Clinical Veterinarian (Equine Practice)

Role type:Full Time (1.0 FTE);Continuing;Multiple positions available
Faculty:Faculty of Science
Department/ School:Melbourne Veterinary School
Salary:UOM9:AUD$146049 to $151951p.a. plus 17% super(retirement savings system/pension scheme)

• Deliver high-quality equine hospital and ambulatory care while guiding veterinary students in a leading equine clinic in Australia.
• Apply now to expand your equine clinical experience support studentlearningand contribute to the Equine Centres growth.
• Thisrole is eligible for visasponsorshipand we welcome international applicants. If successful we will support you through this process.
• Investing in you 17% superannuation benefits package including salary packaging health and wellbeing programs discounted services and professional development opportunities.

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Your next career opportunity
The Equine Veterinarianwillhave a veterinary degree registrable in Victoriaand willshare responsibility for the day-to-day assessment and management of primary accession in-patient and out-patient horses at the Equine Centre as well as provision of equine ambulatory clinical position includes evaluation of emergency admissions and management of hospitalised horses outside of regular working hours (including weekends).The incumbent will work with other equine team members to ensure high quality patientcareand client servicesand to grow clinical caseload in support of undergraduate veterinary position would suit applicants with at leasttwoyears graduated experience in mixed or equine practice but new or recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

What you will deliver:

• Provide clinical assessment treatment and ongoing care for primaryaccessionequine in-patients and out-patients at the Equine Centre.
• Contribute to veterinary care of horsesreferred to the Equine Centre in consultation with supervisingspecialistveterinarians.
• Support ambulatory services by attending horses off site including emergency and after-hours cases as rostered.
• Superviseteachand assess veterinary students on clinical rotation modelling professionalbehaviourand effective client communication.
• Maintainaccurateclinical and regulatory records ensuringtimelycommunication correctbillingand compliance withUniversitypolicies.
• Contribute to Equine Centreobjectives team initiatives and promotional activities that enhance caseloadeducationand community engagement.

You may be a great fitifyou:

• Hold a veterinary degree registrable in Victoria
• Bring experience managinghospitalisedand ambulatory equine cases including participation in after-hours and emergency care.
• Demonstrate flexibility for variable working hours including weekends on-call duties and travel between sites as required.
• Exhibit strongorganisationaland record-keeping skills withabilitytoprioritisetasks in a busy clinical environment.
• Engage positively with students colleagues and clients contributing to a cooperative respectful and inclusive team culture.
• Participate in professional and industry engagement that supports collaborative partnerships and growth of the Equine Centre.

For furtherinformationplease refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment including:

• Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Career development opportunities including access to a range of tailored programs such as Academic Women in Leadership and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
• Progressive considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being including leading parental leave gender affirmation leave and cultural leave
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team Melbourne Veterinary School
The Melbourne Veterinary School is a highly ranked veterinary school with a proud tradition of excellence in research education and leadership. The Melbourne Veterinary School has research strengths in animal diseases zoonotic infectious diseasesproductionanimalsystemsand animal welfare. The Melbourne Veterinary School provides the only professional entry veterinary medicine program in Victoria and covers a wide variety of undergraduate and postgraduate subjects across veterinary science with Australias premiere graduate Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program which is nationally and internationally accredited by the Australian Veterinary Boards Council the Royal College of Veterinary Science and the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education.

Science at Melbourne is a global leader across discovery and applied scientific research and education.Science begins with curiosity and we are dedicated to understanding the universe from the level of sub-atomic particles to the solar system.We aim to be leaders who positivelyimpactthe community locally and globally addressing major societal issues from climate change to disease. Our discoveries help build an understanding of the world around us.

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safeorganisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued respected and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds identities and experiences.Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

Werecommitted to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities.Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.

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Application essentials:

• Visitapply with usto learn more about the process including tips and FAQs.

• Thisrole is eligible for visasponsorshipand we welcome international applicants. If successful we will support you through this process.

• A Working with Children Check isfor all positions. If successful we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.

• Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.

• Please upload your responses to the Selection Criteria found in the Position Description.

Want to know more

• For queries related to this specific position contactProfSimon Bailey(please refer to thePD)

• For questions related to our recruitment process emailAnnaat

• For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard onor at(subject: Recruitment Adjustments).

Applytoday andjoin a communitythatsshaping the future.

Applications close:14 May 2026 at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

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