Graduate Veterinarian Assistant ECC

About The Team

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.  

At 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.

Your New 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 ECC Veterinary Supervisor and experienced veterinarians 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.

Your Key responsibilities will include –

• Deliver high-quality veterinary care to small animals under the guidance of senior clinicians.
• Participate in structured professional development through the Global Accelerated Emergency Program.
• Engage in regular supervision and feedback sessions to support clinical growth.
• Support case-based teaching and student learning within a teaching hospital environment.
• Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues, ensuring accurate records and billing.
• Contribute to after-hours rosters, maintaining excellence in patient care at all times.
• Commit to ongoing learning and adherence to University and professional standards.

Please refer to the Position Description for further details.

What We Offer You

This Fixed Term (12 Months) | Full Time attracts a remuneration of $89,396 – $96,594 plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.   

You'll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Silver-tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), awarded in 2025, reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, equity, and creating a safe, welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples, honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear, confident leadership, we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.

As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance, our staff enjoy a vibrant, natural campus with world-class facilities, along with a variety of benefits, including:

• Periodic salary increases between 1 January 2026 to 1 July 2026 totalling an 4% increase
• Flexible work arrangements
• Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8,944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role
• Indigenous Language Allowance
• Salary packaging options – such as purchasing leave, gym membership, car parking permit
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-campus services and facilities, such as a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital, and Chiropractic Clinic

For further information, check out our benefits and services page

Join us

Please apply online via the Apply Now button, along with submitting the following documents to support your application -

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

What you'll bring to the role:

• Veterinary degree registrable by the Veterinary Surgeons' Board of Western Australi
• Be enrolled in the Found Certificate in Emergency and Critical Care (FCerTECC) through Improve International, and industry-leading veterinary PD program accredited by the International School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ISVPS)
• Ability to participate n the after-hours roster including night shifts, weekends, and public holidays on a seven day roster.
• A valid Western Australian class C motor vehicle licence

Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements, duties, skills and experience required for this role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.

Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Please see the Applicant Guide for more information. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

Contact Us

For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Joey Rideout, Veterinary Supervisor and quote JR104452 as the reference.

Applications Close on 21st November :59pm AWST)

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

Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives, skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.

Murdoch University values workplace diversity, promotes inclusion, and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, and individuals with disability. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.