NSW Veterinary Scientists Board as a Specialist in small animal surgery

• experience in supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate clinical trainees on small animal surgery.

The commencement level will be determined based on the candidate’s skills, experience and knowledge.

The 15% veterinary clinical specialist loading is available once registered as specialist by NSW Veterinary Practitioners Board.

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.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all 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 include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through 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.

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.  

If you are a current employee of the University or a contingent worker with access to Workday, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard.  Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Helen Efstathiou, Recruitment Consultant. Recruitment Operations, Human Resources on +61 2 8627 7137 or by email [email protected]

© The University of Sydney

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Click to view the Position Description for
this role.

Applications Close

Wednesday 16 February 2022 11:59 PM