"Emergency & Urgent Care Veterinarian (Gatton based)"

Emergency & Urgent Care Veterinarian (Gatton based)

locations

Gatton Campus

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted 22 Days Ago

job requisition id

R-54068

UQ VETS

Competitive renumeration plus 17% superannuation and generous shift loadings

Full-time permanent opportunity

Work at our Gatton Campus, take a virtual tour

About This Opportunity

Are you ready to make a real impact in veterinary emergency care while shaping the next generation of clinicians?

As an Emergency Veterinary Clinician at UQ VETS Small Animal Hospital, you’ll deliver high-quality, relationship-centred care to small animal patients in a dynamic teaching environment. Based at our Gatton campus, you’ll lead afterhours and weekend clinical services, manage complex cases, and mentor junior staff and students. This role blends clinical excellence with teaching and leadership, offering a unique opportunity to influence both patient outcomes and veterinary education.

Key responsibilities will include:

Independently manage complex and urgent small animal cases.

Lead afterhours shifts and supervise nursing and technical teams.

Mentor interns and junior clinicians in clinical decision-making.

Actively contribute to clinical teaching for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Foster continuous improvement within the hospital environment.

As a 24-hour operation, your take-home salary will be dependent on your specific roster, including loadings of 50% for weekend shifts, 25% for night shifts, and 15% for afternoon shifts. Further details will be discussed throughout the interview process, or feel free to reach out via the contact details below.

The total package will be negotiated based on individual merits.

About You

Join our team if you have extensive experience in emergency and critical care, or if you're at any stage of your career journey. We welcome general practitioners aiming to enhance their skills, as well as recent graduates eager to continue their learning in a supportive environment.

You will demonstrate a commitment to providing high-quality, relationship-centred care to small animal patients and clients with a passion for veterinary education.

You should hold a BVSc (or equivalent) that is registrable in Queensland.

Special Veterinary Registration

Eligible candidates with the right to practice veterinary science outside Australia may obtain special registration as a veterinary surgeon or specialist for research or teaching roles at the University of Queensland, provided they have the relevant qualifications and experience (under the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1936, Section 19E).

Veterinary Surgeons Act 1936 (legislation.qld.gov.au)

The successful candidate may be required to complete background checks including, criminal history and education checks.

It is a condition of employment for this role that you will be required to provide evidence of immunisation against certain vaccine preventable diseases.

Relocating from interstate or overseas? We may support you with obtaining employer-sponsored work rights and a relocation support package. You can find out more about life in Australia’s Sunshine State here.

About UQ VETS

UQ VETS is home to a team of internationally trained clinicians and educators with specialist expertise in small animal emergency care and surgery. Our teaching hospital benefits from advanced diagnostic capabilities and a collaborative clinical environment, where veterinary nurses and clinicians work side-by-side to deliver best-practice care. Recent case studies have explored complex surgical interventions and emergency protocols, reinforcing our reputation as a leader in veterinary clinical education.

A career at UQ VETS means making a difference to not only the lives of the people and animals in your care, but also the next generation of vets and vet technicians. At UQ VETS, we offer the opportunity to build a dynamic career through structured development programs and access to industry leaders

Instead of chasing caseload benchmarks, your focus will be on creating meaningful impact, mentoring future veterinarians, and contributing to a culture of excellence.

UQ VETS Small Animal Hospital boasts the latest in veterinary medical and surgical diagnostic and treatment options for small animals, birds, exotic pets and wildlife, as well as a 7-day urgent and emergency Care service. You can take a virtual tour of our Small Animal Hospital here.

What We Offer

You’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

17% superannuation and 17.5% leave loading

Generous parental leave and flexible work arrangements

Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship (if eligible)

Staff discounts across retail, fitness, health, and travel

On-campus facilities such as childcare, healthcare services, and UQ Sport gyms

Questions?

For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

Want to Apply?

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

Cover letter

Resume 

Other Information

At UQ we know that our greatest strengths come from our diverse mix of colleagues, this is reflected in our ongoing commitment to creating an environment focused on equity, diversity and inclusion. We ensure that we are always attracting, retaining and promoting colleagues who are representative of the diversity in our broader community, whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability. Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to talent@uq.edu.au 

If you are a current employee (including casual staff and HDR scholars) or hold an unpaid/affiliate appointment, please login to your staff Workday account and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board.

Applications close Tuesday 31 March 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number - R-54068).

Applications will be reviewed as received. Candidates may be interviewed prior to the job closing date. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. The University of Queensland reserves the right to close this application process early.