"Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Small Animal Clinical Studies (Emergency and Critical Care)"

Your next career opportunity

As a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Small Animal Clinical Studies, you will have the opportunity to deliver innovative teaching and provide exceptional clinical service at the University of Melbourne's Melbourne Veterinary School. You will contribute to the education of future veterinarians, engage in leadership and service within the academic and broader community, and collaborate with partnering veterinary practices. This role offers a dynamic environment where you can enhance your teaching and clinical expertise while making a significant impact on veterinary education.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Deliver Innovative Teaching: Develop and conduct engaging tutorials, lectures, workshops, and clinical teaching for the DVM program.
• Provide Exceptional Clinical Service: Offer high-quality veterinary care, supervise staff, and mentor students and interns.
• Lead and Collaborate: Engage in leadership within the department, foster partnerships, and contribute to curriculum development.

You may be a great fit if:

You will be an experienced veterinarian with a passion for teaching and clinical excellence, possessing strong organisational skills and the ability to mentor students and collaborate with diverse teams.

You also have:

• A Bachelor of Veterinary Sciences, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent veterinary degree registrable in Victoria with at least two years relevant experience as a veterinarian.
• Demonstrated tertiary level teaching experience with the ability to teach innovative programs for learning at all levels, and under a variety of settings including online learning and curriculum course design, as well as academic mentoring to students
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills for diverse environments.
• Be adept at managing clinical caseloads and providing mentorship to students and staff.
• Have a commitment to continuous professional development and leadership in veterinary education.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

Role type:

Full-time; Fixed Term for 1 year

Faculty:

Faculty of Science

Department/ School:

Melbourne Veterinary School

Salary:

Level of appointment is subject to qualification and experience
Level B $124,656 - $148,023 per annum plus 17% super
Level C $152,695 - $176,065 per annum plus 17% super

• Inspire future veterinarians, collaborate with leading experts, enhance your clinical and teaching skills.
• Apply now to shape the next generation of veterinarians and advance your career in clinical teaching and practice.
• 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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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:

• 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

For more information check out our benefits page!

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 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 Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (VSSAAC), the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and the American Veterinary Medicine Association (AVMA).

Be Yourself

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We believe the diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing reasonable adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. For assistance, please contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments'). Contact details for other enquiries are located at the bottom of this page.

Find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Our Indigenous strategy, Murmuk Djerring outlines our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students.
Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au for further information and support.

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:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)

Learn more about the application process, including tips and FAQs.

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: 2 January 2026 at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

Position Description: JR-006508 Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Small Animal Clinical Studies (Emergency and Critical Care)_PD.docx