Emergency and Critical Care Veterinarian

Are you an experienced Emergency and Critical Care Veterinarian seeking a casual role? We want to hear from you

Casual Opportunities - Various shifts on a 24/7 roster available immediately.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-oriented veterinarian with a strong drive to deliver the highest standards of clinical service and care, and who has proven experience in small animal veterinary care and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

(HEO7) $66.58 to $74.46 per hour plus an employer contribution of 11.5% superannuation applies. In addition, loadings between 15% and 40% apply when working outside the normal span of hours in accordance with the University of Adelaide Enterprise Agreement.

The Roseworthy Veterinary Hospital's (RVH) is located on the University of Adelaide's Roseworthy Campus, surrounded by great lifestyle opportunities including the Barossa Valley, beaches, sporting activities, benchmark schools and shopping facilities.

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The caseload is varied, and the team works through a 24/7 roster to provide emergency and critical care services for a dynamic and growing caseload of small animal patients. There is also access to all imaging modalities including CT and the support of a dedicated radiographer. The CAHC has access to an onsite veterinary diagnostic laboratory enabling direct contact with pathologists for case discussion and best outcomes for patients. As part of the ECC team you will enjoy strong support from a lively group of experienced academic specialists with challenging cases and an opportunity for case discussion daily with input from all staff.

The RVH provides a clinical training environment for final year veterinary students working under the close supervision of experienced veterinary surgeons, nurses and support staff. You will have the opportunity to involve highly motivated final year veterinary students in clinical case management and by providing students with additional learning opportunities where appropriate, and demonstrating the highest standard of clinical and professional behaviour. You will be making an important contribution to the clinical education of the next generation of veterinarians.

Work with a supportive and motivated group of vets, nurses and students in an accredited Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

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To be successful you will need:

• Veterinary qualification with eligibility to be registered as a veterinarian in South Australia.
• Demonstrated veterinary experience in first opinion or emergency services, including performing emergency surgeries.
• Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of clients and team members.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm and experience in assisting, teaching or mentoring others.
• Demonstrated high level written communication skills, including the ability to keep detailed, accurate medical records and write professional referral letters and client correspondence.

The path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

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Your faculty's broader role

The Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology is a multidisciplinary hub of cutting-edge teaching and research. Many of its academic staff are world leaders in their fields and graduates are highly regarded by employers. The Faculty actively partners with innovative industries to solve problems of global significance.

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If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on "Apply Now" to submit your updated CV and a cover letter addressing your suitability for the role.

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Dr Sita Withers

Small Animal Clinical Lead

Email: We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.