• Full time HEO 6 fixed term contingent on the continuation of external funding
• Opportunity of work life balance in a dynamic and growing equine ambulatory team
• Base Salary HEO 6 (38 hours per week) $97K – $105K p.a., pro-rata + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

Reporting directly to the Head Equine Unit, the Equine Veterinary Registrar – Ambulatory position will form part of the Camden Equine Centre (CEC) within the UVTHC in providing high quality equine services in an ambulatory setting supporting the hospital-based services as required. . This role assists in growing the service through the provision of high-quality clinical care, customer service and teaching through mentoring and support of the Equine Unit Head and Senior Lecturer of Equine Practice.

CEC is recognised as the pre-eminent centre of clinical excellence for equine sports medicine in Australasia and a world leader in the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of horses with sports related injuries and illnesses through innovative research in the field whilst training the veterinarians of the future.

The successful candidate is expected to be able to work on more complicated cases in hospital with support from specialists from a variety of disciplines. After hours work is shared amongst the entire equine team, enabling true work life balance.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• provide veterinary medicine service to primary accession cases in the field
• participating in a weekly roster covering visits and call outs to clients within the local area for routine and emergency care in the field
• actively participate in study groups, clinical rounds, and journal club
• supervision and clinical instruction of students with guidance from the Senior Lecturer in Equine Practice
• ensures compliance with relevant legislative and regulatory controls and ensures a safe working environment for all staff and students.

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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 an

Equine Veterinary Registrar – Ambulatory who has:

• a Veterinary Degree registrable in NSW
• ambulatory practice experience
• willingness to be on call and participate in an after-hours roster (additional on call allowance and a generous overtime payment)
• an ability to effectively instruct students.

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

The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.

Closing date for applications

11.59pm, Sunday 12 December 2021