"Veterinary Resident (Anatomical Pathology)"

Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 3 years

Faculty: Science

Department/School: Melbourne Veterinary School

Salary: Level A – AUD $85,555 to $116,094 p.a. plus 17% super

The Melbourne Veterinary School is pleased to offer a residency training program in Veterinary Pathology. This three-year, full-time program supports a resident to fulfil the credentialing requirements for specialisation in Veterinary Pathology through Board examination by the American College of Veterinary Pathology (https://www.acvp.org/).

The residency is supported by board-certified specialists at the University of Melbourne, along with additional clinical staff.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Clinical and Professional Development: Undertake supervised clinical activities to meet ACVP specialisation requirements and participate in School planning and committees.
• Education and Mentorship: Contribute to teaching and supervising Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students in your areas of expertise.
• Research and Publication: Conduct research, present at conferences, and publish in peer-reviewed journals with increasing autonomy.
• Collaboration and Leadership: Work cooperatively in a multi-disciplinary team and contribute to a positive work environment.

You must be a qualified veterinarian and eligible for veterinary registration in Victoria, Australia. Candidates should also have relevant experience in the discipline, such as completion of an internship program, membership-level qualifications, or equivalent.

You are required to:

• Have a veterinary degree enabling registration with the Veterinary Practitioners Registration Board of Victoria (www.vetboard.vic.gov.au). Registration must be completed prior to commencement of the position.
• Have completed an internship or have equivalent practice experience.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English.
• Demonstrate strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines effectively.

It is desired that you:

• Have relevant clinical or professional experience relevant to the discipline, such as completion of an anaesthesia internship, membership level qualifications, or an equivalent level of experience that will meet the minimum criteria for the college (https://acvaa.org/).
• Have experience in supervising or training veterinary students in clinical or research activities.
• Show a track record of academic outputs such as peer-reviewed publications or conference presentations.

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 Melbourne Veterinary School has research strengths in animal diseases, zoonotic infectious diseases, production animal systems (including dairy and red meat) and animal welfare. It 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, the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and the American Veterinary Medicine Association.