Veterinary Resident

Location: Melbourne, Australia (Werribee Campus)
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 3 years
Faculty: Science
Department/School: Melbourne Veterinary School
Salary: Level A – AUD $85,555 to $116,094 p.a. plus 17% super (retirement savings system/pension scheme)

• Apply now to join our Anatomical Pathology residency program and shape the future of animal care
• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne
We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research.

Your next career opportunity
The Melbourne Veterinary School is pleased to offer a residency training program in Veterinary Pathology.

This three-year, full-time program supports a resident to fulfil the credentialing requirements for specialisation in Veterinary Pathology through Board examination by the American College of Veterinary Pathology (https://www.acvp.org/).

The residency is supported by board-certified specialists at the University of Melbourne, along with additional clinical staff.

We are also offering residency training programs in Oncology and Anaesthesia & Analgesia. Please check our other listings to learn more about these exciting opportunities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Clinical and Professional Development: Undertake supervised clinical activities to meet ACVP specialisation requirements and participate in School planning and committees.
• Education and Mentorship: Contribute to teaching and supervising Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students in your areas of expertise.
• Research and Publication: Conduct research, present at conferences, and publish in peer-reviewed journals with increasing autonomy.
• Collaboration and Leadership: Work cooperatively in a multi-disciplinary team and contribute to a positive work environment.

You may be a great fit if:
You must be a qualified veterinarian and eligible for veterinary registration in Victoria, Australia. Candidates should also have relevant experience in the discipline, such as completion of an internship program, membership-level qualifications, or equivalent.

You are required to:

• Have a veterinary degree enabling registration with the Veterinary Practitioners Registration Board of Victoria (www.vetboard.vic.gov.au). Registration must be completed prior to commencement of the position.
• Have completed an internship or have equivalent practice experience.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English.
• Demonstrate strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines effectively.

It is desired that you:

• Have relevant clinical or professional experience relevant to the discipline, such as completion of an anaesthesia internship, membership level qualifications, or an equivalent level of experience that will meet the minimum criteria for the college (https://acvaa.org/).
• Have experience in supervising or training veterinary students in clinical or research activities.
• Show a track record of academic outputs such as peer-reviewed publications or conference presentations.

For further information please 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 fulfillment, including:

Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
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 diseases, production animal systems (including dairy and red meat) and animal welfare. provides the only professional entry veterinary medicine program in Victoria and covers a wide variety of undergraduate and postgraduate subjects across veterinary science with Australia's premiere graduate Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program, which is nationally and internationally accredited by the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council, the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and the American Veterinary Medicine Association.

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.

The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Bec Tucker – 0416 888 299 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

If you are a member of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and would like any support, please feel free to contact our Indigenous Employment & Development team via email at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au.

Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Join Us and unlock your career potential
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today Including the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

To apply, please submit your application through the following link:

https://unimelb.wd105.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UoM_External_Career/job/Werribee/Veterinary-Resident--Anatomical-Pathology-_JR-002634

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Anna Gradoboeva via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.

Applications close: 24 August 2025 at 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.

Position Description: JR-002634 Veterinary Resident (Anatomical Pathology)_PD.pdf