• Master of Veterinary Science / Clinical residency position
• Exciting opportunity to commence in January 2024
• Wildlife Medicine and Research Residency Program
• 2 year Full time Master's degree

Applications are invited for a two-year Residency program based at the Australian Wildlife Health Centre (AWHC), Healesville Sanctuary and the Melbourne Veterinary School, The University of Melbourne.  This residency offers the successful candidate the chance to make a positive contribution to the health and conservation of Australia's unique wildlife.

The Resident will be enrolled in a two year, post-graduate MVSc research degree, involving a wildlife health research project, that will be examined via a written thesis completed by the end of the two-year program; and a clinical training component, during which the resident will participate as a clinical member of the veterinary team of the AWHC. The resident will work with threatened species programs, Healesville resident animals and wildlife in rehabilitation. Training will be provided in clinical medicine and surgery, clinical pathology, necropsy examination, preventative medicine, reproductive management, nutrition, animal husbandry and wildlife rehabilitation.  The veterinary hospital at Healesville Sanctuary is open to the public and the successful candidate will be expected to interact with visitors on a daily basis.

Applicants must have a veterinary degree eligible for registration in Victoria, a minimum of two years' experience in clinical practice, a strong academic background and good written and verbal communication skills.  An ability to work effectively in a team, strong time management skills and a commitment to pursuing a career in the field of zoo and wildlife medicine also needs to be demonstrated.  A stipend of $37,000 annually (tax-exempt) will be offered in the form of a University of Melbourne postgraduate research scholarship.

Research project title:

• Normal and abnormal dental wear and occlusion in bare-nosed wombats (Vombatus ursinus)

For more information on this role, please refer to the position description available on our current vacancies webpage at zoo.org.au/hr.

To Apply: Please apply via Zoos Victoria recruitment system by clicking on the "Apply" link below.

The application should include following documents in one PDF or word document:

• 1-2 page cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Academic transcript
• Names and contact details of 2 referees

For further enquiries, please contact Gerry Ross (Life Sciences Manager - Animal Health, Healesville Sanctuary) at gross@zoo.org.au / or Helen McCracken  (Senior Veterinarian, Healesville Sanctuary) at hmccracken@zoo.org.au

The closing date for applications is 1st January 2024 at 11.00pm.

At Zoos Victoria we value diversity, celebrate difference and work to be inclusive in everything we do. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability and people from the LGBTIQA+ community. In addition, Zoos Victoria will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability, illness or injury. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please advise via hrhelpdesk@zoo.org.au or visit https://www.zoo.org.au/about-us/careers/inclusion-and-diversity/ for more information.