Do you have a passion to work as part of an Emergency and Critical Care team with a supportive group of vets, nurses and students in an accredited veterinary teaching hospital?
(HEO7) $58.48 to $65.40 per hour plus an employer contribution of 11.5% superannuation applies. In addition, loadings between 15% and 40% apply when working outside the normal span of hours in accordance with the University of Adelaide Enterprise Agreement.
Various casual shifts on a 24/7 roster available immediately.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-oriented veterinarian with a strong drive to deliver the highest standards of clinical service and care, and who has proven experience in small animal veterinary care and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
The Companion Animal Health Centre (CAHC) is located on the University of Adelaide’s Roseworthy Campus, surrounded by great lifestyle opportunities including the Barossa Valley, beaches, sporting activities, benchmark schools and shopping facilities.
The caseload is varied, and the team works through a 24/7 roster to provide emergency and critical care services for a dynamic and growing caseload of small animal patients. There is also access to all imaging modalities including CT and the support of a dedicated radiographer. The CAHC has access to an onsite veterinary diagnostic laboratory enabling direct contact with pathologists for case discussion and best outcomes for patients. As part of the ECC team you will enjoy strong support from a lively group of experienced academic specialists with challenging cases and an opportunity for case discussion daily with input from all staff.
The CAHC provides a clinical training environment for final year veterinary students working under the close supervision of experienced veterinary surgeons, nurses and support staff. You will have the opportunity to involve highly motivated final year veterinary students in clinical case management and by providing students with additional learning opportunities where appropriate, and demonstrating the highest standard of clinical and professional behaviour. You will be making an important contribution to the clinical education of the next generation of veterinarians.
To be successful you will need:
- Veterinary qualification with eligibility to be registered as a veterinarian in South Australia.
- Demonstrated veterinary experience in first opinion or emergency services.
- Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of clients and team members.
- Demonstrated enthusiasm and experience in assisting, teaching or mentoring others.
- Demonstrated high level written communication skills, including the ability to keep detailed, accurate medical records and write professional referral letters and client correspondence.
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For further information
For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:
Anne Peaston
Clinical Service Lead
P: +61 (8) 831 31999
E: anne.peaston@adelaide.edu.au
The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply.
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