Veterinary Clinician

About This Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and energetic Veterinary Clinician to lead the Small Animal Primary Care and Urgent Care teams at The University of Queensland Gatton Veterinary Teaching Hospital. In this role, you will provide high-quality, relationship-centred care for dogs, cats, avians, and exotic species within UQ Vets Small Animal Hospital, while fostering a cohesive, high-performing clinical team committed to excellence in patient care and service delivery.

Aligned with the University’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement, you will also play an integral role in clinical education and supervision of veterinary science and veterinary technology students. Reporting to the Practice Manager, you will contribute to the training and mentoring of interns and junior clinicians, combining clinical leadership with a strong commitment to collaboration, professional development, and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

• Oversee daily operations and workflow of the service, ensuring effective coordination of rostering, leave, performance development, recruitment, onboarding, and staff training, while fostering a positive, high-performing and supportive team culture.
• Provide clinical and professional leadership by mentoring veterinarians and staff, role-modelling best practice, supporting case management and service delivery, and contributing to hospital-wide governance, committees, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Deliver high-quality, relationship-centred clinical care through independent management of routine and complex cases, while advancing expertise in veterinary practice (including shelter medicine) and strengthening external partnerships such as RSPCA and associated organisations.
• Actively contribute to clinical teaching and learning for undergraduate and postgraduate cohorts, support course delivery and caseload management, and engage in service development, stakeholder relationships, and continuing professional development activities.