Full time 2-year fixed term position located on the Camperdown Campus with the Animal Welfare Veterinary Team, within Research Integrity and Ethics Administration, DVC-Research A great internship opportunity for an early career veterinarian wanting to gain experience in laboratory animal medicine Base Salary HEO4 $86,896 - $91,896 17% superannuation About the opportunity The Research Integrity and Ethics Administration unit is offering an exciting internship opportunity for an early-career veterinarian to join the team as an Animal Welfare - Veterinary Intern. This is a developmental role ideal for those looking to build a career in the field of animal research. The internship provides hands-on experience across a range of veterinary responsibilities within a research environment. You’ll receive structured mentoring and training in laboratory animal medicine, research animal welfare, and best-practice management techniques. Throughout the internship, you’ll be supported in pursuing a relevant external qualification, in line with University policy. The role also offers the opportunity to build your professional network through participation in industry forums, conferences, site inspections, and more. If you're passionate about animal welfare and ready to grow your career in a dynamic research setting, we’d love to hear from you. Your key responsibilities will be to: Work in dynamic team, reporting to the Animal Welfare Veterinarian promote animal welfare and the responsible use of animals in research and teaching across the university assist the Animal Welfare Veterinarian and the Research Integrity and Ethics Administration (RIEA) team in ensuring compliance of the University with relevant legislation, regulations and contractual requirements establish and maintain effective relationships with all relevant university personnel involved in animal research, animal facilities, Laboratory Animal Services, and core research facilities provide veterinary services to research animals, where necessary under the guidance of the Animal Welfare Veterinarian, including preventative care, diagnostics, disease investigation, treatment, and necropsies prepare and submit reports to the Animal Ethics Committees as required. About you Degree in Veterinary Science an eligibility to register with the Veterinary Practitioners Board in NSW an ability to discuss complaints and confidential issues with tact and discretion in a sensitive and professional manner awareness of relevant legislation, codes, and guidelines and willingness to build comprehensive understanding experience in a veterinary hospital or similar environment a balanced advocacy for animals with passion and commitment to animal welfare enthusiasm to learn new skills and guide others in their learning a can-do attitude and the desire to support animal research, animal researchers, and animal care staff strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with animal research stakeholders at all levels vaccination for Q Fever or willingness to be vaccinated. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all 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. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. 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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Kale Claffey Recruitment Operations by email to kale.claffey@sydney.edu.au © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Thursday 19 June 2025 11:59 PM