Senior Lecturer in Small Animal Medicine

About The Team

$100 million gift to expand veterinary training and research

The School of Veterinary Medicine is responsible for the training of veterinary science graduates and the degree program has longstanding international accreditation. A central part of the training is development of core clinical competencies and as part of this process veterinary science students undertake training in our hospital, clinics and clinical services.  In addition to the training of undergraduate veterinarians, SVM also trains a number of postgraduate specialists in Residency programs. 

The Animal Hospital at Murdoch University is an ASAVA accredited facility with a robust referral, emergency and primary care caseload across a breadth of companion animal and food animal species. The Animal Hospital provides clinical experience for fifth year veterinary students enrolled in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program and provides caseload for the training of residents and specialty trainee postgraduate students.

Your New Role  

A Senior Lecturer within the Clinical or Professional Scholar track is expected to have a record of clinical and professional excellence within the field of small animal medicine, and to have experience in the delivery of high quality undergraduate and postgraduate clinical training. A Senior Lecturer makes a considerable contribution to the University's postgraduate supervision and is expected to play a leadership role in University administration. This position makes a substantial contribution to all teaching activities within the Discipline, as well as a substantial contribution to the College and profession. 

Your Key responsibilities will include –

• Make a substantial contribution to the small animal medicine service, individually and as leader in the clinical team. 
• Make a substantial contribution to teaching, including preparing and delivering lectures, tutorials, seminars, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops, student field excursions, clinical sessions and studio sessions, and marking and assessments.
• Participate in the development of new services and clinical techniques within small animal medicine. 
• Aid development of clinical research within the School by securing competitive grants, delivering appropriate research outputs, and supporting resident research requirements.
• Supervise honours, Masters by Coursework, HDR and postgraduate students.

Please refer to the Position Description for further details.

What We Offer You

This Continuous, Full-Time position attracts market-relevant remuneration (negotiable) 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:

• A clinical specialist qualification (DECVIM-CA, DACVIM or FANZCVS) in small animal medicine.
• Evidence of excellence in clinical work, and a high level of clinical competence across a broad range of small animal medicine cases.
• Evidence of ability to direct a clinical team within a small animal medicine referral service.
• Substantial experience in teaching at both the undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• Experience in supervising honours, Masters by Coursework, HDR and postgraduate students or residents in training.
• A track record of success in undertaking clinical research, securing competitive grants, and producing high quality research outputs.

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.

Visa sponsorship and relocation may be available for the right candidate.

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 Professor Robert Shiel ), Section Head or Associate Professor Henry Annandale, Dean of Veterinary Medicine ),  and quote JR104301 as the reference.

Applications Close on 30 September 2025 (11:59pm 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.