Locum Anesthetist Opportunity
We are seeking a full-time locum anaesthetist for a period of 1 July to 30 September 2024. Shorter engagements may be considered.
Key Responsibilities:
* Teaching and supervising final year veterinary students in workplace-integrated anaesthesia clinical rotations in the small animal hospital.
* Providing service clinical work in small animal anaesthesia in the Greencross Veterinary Hospital located at the University's Werribee campus.
About the Role:
The hospital has state-of-the-art anaesthetic and monitoring equipment situated in modern surgical, medical and diagnostic imaging areas.
The hospital is staffed by experienced specialists, clinicians, and nurses who strive to provide the best clinical care possible, including a 24/7 emergency and critical care department.
In addition to clinical teaching and service, there may be opportunities to engage in teaching activities in other areas of the school, such as clinical skills, animal handling, and communications.
This locum position does not require any on-call duties or service during weekends or public holidays.
Requirements:
* Eligibility for general registration with the Veterinary Practitioners Board of Victoria, Australia.
* Board certification (or eligibility) is preferred; however, experienced candidates with formal training or significant work experience in veterinary anaesthesia will be considered.
About the Location:
The Werribee campus is located approximately 25 km from central Melbourne and is accessible by car, train, and bus with ample free parking onsite.
There are numerous longer stay accommodation options nearby as well as busy shopping centres and markets.
Melbourne is a lively city with many options for dining and entertainment, and is close enough to both mountains and beaches for day trips.