Primary Care Veterinary Clinician
$106,709–$116,198 year
On-siteGatton, Queensland, Australia
Job Summary
Provide high-quality, relationship-centred clinical care to animal patients and their owners, independently managing both routine and complex veterinary cases. Participate in the management of primary care, urgent, and emergency cases within the Small Animal Hospital. Actively contribute to clinical teaching, instruction, and supervision of undergraduate veterinary science and veterinary technology students, as well as mentoring interns and junior clinicians. Support continuous improvement initiatives, clinical leadership, and effective day-to-day hospital operations in alignment with University and professional standards. This full-time, fixed-term position runs through May 2027 at the UQ Gatton Veterinary Teaching Hospital, offering a collaborative environment focused on creating meaningful change for animals, clients, students, and the veterinary profession.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Veterinary Science or equivalent qualification
- Registrable in Queensland
- More than four years' experience in general practice or emergency and critical care
- Sound knowledge of legislative, professional and workplace health and safety requirements relevant to veterinary practice in Queensland
- Highly developed interpersonal, communication, teamwork and consultation skills
- Ability to represent the School to industry, government and the wider community
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development
- Demonstrated commitment to relationship-centred veterinary care
- Proven ability to manage complex clinical cases
- Proven ability to provide mentoring and clinical leadership to junior staff
- Strong commitment to teaching and training veterinary science and veterinary technology students
- Pre-employment checks may include verification of the right to work in Australia
- Mandatory immunisations
Desired Qualifications
- Membership of ANZCVS or an equivalent qualification
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