• Fixed Term, Full time 
• HEW0808 | $98,612 - $112,857 plus 10% employer superannuation contributions 
• Salary Packaging opportunities 
• Ref: 1532B35/126553

 

About Us

Murdoch University is home to the only Veterinary School in Western Australia, and its prestigious teaching hospital The Animal Hospital at Murdoch University provides the clinical facility that enables students to have clinical hands-on opportunity. We also provide a service to the community through our team of dedicated specialists who oversee the care and treatment of all animals referred to the hospital.

We aim to provide an environment where high professional and clinical standards are tempered with genuine care and compassion. Our team at The Animal Hospital are passionate about animals, from the first person you see at reception to the highly qualified specialists. We are fear-free certified and practice low stress handling in our clinic.

 

The Role

As the Registrar in Veterinary Anaesthesia, your primary purpose is to provide high level veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia services to clinical sections within The Animal Hospital At Murdoch University.

 

Your duties will involve: 

1. Provide high quality anaesthesia and analgesia services to clinical sections within The Animal Hospital At Murdoch University (TAHMU),
2. Provide support and training to specialty trainees, students, visiting veterinarians and veterinary nurses in all aspects of anaesthesia and analgesia,
3. Strict adherence to University and TAHMU policies, procedures, and protocols and with The Veterinary Surgeons’ Act of WA and other veterinary industry related Acts and Regulations,
4. Provide advice to other TAHMU staff on anaesthesia and analgesia related matters,
5. Enter account details and other relevant patient data on hospital networked computer system and maintain accurate hospital patient records,
6. Ensure accurate and complete estimations and billing of all cases during shift and adhere to relevant hospital policy,
7. Participate in the after-hours roster,
8. Manage workflow efficiently and autonomously within the department and ensure all necessary duties are completed in a timely manner,
9. Develop and maintain good working relationships with referring veterinarians, both within TAHMU and outside practices,
10. Manage adverse incidents and complaints appropriately, resolve if possible and bring to the attention of the Lecturer in Veterinary Anaesthesia or Hospital Operations Manager,
11. Maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of specified University software packages and Microsoft Office applications,

 

What you’ll bring to this role

1. Veterinary degree registrable by the Veterinary Surgeons’ Board of Western Australia,
2. Specialist qualifications in veterinary anaesthesia (FANZCVS, DECVAA, or DACVAA) or successful completion of an approved anaesthesia residency training program OR with extensive clinical anaesthesia experience and/or ANZCVS Memberships (or equivalent) in veterinary anaesthesia,
3. Ability to participate in the after-hours roster, including day, evening, weekend, public holiday and university holiday shifts,
4. Highly effective communication, customer service and interpersonal skills,
5. Excellent organisational, time and workload management skills,
6. Demonstrated ability to use initiative, assume responsibility for tasks and projects and to resolve problems,
7. Demonstrated ability to work cohesively in a team environment,

Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements, duties, skills and experience required for this role. Applicants must have valid work rights.

 

What you’ll get in return

You will be part of a vibrant and talented team, work in an innovative and lively university community and enjoy the benefits that come with working at Murdoch.

Our people enjoy a lively, natural campus and world-class facilities, as well as a range of benefits including:

• Competitive remuneration
• Paid leave entitlements
• Flexible work arrangements
• Salary packaging options
• Employee Assistance Program
• On Campus Services and Facilities, including a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital and Chiropractic Clinic

 

To Apply

Please apply by submitting the documents below:

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

Please visit the Current Vacancies page to view the position description for this role.

Please see the Applicant Guide for more information. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted. Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Position contact: Claudine Creasy, Clinical Director – The Animal Hospital at c.creasy@murdoch.edu.au

 

Murdoch University values diversity, promotes inclusion, and strongly encourages Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, women, and people with disability to apply. 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.

 

Closing date:  4 June 2022 (9:59pm AWST)

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

 

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