Fantastic casual opportunities for registered veterinarians to contribute towards the training of future colleagues
Casual positions in ECC and PC available for an immediate start at the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Sydney
Opportunity to be part of an inspirational team developing the next generation of veterinarians
HEO 6 Step 1 $73.45 per hour + Premium after hours loadings + 12% super (up to 50% of the base hourly rate depending on shift times) + shift loadings (up to 75% of the base hourly rate depending on days/times
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 and develop your own clinical expertise.
The Veterinarian position is within the Sydney School of Veterinary Science and supporting the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program. This is your chance to have a marked impact on the future of the veterinary profession through your contribution and support of the clinical service and training of students.
The role will work within the School’s University Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Camperdown. The teaching hospital provides clinical learning experience for veterinary students and staff engaged in professional training programs through provision of veterinary services to the public.
The Sydney School of Veterinary Science at the University of Sydney is ranked 1st in the Southern hemisphere and 23rd in the world among veterinary faculties (QS rankings 2023). The School of Veterinary Science educates students and conducts research in veterinary and related sciences.
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Your key responsibilities will be
provide first opinion emergency and critical care small animal services for pet owners within the vicinity
participation in the after-hours/24 hour care service including weekdays and weekends
provide ‘hands-on’ clinical training to final year students to develop ‘Day One’ skills
support students and nursing staff in decision making, and case management
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 Veterinarian who:
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
experience in teaching/coaching others
the ability to show initiative and manage competing deadlines
excellent verbal and written communication skills
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires valid work rights for Australia.
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
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How to apply
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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Mari Lewis , Recruitment Consultant Recruitment Operations, by email to [email protected]
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