Staff Animal Veterinarian/Registrar

• An opportunity to transform the lives of future colleagues while caring for the lives of animals.

• Full time 12 months fixed term, located on Camperdown Campus in the School of Veterinary Science ranked #2nd in Southern hemisphere and #22 globally

• Exciting opportunity to provide best-practice veterinary services in emergency and critical care

• Base Salary HEO 6 (38 hours), $99,497 p.a. - $107,265 p.a.+ 17% superannuation (a total package up to approximately $125,500 p.a.)  +  premium loading for after hours and weekend shifts

• Base Salary HEO 7 (38 hours), $108,608 p.a. - $118,324 p.a.+ 17% superannuation (a total package up to approximately $138,439 p.a.)  + premium loading for after hours and weekend shifts

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.

The Staff Animal Veterinarian/Registrar position operates within the veterinary teaching hospital in Camperdown. First opinion small animal emergency and/or critical care veterinarian at the Camperdown campus. The role encompasses both commercial veterinary services and clinical training of Day One skills to final year students at UVTHS.

 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 up to 36 weeks after 2 years service), personal leave including sick and carer’s leave (up to 10 weeks pa), annual leave (4 week pa)

• access to employee assistance programs (EAP) at no cost

• gain the recognition of working in a leading Veterinary School in an outstanding University.

In this position, you will:

• provide first opinion emergency and critical care small animal services including medicine, surgery and anaesthesia for pet owners.

• participation in the after-hours/24 hour care service including weekdays and weekends on a rotating basis with other veterinarians

• provide ‘hands-on’ clinical training to final year students to develop ‘Day One’ skills including developing and independent supervision of spay clinic and first opinion consults

• support undergraduate veterinarians and nursing staff in decision making, and case management

• informal and formal presentations of small animal related topics at the hospital

• participate actively in development of wide range of skills and dissemination of knowledge through attendance at journal club and hospital rounds

• independent continuing professional development at evening seminars and self- funded post-graduate training.

The Sydney School of Veterinary Science at the University of Sydney is ranked 2nd in the Southern hemisphere and 22nd in the world among veterinary faculties (QS rankings 2022). 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 a Staff Animal Veterinarian/Registrar who has:

• a degree in veterinary science registrable in NSW (or equivalent)

• an equivalent combination of training and experience in ECC is preferred

• a minimum of 12 months experience in small animal clinical practice with emergency duties

• an ability to work independently and within a team environment

• Understanding of the balance of client expectations, financial limitations, and animal welfare, notwithstanding the need to maintain a sustainable business environment

• experience in teaching/coaching others

• the ability to show initiative and manage competing deadlines

• excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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

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 not available for this position.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the 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 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

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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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