School of Veterinary Science

The School of Veterinary Science has a rich history having been founded in 1936 and has a well-deserved reputation for graduating self-reliant, independent and highly capable veterinarians with plenty of initiative and drive. The School has high quality facilities at the UQ Gatton Campus and maintains a clinic at the Dayboro north-west of Brisbane.

About This Opportunity

The position will work primarily within the UQ VETS Small Animal Hospital. This hospital provides veterinary clinical services for external clients and has a strong involvement in clinical teaching. The position is focused primarily on companion animals, however opportunities exist for exposure to avian and exotics if the candidate desires.

The successful candidate will be involved in the management of primary care, emergency, and referral medicine and surgical cases, either as the primary clinician or working alongside our team of collegial specialists and experienced clinicians. The UQ VETS Small Animal Rotating Internship program is an opportunity for motivated and hardworking individuals to increase their knowledge and skills and prepare for future specialist training or expanding their experience for general practice.

The successful Interns will participate in regular rounds, journal club meetings and tutorial sessions, and are supported and encouraged to complete publications or present at ANZCVS Science Week during their internship.  Interns are also heavily involved in the teaching of undergraduate Veterinary Science students during their clinical rotations.

This position is located at The University of Queensland’s picturesque Gatton Campus. Gatton Campus, UQ combines its Queensland Agricultural College heritage with modern research and teaching facilities in agriculture, agribusiness and veterinary science. Just over an hour’s drive west of Brisbane and five kilometres from the local township, the 1068-hectare Gatton campus offers a relaxed, friendly atmosphere and world-class facilities including the Queensland Animal Science Precinct, the UQ Veterinary Medical Centre, Gatton Research Dairy, nursery and glasshouse facilities, the southern hemisphere’s largest PV solar array research facility, and a pesticide wind tunnel facility. The campus also operates several commercial plant and animal production units in rural technologies to support teaching, research and hands-on training.

For US applicants, please note that Australian Universities use British terminology, as such a Lecturer (Level B) position is equivalent to that of an Assistant Professor position in the US.

Our Ideal Candidate

Applicants should possess a degree in Veterinary Science or equivalent, registrable in Queensland.

The University of Queensland values diversity and inclusion and actively encourages applications from those who bring diversity to the University. Please refer to the University’s Diversity and Inclusion webpage (https://staff.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/human-resources/diversity) for further information and points of contact if you require additional support.

Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to the contact person listed in the job advertisement.

We value diversity and inclusion, and actively encourage applications from those who bring diversity to the University. Our Diversity and Inclusion webpage contains further information if you require additional support. Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to recruitment@uq.edu.au.

What We Can Offer

This is a full-time, fixed term position at Academic level A.

The full-time equivalent base salary will be $66,283 plus super of up to 9.5%.

You will be able to take advantage of UQ Sport Facilities, salary sacrificing options, on-campus childcare, discounted private health insurance, free parking, discounted veterinary access, development programs and many other benefits.

For further information, please review The University of Queensland's Enterprise Bargaining Agreement 2018-2021.

Position Description

 Small Animal Internship PD .pdf

Questions?

To discuss this role please contact Associate Professor Bob Doneley, on +61 7 5460 1788 or r.doneley@uq.edu.au.

Advertised: 26 Jul 2019