Veterinary Specialist in Equine Surgery

University of Sydney; Brownlow Hill; On-site; AUD 165,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

17% superannuation

15% specialist loading

Paid parental leave up to 38 weeks

Compressed work week

Relocation allowance

Fitness passport and facility benefits

Bank health insurance discounts

Job summary

University of Sydney seeks a Veterinary Specialist in Equine Surgery to join the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Camden. The role leads specialist services, supports teaching and research, and contributes to clinical standards in a world-class veterinary teaching hospital.

The appointee will have NSW-registrable veterinary degree, ACVS diplomate, and a NSW specialist registration pathway; the role includes a 15% loading and generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree in veterinary science registrable in New South Wales (NSW).
• Diplomate or Fellowship permitting registration with NSW Veterinary Scientists Board as a Specialist in Equine / Large Animal Surgery.
• Diplomacy with the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Maintain reputation for academic excellence.
• Provide high-quality specialist equine surgical services for UVTHC clients during business hours.
• Develop and support an expanding client base and equine caseload for the hospital.
• Participate in the provision of education to DVM students and continuing veterinary education activities.
• Coordinate the daily activities of the equine unit and support clinical standards improvement.
• Provide after-hours support to Camden Equine Hospital on a rotating basis and engage in meetings and planning.

Education

Degree in veterinary science registrable in NSW

Diplomate or Fellowship in Equine/Large Animal Surgery

Diplomacy with ACVS - mandatory

Job description

Be part of building the future of veterinary clinical education at the University of Sydney

• Full time three year fixed term opportunity
• Located on Camden Campus
• Opportunity to inspire and train the next generation of veterinarians, engage with the school ranked # 1 in Australia, within a world-class university
• Base Salary HEO 9 (38 hours), $165,080 - $174,177 p.a. + 17% superannuation + specialist loading when registered in NSW as a specialist to a total package of up to $234,737 p.a

About the opportunity

Your chance to have a marked impact on the future of the veterinary profession as you care for the lives of animals.

We are seeking to appoint a Veterinary Specialist in Equine Surgery to join a team of outstanding world-class clinical colleagues at the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Camden.

We support and encourage excellence in all aspects of the role, from patient care, teaching and learning, and research. The school values highly the tenants of mutual support, respect, empathy, collegiality and integrity.

Join an organization that has over a hundred years of experience in clinical training and innovation. Be part of the transformational process supporting students as they transition to become veterinarians. A privileged role for someone who wants more than a job- come and do work with a purpose.

Your key responsibilities will be to

• maintain reputation for academic excellence
• provide high-quality specialist equine surgical services for clients of the UVTHC during business hours
• develop and support an expanding client base and equine caseload for the hospital
• participate in the provision of education to DVM students and continuing veterinary education activities provided by the unit
• coordinate the daily activities of the equine unit and provide additional support as required contribute to the continuous improvement of clinical standards and practice
• provide support to the Camden Equine Hospital after-hours service on a rotating basis actively participate in meetings, planning and development activities within the UVTHC, as required by the Hospital Director and Hospital Manager.

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Veterinary Specialist in Equine Surgery :

Veterinary Specialist in Equine Surgery (HEO level 9) who is a veterinarian with at least partial responsibility for the management of a unit or division, including the management of a range of staff working within the relevant discipline or sub-discipline, who has:

• a degree in veterinary science registrable in New South Wales, Australia
• a Diplomate or Fellowship permitting registration with the NSW Veterinary Scientists Board as a Specialist in Equine / Large Animal Surgery
• diplomacy with the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) - mandatory

The commencement level will be determined based on the candidate's skills, experience and knowledge.

The 15% veterinary clinical specialist loading is available once registered as specialist by NSW Veterinary Practitioners Board.

The key benefits

• opportunity to learn and enhance your skills and experience in the unique teaching and research environment of a Veterinary Teaching hospital
• salary packaging available
• 17% of your base salary, which significantly exceeds the standard Australian superannuation guarantee rate
• 15% veterinary clinical specialist loading is available once registered as specialist by NSW Veterinary Practitioners Board
• industry-leading leave provisions including generous paid parental leave up to 38 weeks entitlements (pending eligibility)
• compressed work week available pending eligiblity
• generous relocation allowance when moving interstate or internationally
• access to fitness passport, as well as discounted rates on university sports and fitness centres
• staff discounts on selected bank products and health insurance
• gain the recognition of working in a leading Veterinary School in an outstanding University.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Visa sponsorship is available

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all the role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. 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

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Applications Close

Sunday 08 November 2026 11:59 PM