Specialist in Small Animal Anaesthesia
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Job Description
The University of Sydney is seeking a Specialist in Small Animal Anaesthesia to join their Veterinary Teaching Hospital. This role involves training Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students, supporting residency training, and pursuing clinical research in anaesthesia. Applicants must possess a veterinary degree registrable in New South Wales and be a recognized specialist in small animal anaesthesia.
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Key Responsibilities
- Your chance to have a marked impact on the future of the veterinary profession as you care for the lives of animals.
- Small animal anaesthesia is a core discipline in the training of the future leaders of the veterinary profession through a globally accredited training program, the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine as well as grow this essential discipline through supporting residency training.
- The academic environment is different to commercial specialty practice with the academic mission of teaching and research being central to operations.
- In this role, you will take an active role in the training of students working in the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
- You will also be expected to pursue clinical research to further knowledge of your specialty.
Requirements
- The University values courage and creativity
- and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Veterinary Specialist in Small Animal Anaesthesia :
Benefits
- be stimulated by an academic environment focused on teaching and research
- Salary packaging available.
- access to fitness passport, as well as discounted rates on university sports and fitness centres
- opportunity to learn and enhance your skills and experience in the unique teaching and research environment of a Veterinary Teaching hospital
- gain the recognition of working in a leading Veterinary School in an outstanding University.
- opportunity for a different professional pathway where you can leverage your clinical expertise, enhance work life balance, and find purpose in academic opportunities
- 15% veterinary clinical specialist loading is available once registered as specialist by NSW Veterinary Practitioners Board
- Industry-leading leave provisions including generous paid parental leave up to 38 weeks entitlements (pending eligibility)
- compressed work week available
- generous relocation allowance and access to research and publication support
- discounted Staff Parking available on-site
- We support and encourage excellence in all aspects of the role, from patient care, teaching and learning, and research. The school values highly the tenants of mutual support, respect, empathy, collegiality and integrity.
- Your key responsibilities will be to
- maintain reputation for academic excellence
- provide high-quality veterinary clinical service in veterinary anaesthesia services for clients of UVTHS during business hours and contribute to afterhours anaesthesia coverage
- develop an expanding client base for the hospital’s anaesthesia service
- participate in provision of education to DVM students and continuing veterinary education provided by the unit
- coordinate the daily activities in the anaesthesia unit and provide additional support when required for case-management of patients in other units in the UVTHS
- continually improving the standard of practice
- provide anaesthesia services to Camden clinic on a rotating basis for equine and small animal clients as required
About This Position
When do applications close for this position?
Applications for Specialist in Small Animal Anaesthesia at University of Sydney close on 26 October 2026. Make sure your application reaches the university's recruitment system before the deadline — late submissions are generally not accepted.
What does this position pay?
The advertised salary for this role is AUD 165,080 – 174,177, plus 17% employer superannuation. The final offer within the band depends on qualifications and experience, as set by University of Sydney's enterprise agreement.
Where is this position based?
The position is based at University of Sydney, in Camperdown, AU. Check the job description above for flexible or hybrid arrangements.
How do I apply for this job?
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