At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic equine team providing sports medicine and rehabilitation services.
- Company: University of Sydney, a leader in veterinary education and research.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, fitness perks, and supportive work environment.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity for career growth in a collaborative academic setting.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on equine health while mentoring future veterinarians.
- Qualifications: Veterinary degree, postgraduate qualifications in sports medicine, and clinical teaching experience.
The predicted salary is between 142344 - 174177 $ per year.
Full time fixed term Parental Leave Cover until 6th March 2028.
Opportunity to work as part of a dynamic and growing equine team.
Base Salary HEO8/9 (38 hrs p/w) $142,344 - $174,177 p.a + 15% Specialist Loading + 17% superannuation.
About the opportunity:
Reporting directly to the Head Equine Unit, this position will form part of the Camden Equine Centre (CEC) within the UVTHC in providing equine sports medicine and rehabilitation services for the hospital. This position is designed to assist in developing and growing the equine unit’s referral practice, particularly performance horses, and participate in the clinical teaching of DVM students. This position is full time and covers some weekend and after-hours duty, following a rota with all clinicians within the equine unit for ambulatory work and inpatients.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
- Provide a specialist level sports medicine service for primary accession, secondary and tertiary referral cases.
- Grow the client base by excellent client and referring practice communications and service.
- Oversee the supervision of postgraduate/clinical master students.
- Mentor junior clinical staff.
- Provide clinical instruction to DVM students in the areas of general and specialist practice.
- Co-ordinate and provide professional guidance to non-specialist equine clinicians in relation to cases.
CEC is recognised as a centre of clinical excellence for equine sports medicine in Australasia and a leader in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of horses with sports-related injuries and illnesses through innovative research in the field whilst training the veterinarians of the future.
About you:
- A Veterinary Degree registrable in NSW.
- Postgraduate qualifications in sports medicine and rehabilitation.
- More than 12 months experience following a residency program but have not yet achieved specialist status OR may have membership of the ANZCVS or similar postgraduate level qualifications as well as additional advanced training.
- Excellent equine clinical skills.
- An ability to develop referral and primary accession practice.
- An ability to provide clinical instruction to postgraduate and DVM students.
- A willingness to mentor junior clinical staff and provide clinical instruction to postgraduate and undergraduate students.
- A willingness to be on call for after hours and ambulatory services.
The key benefits:
- Be stimulated by an academic environment focused on teaching and research.
- Opportunity for you to learn and enhance your skills and experience in a unique teaching and research environment of a veterinary teaching hospital.
- Salary packaging available.
- Access to employee assistance programs (EAP) at no cost.
- Access to fitness passport, as well as discounted rates on university sports and fitness centres.
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.
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.
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.
Veterinary Registrar / Specialist in Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation in Sydney employer: University of Sydney
The University of Sydney is an exceptional employer, particularly for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, offering a supportive and culturally safe environment that fosters professional growth and community engagement. With generous benefits such as cultural leave, flexible working arrangements, and access to Indigenous professional development programs, employees are empowered to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of Indigenous health education. Joining this prestigious institution means being part of a dedicated community committed to improving health outcomes and embedding First Nations perspectives into the curriculum.
