Staff Veterinarian

A Staff Veterinarian – Wildlife

Leadership for good starts here.

• Part-time 0.4 FTE (2 days per week – Saturday and Sunday) 9 Month Fixed Term Parental Leave Opportunity. Located on the Camden Campus at the Wildlife Health and Conservation Hospital (WHCH)
• Opportunity to provide exceptional wildlife veterinary care
• Gain the recognition of working in a leading Veterinary Wildlife Hospital in an outstanding University
• Base Salary HEO6 (38 hours, 5 days per week) $112,026 p.a. - $120,771 p.a. (pro-rata) + 17% superannuation

We invite you to become a valued member of our Wildlife Hospital team to take your veterinary career to the next level

As part of the School of Veterinary Science which is ranked #1 in the Southern Hemisphere, the Wildlife Health and Conservation Hospital work closely with rescue and rehabilitation groups, the public, and general veterinary practices whilst providing a clinical learning experience for veterinary students.

In the Staff Veterinarian - Wildlife position, you will provide best-practice veterinary care to first-opinion and referred clients of the Wildlife Hospital which provides medical and surgical care to over 700 wildlife cases per year. The position is responsible for sole-charge of the WHCH on weekends, therefore prior experience working with wildlife in a clinical setting is essential.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• provide high quality first and second opinion veterinary care for wildlife attending the service including consultations, surgery and medical treatment appropriate to the presenting needs on weekends
• provide support and direction for the undergraduate interns/DVM students
• ensure effective billing practices in the Wildlife Hospital.

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Staff Veterinarian - Wildlife who has:

• experience working with wildlife rehabilitation, native animal care
• a degree in veterinary science registrable in NSW (or equivalent)
• experience working in a busy service-oriented environment
• sound diagnostic and therapeutic clinical skills in medicine and surgery
• the ability to work independently and within a team environment
• excellent verbal and written communication skills
• the desire to provide best-practice principals in provision of veterinary services
• a valid full drivers licence and vehicle.

Work Rights

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion , evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ+ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion .

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Chris Masaoka, Recruitment Operations by email to

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Applications Close

Sunday 14 September :59 PM