Emergency and Critical Care Veterinarian - Casual Opportunities

The University of Adelaide

Roseworthy, Adelaide Hills & Barossa, SA

Veterinary Services & Animal Welfare (Farming, Animals & Conservation)

Other (Education & Training)

Casual/Vacation

$64.33 to $71.94 p/h plus 11.5% Superannuation

Are you an experienced emergency and critical care veterinarian seeking a casual role? We want to hear from you!

Casual Opportunities—Various shifts on a 24/7 roster are available immediately.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-oriented veterinarian with a strong drive to deliver the highest standards of clinical service and care and who has proven experience in small animal veterinary care and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

(HEO7) $66.58 to $74.46 per hour plus an employer contribution of 11.5% superannuation applies. In addition, loadings between 15% and 40% apply when working outside the normal span of hours in accordance with the University of Adelaide Enterprise Agreement.

The Roseworthy Veterinary Hospital (RVH) is located on the University of Adelaide’s Roseworthy Campus, surrounded by great lifestyle opportunities, including the Barossa Valley, beaches, sporting activities, benchmark schools, and shopping facilities.

The caseload is varied, and the team works through a 24/7 roster to provide emergency and critical care services for a dynamic and growing caseload of small animal patients. There is also access to all imaging modalities, including CT, and the support of a dedicated radiographer. The CAHC has access to an onsite veterinary diagnostic laboratory, enabling direct contact with pathologists for case discussion and the best outcomes for patients. As part of the ECC team, you will enjoy strong support from a lively group of experienced academic specialists with challenging cases and an opportunity for case discussion daily with input from all staff.

The RVH provides a clinical training environment for final-year veterinary students working under the close supervision of experienced veterinary surgeons, nurses, and support staff. You will have the opportunity to involve highly motivated final-year veterinary students in clinical case management by providing students with additional learning opportunities where appropriate and demonstrating the highest standard of clinical and professional behavior. You will be making an important contribution to the clinical education of the next generation of veterinarians.

Work with a supportive and motivated group of vets, nurses, and students in an accredited veterinary teaching hospital.

To be successful you will need:

Veterinary qualification with eligibility to be registered as a veterinarian in South Australia.

Demonstrated veterinary experience in first opinion or emergency services, including performing emergency surgeries.

Demonstrated high-level communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of clients and team members.

Demonstrated enthusiasm and experience in assisting, teaching, or mentoring others.

Demonstrated high-level written communication skills, including the ability to keep detailed, accurate medical records and write professional referral letters and client correspondence.

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Email: sita.withers@adelaide.edu.au