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Academic ConnectLecturer in Small Animal Clinical Studies (Surgery)
Role type: Part Time (0.6 – 0.8 FTE); Fixed term for 10 months
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Department/ School: Melbourne Veterinary School
Salary: Level B: $124,656 - $148,023 p.a. (pro rata for part-time) plus 17% super
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Department/ School: Melbourne Veterinary School
Salary: Level B: $124,656 - $148,023 p.a. (pro rata for part-time) plus 17% super
- Educate future veterinary leaders by advanced clinical training and contributing to world-class patient care.
- Apply now to inspire the next generation of veterinary surgeons and advance small animal clinical studies.
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
The University of Melbourne
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We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website.
Your next career opportunity
As a Lecturer in Small Animal Clinical Studies (Surgery), you'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of veterinary education at the University of Melbourne. You'll deliver excellence in teaching across the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine programme, focusing on small animal surgery. This position offers you the opportunity to combine your clinical expertise with innovative teaching methods, working alongside industry partners to provide students with real-world experience and ensure the highest standards of patient care.
As a Lecturer in Small Animal Clinical Studies (Surgery), you'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of veterinary education at the University of Melbourne. You'll deliver excellence in teaching across the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine programme, focusing on small animal surgery. This position offers you the opportunity to combine your clinical expertise with innovative teaching methods, working alongside industry partners to provide students with real-world experience and ensure the highest standards of patient care.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Deliver Innovative Clinical Education: Provide cutting-edge teaching in small animal surgery across all years of the DVM programme, including lectures, practical demonstrations, and clinical rotations.
- Ensure Clinical Excellence: Deliver high-quality veterinary services, working closely with partners like Greencross Veterinary Hospital to maintain a 'One Team' approach to patient care and student learning.
- Develop Curriculum and Assessment: Contribute to the design of integrated courses and innovative assessment methods, ensuring students acquire essential clinical competencies.
- Mentor and Support Students: Act as a role model for veterinary students, providing guidance and ensuring their well-being throughout their educational journey.
You may be a great fit if:
You are a passionate veterinary educator with expertise in small animal surgery, committed to delivering innovative clinical teaching while maintaining excellence in patient care and fostering strong industry partnerships.
You are a passionate veterinary educator with expertise in small animal surgery, committed to delivering innovative clinical teaching while maintaining excellence in patient care and fostering strong industry partnerships.
You must:
- Hold a veterinary degree and be eligible for registration as a Veterinary Practitioner in Victoria.
You may also:
- Possess (or be progressing towards) an intermediate level post-graduate qualification in surgery, such as Membership of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists.
- Have experience in delivering high-quality clinical teaching in a tertiary education setting.
- Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective student mentoring and client interactions.
- Show a commitment to ongoing professional development and scholarly activities in veterinary education.
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 fulfillment, including:
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 fulfillment, including:
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
Your new team – Melbourne Veterinary School
The Melbourne Veterinary School is a highly ranked veterinary school with a proud tradition of excellence in research, education, and leadership. The Melbourne Veterinary School has research strengths in animal diseases, zoonotic infectious diseases, production animal systems and animal welfare. The Melbourne Veterinary School provides the only professional entry veterinary medicine program in Victoria and covers a wide variety of undergraduate and postgraduate subjects across veterinary science with Australia’s premiere graduate Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program, which is nationally and internationally accredited by the Australian Veterinary Boards Council, the Royal College of Veterinary Science and the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education.
Science at Melbourne is a global leader across discovery and applied scientific research and education. Science begins with curiosity, and we are dedicated to understanding the universe from the level of sub-atomic particles to the solar system. We aim to be leaders who positively impact the community locally and globally, addressing major societal issues from climate change to disease. Our discoveries help build an understanding of the world around us.
The Melbourne Veterinary School is a highly ranked veterinary school with a proud tradition of excellence in research, education, and leadership. The Melbourne Veterinary School has research strengths in animal diseases, zoonotic infectious diseases, production animal systems and animal welfare. The Melbourne Veterinary School provides the only professional entry veterinary medicine program in Victoria and covers a wide variety of undergraduate and postgraduate subjects across veterinary science with Australia’s premiere graduate Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program, which is nationally and internationally accredited by the Australian Veterinary Boards Council, the Royal College of Veterinary Science and the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education.
Science at Melbourne is a global leader across discovery and applied scientific research and education. Science begins with curiosity, and we are dedicated to understanding the universe from the level of sub-atomic particles to the solar system. We aim to be leaders who positively impact the community locally and globally, addressing major societal issues from climate change to disease. Our discoveries help build an understanding of the world around us.
Please note: This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available.
A Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required for all positions. If successful, we'll guide you through the WWCC application process during onboarding and reimburse the cost.
A Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required for all positions. If successful, we'll guide you through the WWCC application process during onboarding and reimburse the cost.
Join Us and unlock your career potential!
If this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
For recruitment queries, email Anna Gradoboeva hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. Include the Position Number and Job Title in the subject line. Please do not send applications to this email address.
For job-specific queries, refer to the contact details in the Position Description.
If this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
- The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)
For recruitment queries, email Anna Gradoboeva hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. Include the Position Number and Job Title in the subject line. Please do not send applications to this email address.
For job-specific queries, refer to the contact details in the Position Description.
Applications close: 4th February 2026 at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.
Position Description: JR-007488 Lecturer, Small Animal Clinical Studies (Surgery)_PD.docx
Position Description: JR-007488 Lecturer, Small Animal Clinical Studies (Surgery)_PD.docx
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