UQ VETS
Join the growing Small Animal team in a modern purpose-built hospital.
Exceptional multi-disciplinary team of clinicians, specialists, and educators.
Provide high-quality small animal emergency and critical care services.
Situated in one of Queensland’s fastest growing regional population centres
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About This Opportunity
The position will be responsible for providing high quality small animal emergency & critical Care services within the Small Animal Hospital situated on the Gatton campus. The appointee will participate in the management of primary accession and referral small animal emergency & critical care cases, and support cases being managed through other departments including primary care, urgent care, internal medicine and surgery where appropriate.
In addition to ensuring excellence in clinical care, the appointee will actively participate in the clinical teaching and instruction of undergraduate and postgraduate veterinary science and veterinary technology students as well as clinical training of interns and residents.
The position reports to the VTH Clinical Director and Small Animal Lead Clinician.
Key responsibilities will include:
Clinical Service
Provide high quality specialist/advanced clinical services in managing complex and difficult cases.
Develop and expand the referral, second opinion and primary caseloads in the hospital through enhancement of professional profile.
Provide leadership to the service and actively contribute to the professional development of clinical staff.
Provide an excellent clinical role model for students and colleagues.
Clinical Teaching
Provide leadership in the clinical training of undergraduate and postgraduate students, interns and residents.
Lead and promote dissemination of knowledge through Professional Development and Continuing Education events.
Leadership and Management
Take a leadership role in the implementation of the VTH's strategic plan and participate in its ongoing development and implementation.
Actively contribute to the daily operations and management of the hospital, and practice good business management.
Identify and contribute to opportunities for improvement within the hospital.
Other duties as directed by supervisor or Head of School.
This is a full-time (100%), continuing position. As a 24-hour operation, your take-home salary will be dependent on your specific roster, including loadings of 50% for weekend shifts, 25% for night shifts, and 15% for afternoon shifts. An approximate annual figure may sit in the range $165K - $172K base plus 17% super.
Afternoon shifts are shifts commencing at or after midday and finishing at or before midnight, Night Shift are shifts extending beyond midnight and finishing at or before 6AM. Further details will be discussed throughout the interview process, or feel free to reach out via the contact details below.
The total package will be negotiated based on individual merits.
About You
A Bachelor of Veterinary Science or equivalent, registrable in Queensland.
Eligibility for specialist registration in Queensland or experience of more than 10 years in Small Animal Emergency & Critical care including experience in leading and managing clinical teams.(**)
Commitment and enthusiasm for the education of Veterinary Science and Veterinary Technology students.
Capacity to serve as an excellent clinical role model.
An understanding and knowledge of veterinary health and safety requirements.
Ability to establish effective professional relationships and to represent the School of Veterinary Science to the university and wider community, including industry, government and professional bodies.
Demonstrated effective interpersonal, teamwork, negotiation and consultation skills and formal written and oral communication skills.
(**) Special Veterinary Registration
Eligible candidates with the right to practice veterinary science outside Australia may obtain special registration as a veterinary surgeon or specialist for research or teaching roles at the University of Queensland, provided they have the relevant qualifications and experience (under the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1936, Section 19E).
In addition, the following mandatory requirements apply:
Work Rights: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Mandatory Immunisations: It is a condition of employment for this role that you will be required to provide evidence of immunisation against certain vaccine preventable diseases.
About UQ VETS
The School of Veterinary Science at The University of Queensland invites applications for an Emergency and Critical Care Veterinarian at our Gatton based Hospital – UQ VETS. The UQ Gatton campus is located in sunny South East Queensland, approximately 1-hour drive from the capital city of Brisbane and within a short drive of the world-renowned Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Scenic Rim Hinterland regions.
UQ VETS includes the Small Animal, Equine Specialist and Production Animal Hospitals, has a solid, diverse clinical caseload, and an exceptional multi-disciplinary team of clinicians, clinical specialists and educators all here for our valued Veterinary Science and Veterinary Technology students and each other.
Come and join the growing Small Animal team in a modern purpose-built hospital situated in one of Queensland’s fastest growing regional population centres. UQ VETS prides itself on our collegial, progressive and relationship centred culture. Our hospital is well equipped to offer advanced diagnostics with ultrasound, endoscopy, a 160 slice CT, digital radiology, fluoroscopy and dental radiology, as well as on-site Veterinary Laboratory Services.
As part of the largest university in the state, you’ll be part of a culture where excellence is at our core, contributions are valued, and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:
Free parking and intercampus bus
On campus childcare , medical clinic, and post office
26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
17% superannuation contributions
17.5% annual leave loading
25% discount on eligible UQ Vets services
Access to our $4.1 million UQ Sports facility
Why work for UQ VETS?
A manageable caseload with interesting, challenging and diverse cases supported by our specialist team with support available 24/7.
You will have input on the design of a sustainable roster to maximise work-life balance.
We have a strong relationship centred culture focused on caring for our people and our pets and working together to reach our greatest potential through individual and team growth and continuous improvement.
The opportunity to provide outstanding patient care whilst working alongside our supportive team of specialist and experienced clinicians allowing you to develop your skills, knowledge and expertise.
Support provided by an experienced nursing team who are highly trained in emergency and critical care ensuring exceptional patient care and monitoring.
The opportunity and sense of purpose of contributing to the next generation of veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
Access to our comprehensive internal CPD program including Recover certification, journal club, in house seminars and training, M&M rounds and unlimited access to literature through UQ Library.
A dedicated senior leadership team who are committed to supporting you achieve your career goals. We are focused on providing career pathways and professional development for all members of our team.
Access to UQ’s Employee Assistance Program to help you thrive both personally and professionally.
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dr Donna Parker (Clinical Director) [email protected] or +61 75460 17. For application queries, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Want to Apply?
All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section
Resume
Other Information
At UQ we know that our greatest strengths come from our diverse mix of colleagues, this is reflected in our ongoing commitment to creating an environment focused on equity, diversity and inclusion . We ensure that we are always attracting, retaining and promoting colleagues who are representative of the diversity in our broader community, whether that be gender identity , LGBTQIA+ , cultural and/or linguistic , Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples , or people with a disability . Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to [email protected]
Applications close Wednesday June 5th 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number - R-38961). Interviews have been tentatively scheduled for June 12th and June 13th.