A unique veterinary career pathway.
Part time (0.4FTE - Thursday and Friday) Fixed term two (2) year opportunity.
Located on the Camden Campus at the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Camden (UVTHC) Exciting opportunity to provide high quality veterinary care to cats and dogs Base Salary HEO 6 (38 hours), $107,977 p.a.
- $116,406 p.a.
(pro-rata) + 17% superannuation About the opportunity Your chance to have a marked impact on the future of the veterinary profession and the lives of pets in the Macarthur region.
The Small Animal Veterinarian position operates within the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Camden (UVTHC) as a first opinion small animal veterinary hospital at the rural (Camden) campus.
In this position, you will: provide first opinion small animal services including medicine, surgery and anaesthesia within Camden/Wollondilly districts provide 'hands-on' clinical training to final year students for 'Day One' skills This will include independent supervision of spey clinic and first opinion consults support undergraduate veterinarians and nursing staff in decision making and case management take part in 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 contribute to community outreach events supported by the UVTHC be in clinic on Thursdays and Fridays (no weekends required) and you may have the option to pick up additional shifts.
The School of Veterinary Science is a leading provider of veterinary and animal science education, and in scientific research.
The School provides a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs in veterinary and associated disciplines and is a front-runner in animal welfare and ethics.
The Sydney School of Veterinary Science at the University of Sydney is ranked 1st in Australia, within a world-class university and 26th in the world among veterinary faculties (QS rankings 2024).
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 Small Animal Veterinarian as follows: a degree in veterinary science registrable in NSW previous experience in a small animal primary care practice is essential 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 key benefits: be part of developing the next generation of veterinarians be stimulated by an academic environment focused on teaching and research opportunity to learn and enhance your skills and experience in the unique teaching and research environment of a Veterinary Teaching hospital a University contribution of 17% of your base salary to your superannuation fund tax-efficient salary packaging options for cars, laptops, and additional contributions to your superannuation fund generous relocation allowance if moving from interstate or overseas access to fitness passport, as well as discounted rates on university sports and fitness centers gain the recognition of working in a leading Veterinary School in an outstanding University.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
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.
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Applications Close Sunday 27 April 2025 11:59 PM