Veterinary Anaesthetist

The University of Adelaide • Full-time • Roseworthy, South Australia, Australia • USD $ 101.79k - USD $ 113.84k / year • 3m ago

HEO7 $101,785 - $113,839 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Fixed term fulltime position until 31 January 2026.

Opportunity for a qualified veterinarian with experience in equine and small animal clinical anaesthesia to work with a supportive team of vets, nurses and students in a leading veterinary facility.

Roseworthy Veterinary Hospital (RVH) 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.

We are seeking a qualified veterinarian with substantial experience in anaesthesia, including essential expertise in equine anaesthesia, to provide clinical services for both equine and small animal patients. This role covers both referral and first-opinion cases and will suit someone with a strong interest and proven background in clinical anaesthesia. You will work with state-of-the-art facilities, including fully equipped surgical theatres for horses and small animals, advanced monitoring equipment, and the support of a dedicated team of highly trained nurses.

As RVH is also a teaching hospital, you will play an active role in the clinical training of final-year veterinary students. This includes involving students in case management, providing additional learning opportunities, and modelling the highest standards of clinical and professional practice. In doing so, you will not only deliver outstanding patient care but also make a valuable contribution to the education of the next generation of veterinarians.

To be successful you will need:

A qualification in Veterinary Science or equivalent degree that is acceptable for registration in South Australia.
Demonstrated experience and interest in safe and effective anaesthesia of both small and large animals.
Experience in working with veterinary sciences students in a clinical training environment.
Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of clinical teams.
Demonstrated high level written communication skills, including the ability to keep detailed, accurate medical records.

The path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

We offer a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaboration - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

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Your faculty's broader role

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If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

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Applications close 11:55pm, Wednesday 3 September 2025.

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Rob Woodgate

Head of the School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences

P: +61 (8) 8313 0106

E: rob.woodgate@adelaide.edu.au

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We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.