Registrar in Equine Practice

Fixed Term, Part Time
- $127k - $146k includes 17% employer superannuation contributions (prorata)
- Salary Packaging opportunities
- Ref: JR103100

The Animal Hospital at Murdoch University are seeking a passionate and adaptable veterinarian to be part of the Equine team. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to be immersed in an environment that promotes growth and learning. A team of like-minded professionals on a mission to help people by helping all animals whilst contributing to the next generation of veterinary graduates from Murdoch

About Us

Murdoch University is home to the only Veterinary School in Western Australia, and its prestigious teaching hospital provides students with critical practical experience. It also provides a service to community through the delivery of world-class specialist, emergency, and primary veterinary care to the animals of Western Australia.

The Animal Hospital At Murdoch University

(TAHMU) aims to consistently demonstrate a culture of clinical and professional excellence. This is achieved through evidence-based decision making that is delivered with care and compassion for our patients, clients, students and colleagues

The Role

The key purpose of this role is to provide high-quality veterinary care to animals at The Animal Hospital at Murdoch University. This role is a 0.5 FTE (two days per week) position primarily focussed on providing primary care to horses in an ambulatory setting. This position focuses on building strong client relationships to develop a sustainable caseload, ensuring consistent and quality care. A key aspect of the role is to offer primary accession cases for student exposure, contributing to their hands-on learning experience. The vet will primarily work in an ambulatory setting, with no after-hours expectations, and will have access to specialist backup and hospital care when needed.

What you’ll bring to this role
- Veterinary degree registrable by the Veterinary Surgeons’ Board of Western Australia.
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a veterinary practice, post qualification.
- Excellent organisational, time and workload management skills, including the ability to prioritise workload to meet strict deadlines.
- Highly effective communication, customer service and interpersonal skills, and the demonstrated ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organisation.
- Demonstrated ability to work cohesively in a team environment, to foster positive relationships with clients and to grow primary opinion caseload.

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)

Closing date: 18th November 2024 (11:59pm AWST)

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