Description

• X2 Full time, Continuing opportunities, contingent on the continuation of external funding, located on the Camden Campus at the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Camden (UVTHC) 
• Opportunity to work as part of a dynamic and growing equine ambulatory team  
• Base Salary HEO6/7 $116,507 - $138,552 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

Reporting directly to the Head of our Equine Unit, the Staff Veterinarian - Equine Ambulatory (HE06) / Clinical Veterinary Registrar – Equine Ambulatory (HEO7) position will join the Equine Centre (EC) team within the UVTHC in providing high quality equine services in an ambulatory setting supporting the hospital-based services as required.

You will provide supervision and clinical teaching of students on rotation in the ambulatory service each week under the direction of the Equine Unit Head and Senior Lecturer of Equine Practice.  Including participating in a weekly roster covering visits and call outs to clients within the local area for routine and emergency care in the field. This role assists in growing the equine unit through the provision of high-quality clinical care, customer service and teaching under the direction of the Equine Unit Head and Senior Lecturer in Equine Practice.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• provide high quality clinical treatment and care to equine clients with a focus on ambulatory practice  
• provide clinical instruction to veterinary students on rotation to the equine service at Camden  
• actively participate in study groups, clinical rounds and journal club 
• ensure compliance with relevant legislative and regulatory controls and ensures a safe working environment for all staff and students 
• participate in the out-of-hours rotation for the ambulatory service 
• perform work activities related to the role’s key accountabilities as approved by the manager and commensurate to the role’s classification level. 
   

The EC is recognised as a centre of clinical excellence for equine sports medicine, surgery and ambulatory practice whilst training the veterinarians of the future.

The key benefits:

• opportunity to learn and enhance your skills and experience in the unique teaching and research environment of a Veterinary Teaching hospital
• a University contribution of 17% of your base salary to your superannuation fund
• yearly personal and professional development planning, including support for continuing education
• access to the employee assistance program
• access to fitness passport, as well as discounted rates on university sports and fitness centres
• industry-leading leave provisions, including generous paid parental leave entitlements (pending eligibility up to 36 weeks)
• gain the recognition of working in a leading Veterinary School in an outstanding University.
   

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks and declarations 

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University.  Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. 

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. 

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Chris Masaoka, Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected].

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Applications Close

Sunday 19 July 2026 11:59 PM

Requirements

About you

• a Veterinary Degree registrable in NSW 
• experience in ambulatory practice
• experience in reproduction is also desirable
• a willingness to be on call and participate in an after-hours roster (additional on call allowance and a generous overtime payment) 
• an ability to instruct DVM students effectively
• for the HEO 7 position, a recognised membership qualification in an equine discipline is essential