Veterinary Registrar in Equine Sports Medicine 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 (38 hrs p/w) $142,344 - $160,534 p.a + 17% superannuation

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 (38 hrs p/w) $142,344 - $160,534 p.a + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity Reporting directly to the Head Equine Unit, the

Veterinary Registrar in Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation

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.

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 or postgraduate /clinical master students

mentoring of 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 creative research in the field whilst training the veterinarians of the future.

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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 post graduate 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.

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. 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.

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Applications Close Sunday 04 October 2026 11:59 PM

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📌 Veterinary Registrar in Equine Sports Medicine (Elderslie)
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