Emergency & Urgent Care Veterinarian

The University of Queensland; Lockyer Valley Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking and intercampus bus

On campus childcare, medical clinic, &

Post office on campus

Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/PA

17% superannuation and 17.5% annual LE

Health and wellness discounts

Study for Staff program

Job summary

The University of Queensland is seeking a qualified veterinary clinician for a full-time fixed-term role at the Gatton Campus. You will deliver advanced emergency and urgent care to small animals, with potential to treat exotic and small ruminants, while supporting teaching for students, interns and junior clinicians.

This 24‑hour operation uses a rotating roster with loadings for weekend, night, and afternoon shifts, and offers opportunities within UQ VETS.

Qualifications

• Experience performing at an advanced clinical level in small animal emergency and critical care.
• Commitment to education of Veterinary Science students and veterinary technicians.
• Ability to partner with the healthcare team and clients in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality emergency and urgent care to small animal patients.
• Provide clinical leadership during after-hours and weekend services.
• Contribute to teaching, mentoring and supervision of students and junior staff.
• Support service development and continuous improvement in the Small Animal Hospital.

Skills

Advanced emergency care

Teaching/mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Veterinary Science or equivalent

Job description

School of Veterinary Science Full-time (100%), fixed-term position for up to 7 months Base salary will be in the range $120,317- $134,892+ 17% super (HEW Level 8) Join our Gatton Campus community – take a virtual tour!

About This Opportunity

Join a collaborative, high-performing clinical team within UQ’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital, where clinical excellence meets hands‑on learning and real-world impact. In this role, you will deliver advanced emergency and urgent veterinary care to small animal patients, with opportunities to provide care for exotic and small ruminant patients as required, while contributing to a dynamic teaching environment that supports students, interns and early-career clinicians. This is an opportunity to apply your clinical expertise in a purposeful and inclusive setting, working alongside colleagues who are insightful, supportive and committed to continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality emergency and urgent care to small animal patients, including independent management of complex and critical cases.
• Providing clinical leadership during after-hours and weekend services, directing nursing and technical teams.
• Contributing to clinical teaching, mentoring and supervision of undergraduate students, interns and junior clinicians.
• Supporting service development and continuous improvement initiatives within the Small Animal Hospital.

As a 24‑hour operation, the rotating roster provides exposure to a broad range of cases and opportunities to develop your skills across multiple specialty areas. Your take‑home salary will be dependent on your specific roster, including loadings of 50% for weekend shifts, 25% for night shifts, and 15% for afternoon shifts. Afternoon shifts are shifts commencing at or after midday and finishing at or before midnight, Night Shift are shifts extending beyond midnight and finishing at or before 9AM.

About UQ VETS

UQ VETS A career at UQ VETS means making a difference to not only the lives of the people and animals in your care, but also the next generation of vets and vet technicians. At UQ VETS, we offer the opportunity to build a dynamic career through structured development programs and access to industry leaders. Instead of solely concentrating on meeting caseload benchmarks or revenue targets, your priorities lie in creating an impact, establishing a lasting impression on the field, and conducting work that brings about positive changes in the lives of animals. The Veterinary Teaching Hospital is an organisational unit within the School that includes all of the School’s outstanding clinical facilities. UQ VETS Equine Hospital is largely referral‑based hospital with advanced facilities and offers a 24‑hour emergency medical and surgical service. UQ VETS Small Animal Hospital boasts the latest in veterinary medical and surgical diagnostic and treatment options for small animals, birds, exotic pets and wildlife, as well as a 7‑day urgent and emergency Care service. UQ staff also supervise clinical placements at the RSPCA’s Brisbane Animal Care Campus, Wacol. In particular, the UQ VETS Small Animal Hospital values every animal and offers unrivalled medical, surgical and diagnostic services for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, small mammals and fish at our world‑class veterinary hospital in Gatton.

About You

• A Bachelor of Veterinary Science or equivalent, registrable in Queensland.
• Demonstrated experience performing at an advanced clinical level in small animal emergency and critical care, with evidence of advanced clinical training, professional accreditation or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated relationship‑centred approach to veterinary care, with a commitment to developing genuine partnerships with the entire healthcare team, including the client.
• Demonstrated accountability and a proactive attitude with the enthusiasm and drive to identify and contribute to improvements the clinical context.
• Commitment and enthusiasm for the education of Veterinary Science and Veterinary Technology students.
• An understanding and knowledge of relevant legislative and professional requirements relating to veterinary practice in Queensland and to veterinary health and safety requirements.
• Ability to establish effective professional relationships and to represent the School of Veterinary Science to the university and wider community, including industry, government and professional bodies.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, teamwork, negotiation and consultation skills and formal written and oral communication skills.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds from around the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• Free parking and intercampus bus
• On campus childcare, medical clinic, and post office
• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave
• 17% superannuation contributions + 17.5% annual leave loading
• Health and wellness discounts: fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
• Career development opportunities: access to exclusive internal‑only vacancies and our Study for Staff program
• 25% discount on eligible UQ Vets services
• Access to our $4.1 million UQ Sports facility

We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country. At the University of Queensland, we are proud to be one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions, consistently ranking among the top 50 universities worldwide. As a member of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities, UQ is widely recognised for its intensive focus on research and teaching excellence – evidenced by our numerous accolades including more teaching awards than any other Australian University and reflected in UQ being the number one recipient of ARC Fellowships and Awards nationally across all scheme years (totalling 452 awards worth $339 million). Our state‑of‑the‑art facilities, libraries, and cutting‑edge research centres offer unparalleled opportunities for academic and professional growth. With five faculties, a number of globally recognised research institutes, and over 100 research centres, we attract an interdisciplinary community of more than 7000 staff, supporting more than 55,000 current students from over 137 countries. UQ is dedicated to supporting the career aspirations of our students and staff. Our comprehensive career services provide personalized guidance, skills development, and networking opportunities to help you achieve your professional goals. Whether you are a student seeking internships and job placements or a staff member looking for career advancement, UQ is here to support you every step of the way. UQ values equity, diversity and inclusion and seeks to reflect the broader community by attracting and retaining high‑quality staff from a range of backgrounds. Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion aims to ensure that everyone at UQ feels valued and empowered to achieve their full potential. We are particularly interested to hear from people who bring diversity to UQ – whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability. Whether you are a recent graduate, an Academic, or an experienced professional, UQ offers a wide range of opportunities to help you grow and succeed. Explore our current job openings, discover our programs, and become part of a community that is dedicated to creating lasting, meaningful impact for the communities in which we live and work. For more information about working at UQ and our employee benefits (such as generous leave provisions, 17% superannuation, flexible working arrangements, and health and wellness discounts) please visit Why Work at UQ.

Other Information

Pre‑employment checks may include verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, criminal history checks, mandatory immunisations. This may also include checks relating to gender‑based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements. You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment. We're dedicated to equity, diversity and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process.

Applications close 9 November 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-66721)