Emergency & Urgent Care Veterinarian

About the role

The University of Queensland (UQ) School of Veterinary Science is recruiting a full-time (100%) fixed-term Emergency & Urgent Care Veterinarian for its Veterinary Teaching Hospital at the Gatton Campus. The position lasts up to 7 months and sits within a collaborative clinical team where clinical care meets hands-on learning. The base salary is $120,317-$134,892 plus 17% superannuation (HEW Level 8); take-home pay depends on the roster, which includes 50% loading for weekends, 25% for nights and 15% for afternoons.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver emergency and urgent care to small animal patients, including independent management of complex and critical cases
• Provide clinical leadership during after-hours and weekend services, directing nursing and technical teams
• Contribute to clinical teaching and mentor undergraduate students, interns and junior clinicians
• Support service development and continuous improvement in the Small Animal Hospital
• Provide care for exotic and small ruminant patients as required

Required profile

• Bachelor of Veterinary Science or equivalent, registrable in Queensland
• Demonstrated advanced clinical experience in small animal emergency and critical care, with evidence of advanced training, accreditation or equivalent experience
• Relationship-centred approach to care and commitment to partnership with the healthcare team and clients
• Commitment to the education of veterinary science and technology students
• Knowledge of Queensland veterinary legislation, professional requirements and health and safety obligations
• Ability to represent the School to the university, industry, government and professional bodies
• Effective teamwork, negotiation, consultation and communication skills
• Unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment; employer-sponsored work rights are not available

What we offer

• Free parking and intercampus bus
• On-campus childcare, medical clinic and post office
• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave and 17% superannuation with annual leave loading
• Health and wellness discounts, employee assistance program and career development opportunities
• 25% discount on eligible UQ Vets services and access to the UQ sports facility

Applications close 9 November 2026. Candidates should submit a resume and cover letter through the university's Talent Acquisition team, citing the job reference number in the subject line; email applications are not accepted. Pre-employment checks may include right-to-work verification, qualification verification, criminal history and mandatory immunisations.