Veterinarian, Monash Animal Research Platform
Job No.: 692582
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Continuing appointment
Remuneration: $116,075 - $128,126 pa HEW Level 8 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Contribute to the optimum welfare of laboratory animals
- Provide support to interesting projects
- Be a part of an inclusive, collaborative team
The Opportunity
Are you a veterinarian looking to apply your considerable expertise beyond traditional clinical practice? Join our progressive, research-focussed veterinary team, and work to support outstanding animal welfare outcomes and innovative scientific discovery.
We are seeking a Veterinarian to contribute to a comprehensive program of veterinary care and research support across a diverse range of species. Working within a highly professional and collaborative environment, this role offers variety, intellectual challenge, and the opportunity to contribute to best practice across research, training, and compliance activities of the Monash Animal Research Platform.
About the Role
Reporting to the Veterinary and Scientific Services Manager, you will play a critical role in delivering and continually improving veterinary services in bioresources at Monash University. You will provide expert clinical and emergency care, drive preventative health and disease management programs, and act as a trusted advisor to researchers, educators, and partner organisations.
This is a role for a veterinarian who thrives on variety, collaboration, values ethical practice, and is motivated by continuous improvement and the 3Rs (Replacement, Reduction, Refinement).
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Deliver high-quality clinical, emergency, and preventative veterinary care
- Work within a welcoming and dedicated team to provide regular veterinary oversight, diagnosis, treatment, and surgical support across MARP facilities
- Investigate, manage, and report animal health incidents, adverse events, and disease outbreaks
- Act as a subject matter expert in animal health, welfare, and the use of animals in research and teaching
- Design and deliver world-class education and training in research animal skills and best-practice husbandry
- Monitor and support compliance with animal welfare, biosafety, gene technology, WHS, and legislative requirements
- Contribute to policies, SOPs, quality frameworks, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Support research outcomes through service delivery, data analysis, reporting, and scientific service delivery
- Stay at the forefront of veterinary and research innovations, recommending new methodologies and technologies where appropriate
About You
You are a confident, diligent and proactive veterinarian who brings both technical excellence and outstanding interpersonal skills, with close attention to detail. You enjoy working collaboratively, solving complex challenges, and contributing to a culture of respect, learning, and high performance.
You will have:
- A degree in Veterinary Science (or equivalent) recognised in Australia
- Registration or eligibility for registration as a Veterinary Surgeon in Victoria
- Demonstrated experience in a research animal or comparable regulated environment
- Strong working knowledge of federal and Victorian legislation, codes, and ethical requirements relevant to research animals
- Exceptional organisational and problem-solving skills in complex, fast-paced settings
- High-level written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing quality reports and advice
- A proactive, service-focused approach and strong commitment to animal welfare and compliance
- Advanced computer literacy, including documentation, data, and reporting systems
It would be advantageous if you also have:
- Postgraduate qualifications in laboratory animal science, veterinary science, public health, or a related field
- Experience supporting a program of veterinary care within a research or regulated environment
- Demonstrated experience in regulatory compliance frameworks relevant to animal research (e.g. animal ethics, biosafety)
Why Join Us?
- Work at the intersection of animal welfare, science, and education
- Enjoy professional engagement within a supportive, highly skilled veterinary team
- Influence best practice and contribute to impactful, ethical research
- Engage with diverse species, facilities, and research disciplines
- Be part of an organisation committed to excellence, integrity, and continuous improvement
If you’re ready to take your veterinary career in a rewarding new direction and be part of a program that truly makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground-breaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
Please submit a current copy of your resume along with a cover letter in which you address how you meet the key selection criteria found in the position description. For further instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
This position will involve travel to various locations, some of which are not easily accessible via public transport.
Enquiries: Christine Findlay, Director, MARP, +61 9905 3260 or christine.findlay@monash.edu
Position Description: Veterinarian
Applications Close: Sunday 26th April 2026, 11:55 pm AEST
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