UQ VETS | Small Animal Hospital Full-time permanent position Base salary will be in the range $100,554.28 - $109,496.46 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 7) Join our Gatton Campus community – take a virtual tour ! About This Opportunity We are seeking a passionate Primary Care Veterinary Clinician who is eager to shape the future of the veterinary profession by teaching and mentoring the next generation of veterinarians and veterinary technologists in a clinical setting. Based at the UQ VETS Small Animal Hospital within the School of Veterinary Science, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, relationship-centred veterinary care to patients. In this role, you will contribute to clinical teaching and supervision of undergraduate veterinary science and veterinary technology students, as well as the training and mentoring of interns and junior clinicians. Key responsibilities will include: Clinical Service Delivery – Provide high-quality, relationship-centred care to small animal patients and, as required, wildlife cases. Independently manage routine and complex cases, serve as a clinical role model, mentor junior staff, and contribute to continuous service improvement. Teaching and Supervision – Actively engage in clinical teaching and supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students, interns, and residents. Support pre-clinical teaching activities as required by the School and continue developing expertise in clinical education. Leadership and Professional Role Modelling – Provide clinical leadership in challenging cases, foster a culture of excellence, and serve as a mentor and role model for students and colleagues. Engagement and Development – Promote and strengthen the School’s relationships with industry, government, professional bodies, and the wider community. Actively participate in continuing education (CE) events for personal and professional growth. Operational and Administrative Support – Contribute to the effective day-to-day management of the service, uphold sound business practices, and undertake other duties as reasonably directed by the Service Lead, Clinical Director, Veterinary Teaching Hospital management, and the Head of School. 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. In particular, the UQ VETS Small Animal Hospital values every animal and offers unrivalled medical, surgical and diagnostic services for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, small mammals and fish at our world-class veterinary hospital in Gatton. You can take a virtual tour of our Small Animal Hospital here. About UQ As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world. Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, 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 Relevant experience in the delivery of veterinary clinical service in general practice or emergency and critical care. Demonstrated experience performing at an advanced clinical level, which may include: Completion of an internship incorporating exposure to and management of small animal or emergency and critical care cases. Award of membership of ANZCVS or equivalent An equivalent combination of qualifications, training and/or experience. Demonstrated relationship-centred approach to veterinary care, with a commitment to developing genuine partnerships with the entire healthcare team, including the client Demonstrated accountability and a proactive attitude with the enthusiasm and drive to identify and contribute to improvements within the Small Animal Hospital Commitment and enthusiasm for the education of Veterinary Science and Veterinary Technology students Capacity to serve as an excellent clinical veterinary role model An understanding and knowledge of relevant legislative and professional requirements relating to veterinary practice in QLD and to 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 Vaccinations and Immunisation It is a condition of employment for this role that if you are required now or in the future, to work or interact in Queensland Health clinical facility; or in an equivalent clinical health facility; or health care role; or will be required to perform work tasks that put you at risk of exposure to vaccine-preventable disease you are required to be immunised against, and remain immunised against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs) in accordance with the University’s Vaccinations and Immunisation Guidelines (PPL 2.60.08). The employee is required to provide evidence of immunisation against VPDs. The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, education check, mandatory immunisations. Questions? For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dr Danielle Hindmarsh at d.hindmarsh@uq.edu.au. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. Want to Apply? We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload: Resume A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section Our strength 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. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au. 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. Applications close Monday 14 July 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-53275).