Clinical Veterinarian (Equine Practice)

Role type: Full Time (1.0 FTE); Continuing; Multiple positions available
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Department/ School: Melbourne Veterinary School
Salary: UOM 9: AUD $146,049 to $151,951 p.a. plus 17% super (retirement savings system/pension scheme)

• Deliver high-quality equine hospital and ambulatory care while guiding veterinary students in a leading equine clinic in Australia.
• Apply now to expand your equine clinical experience, support student learning and contribute to the Equine Centre's growth.
• This role is eligible for visa sponsorship and we welcome international applicants. If successful, we will support you through this process.
• Investing in you - 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

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The Equine Veterinarian will have a veterinary degree registrable in Victoria and will share responsibility for the day-to-day assessment and management of primary accession in-patient and out-patient horses at the Equine Centre, as well as provision of equine ambulatory clinical services. The position includes evaluation of emergency admissions and management of hospitalised horses outside of regular working hours (including weekends). The incumbent will work with other equine team members to ensure high quality patient care and client services, and to grow clinical caseload in support of undergraduate veterinary education. The position would suit applicants with at least two years graduated experience in mixed or equine practice, but new or recent graduates are encouraged to apply. What you will deliver:

• Provide clinical assessment, treatment and ongoing care for primary accession equine in-patients and out-patients at the Equine Centre.
• Contribute to veterinary care of horses referred to the Equine Centre in consultation with supervising specialist veterinarians.
• Support ambulatory services by attending horses off site, including emergency and after-hours cases as rostered.
• Supervise, teach and assess veterinary students on clinical rotation, modelling professional behaviour and effective client communication.
• Maintain accurate clinical and regulatory records, ensuring timely communication, correct billing and compliance with University policies.
• Contribute to Equine Centre objectives, team initiatives and promotional activities that enhance caseload, education and community engagement.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Hold a veterinary degree registrable in Victoria
• Bring experience managing hospitalised and ambulatory equine cases, including participation in after-hours and emergency care.
• Demonstrate flexibility for variable working hours, including weekends, on-call duties and travel between sites as required.
• Exhibit strong organisational and record-keeping skills, with ability to prioritise tasks in a busy clinical environment.
• Engage positively with students, colleagues and clients, contributing to a cooperative, respectful and inclusive team culture.
• Participate in professional and industry engagement that supports collaborative partnerships and growth of the Equine Centre.

What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:

• Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page!

Application essentials:

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• This role is eligible for visa sponsorship and we welcome international applicants. If successful, we will support you through this process.
• A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
• Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.
• Please upload your responses to the Selection Criteria, found in the Position Description.

Want to know more?

• For queries related to this specific position, contact Prof Simon Bailey (please refer to the PD)
• For questions related to our recruitment process email Anna at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au
• For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

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Applications close: 14 May 2026 at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.