Primary Care Veterinary Clinician

About the role

The University of Queensland is seeking a motivated and energetic Primary Care Veterinary Clinician for its Small Animal Hospital at the Gatton Veterinary Teaching Hospital. The role sits in a collaborative, inquisitive and purpose-driven clinical environment, delivering high-quality, relationship-centred care while contributing to the education and mentoring of future veterinarians and veterinary technologists. It is a full-time, continuing position with a base salary of $106,709 - $116,198 plus 17% superannuation (HEW Level 7).

Key responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, relationship-centred clinical care to animal patients and their owners, independently managing routine and complex cases.
• Take part in managing primary care, urgent and emergency cases in the Small Animal Hospital.
• Contribute to clinical teaching, instruct and supervise undergraduate veterinary science and veterinary technology students, and mentor interns and junior clinicians.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, clinical leadership and day-to-day hospital operations in line with University and professional standards.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Veterinary Science or equivalent qualification, registrable in Queensland.
• More than four years' experience in general practice or emergency and critical care.
• Membership of ANZCVS or an equivalent qualification is desirable, with a commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Proven ability to manage complex clinical cases and to mentor and lead clinically.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills, and the ability to represent the School to industry, government and the wider community.
• Unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment; employer-sponsored work rights are not available.

Required skills

• Sound knowledge of legislative, professional and workplace health and safety requirements for veterinary practice in Queensland.
• Commitment to relationship-centred veterinary care and teaching.

What we offer

• Free parking and intercampus bus.
• On-campus childcare, medical clinic and post office.
• Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave and paid primary care leave.
• 17% superannuation and 17.5% annual leave loading.
• Health and wellness discounts, including fitness passport access, free flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Career development, including internal-only vacancies and the Study for Staff program.
• 25% discount on eligible UQ Vets services and access to the $4.1 million UQ Sports facility.

Applications close 25 October 2026. Candidates should submit a resume and a 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, background checks and mandatory immunisations.