• UQ VETS
• Full-time fixed-term position for up to 9 months
• Base salary will be in the range $132,647.53 - $140,276.33 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 9)
• Join our Gatton Campus community - take a virtual tour!

About This Opportunity

We are seeking a highly experienced and passionate Equine Internal Medicine Specialist to join our Veterinary Teaching Hospital and contribute to the education of future veterinarians and veterinary technologists. This role involves providing high-quality, relationship-centred care to equine patients at the Equine Specialist Hospital on the Gatton Campus, managing referral cases, and supporting interdisciplinary care. The specialist will also teach and mentor undergraduate and postgraduate veterinary students, as well as train interns and residents.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Provide high quality care to equine patients and clients, and independently manage both routine and difficult veterinary cases
• Provide mentoring and clinical leadership to junior staff in managing difficult or complex clinical cases
• Continue to develop expertise in equine internal medicine and veterinary practice
• Identify and contribute to opportunities for improvement within the hospital
• Provide an excellent clinical role model for students and colleagues
• Provide clinical expertise to the teaching of undergraduate & postgraduate students, interns and residents
• Actively contribute to the daily management and operations of the service
• Provides expertise to clinical teaching
• Actively promote and foster the School's relations with industry, government departments, professional bodies and the wider community.

As a 24-hour operation, your take-home salary will be dependent on your specific roster, including loadings of 50% for weekend shifts, 25% for night shifts, and 15% for afternoon shifts.

Afternoon shifts are shifts commencing at or after midday and finishing at or before midnight, Night Shift are shifts extending beyond midnight and finishing at or before 6AM. Further details will be discussed throughout the interview process, or feel free to reach out via the contact details below.

About UQ VETS

A career at UQ VETS means making a difference to not only the lives of the people and animals in your care, but also the next generation of vets and vet technicians. At UQ VETS, we offer the opportunity to build a dynamic career through structured development programs and access to industry leaders.

Instead of solely concentrating on meeting caseload benchmarks or revenue targets, your priorities lie in creating an impact, establishing a lasting impression on the field, and conducting work that brings about positive changes in the lives of animals.

The Veterinary Teaching Hospital is an organisational unit within the School that includes all of the School's outstanding clinical facilities. UQ VETS Equine Hospital is largely referral-based hospital with advanced facilities and offers a 24-hour emergency medical and surgical service. UQ VETS Small Animal Hospital boasts the latest in veterinary medical and surgical diagnostic and treatment options for small animals, birds, exotic pets and wildlife, as well as a 7-day urgent and emergency Care service. The UQ VETS Clinical Studies Centre facilitates and provides support to pre-clinical and clinical training in companion animals as well as a renowned research hub for clinical and behavioural research. The Centre includes a 16 - table surgical teaching facility and is also used for veterinary continuing education events. The Clinical Studies Centre is also home to the School's Pets-for-Life Adoption Program. UQ staff also supervise clinical placements at the RSPCA's Brisbane Animal Care Campus, Wacol.

In particular, the UQ VETS Equine Specialist Hospital's world-leading specialist veterinarians and nurses work together to provide outstanding veterinary care for horses. We're proud of the service we deliver and strive to provide horse owners and trainers with the best treatment options and outcomes for your horse. You can take a virtual tour of our Equine Specialist Hospital here.

As part of the largest university in the state, you'll be part of a culture where excellence is at our core, contributions are valued, and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• Free parking and intercampus bus
• On campus childcare, medical clinic, and post office
• 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
• 17% superannuation contributions
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• 25% discount on eligible UQ Vets services
• Access to our $4.1 million UQ Sports facility
• Volunteer in our community garden

About You

• A Bachelor of Veterinary Science or equivalent, registrable in Queensland.
• Specialist registration in Queensland or experience of more than 10 years in the area of Equine Internal Medicine including experience in leading and managing clinical teams.
• Commitment and enthusiasm for the education of Veterinary Science and Veterinary Technology students.
• Capacity to serve as an excellent clinical role model.
• An understanding and knowledge of veterinary health and safety requirements.
• Ability to establish effective professional relationships and to represent the School of Veterinary Science to the university and wider community, including industry, government and professional bodies.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, teamwork, negotiation and consultation skills and formal written and oral communication skills.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check, AHPRA registration, mandatory immunisations, first aid and/or CPR certification, blue card check, etc.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dr Donna Parker at [email protected]. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

Want to Apply?

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the 'About You' section
• Resume

Other Information

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don't meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to [email protected] for accessibility support or adjustments.

Applications close Monday May 12th 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-50511).