Graduate Veterinarian Assistant Ecc

Fixed Term, Full Time
- Classification | HEW0606 $101K - $110k including 17% employer superannuation contributions
- Salary Packaging opportunities
- Ref: JR102933

About Us

Murdoch University is home to the only Veterinary School in Western Australia and through The Animal Hospital at Murdoch University provides both a state-of-the art specialist-referral hospital that is home to leaders within the field of Veterinary Medicine as well as offering exceptional clinical hands-on experience for its students and education of the next generation of Veterinarians.

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The Animal Hospital At Murdoch University

(TAHMU) we practice the highest professional and clinical standards of care in an environment founded in genuine care and compassion. The ECC service includes 2 specialists, 2 registrars, 4 residents, 1 specialty trainee and 7 permanent ECC vets who collaborate with a wonderful nursing team. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to join a truly unique team who love what they do. Our Assistant Veterinarian opportunity aims to develop your clinical and non-clinical competencies through a structured 12-month program that offers un unparalleled advantage to any Recent Graduate wishing to pursue a career in ECC.

The Role

The ECC section within TAHMU is a team of exceptional veterinary professionals dedicated to being the benchmark for patient and client standards of care in the field of ECC in Perth, Western Australia, and Australia. Our Assistant Veterinarian position offers a new and industry-leading program to provide foundational knowledge and competencies including consultation, diagnostic investigation, treatment and basic surgical skills specific to the field of Emergency and Critical Care. Your progression and development of these competencies will be supervised and supported by specifically appointed ECC Veterinary Leaders over a 12 month duration with increasing case responsibility. To complement your clinical training you will also undertake complementary study and assessment including the 12 month Improve International ECC Accelerate program, internal CPD, and Fear Free accreditation as well as having access to Journal Club and Multidisciplinary rounds to augment your learning opportunities.

We are committed to helping you develop a sustainable and rewarding career pathway within the field of ECC. This position would be ideal for someone new or recently graduated who wants to practice the highest standards of care in emergency medicine or as preparation for a specialty trainee or residency program.

What you’ll bring to this role
- A passion for providing high quality veterinary care in an emergency setting.
- Demonstrated ability to use initiative, work proactively and approach problems with a ‘can do’ attitude
- Excellent organisation, time and workload management skills including the ability to prioritise workload to meet strict deadlines.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills and a love for working in a team.

Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements, duties, skills and experience required for this role. Applicants must have valid work rights.

What you’ll get in return

You will be part of a vibrant and talented team, work in an innovative and lively university community and enjoy the benefits that come with working at Murdoch.

Our people enjoy a lively, natural campus and world-class facilities, as well as a range of benefits including:

- Competitive remuneration
- Paid leave entitlements
- Flexible work arrangements
- Salary packaging options
- Employee Assistance Program
- On Campus Services and Facilities, including a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital and Chiropractic Clinic

To Apply
- A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)
- Your most recent resume (CV)

Position contact: Claudine Creasy, Clinical Director

Closing date: 13th September 2024 (11:59pm AWST)

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.