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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Companion Animal Medicine specialist to join the team in the School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences at the University of Adelaide.

We are seeking a veterinarian who can provide leadership and excellence in teaching of companion animal medicine to our DVM students and in clinical service delivery.

In this position, you will provide academic and clinical instruction across small animal species to our veterinary and veterinary technology students. Our clinical training environment provides you with grand opportunities to contribute to the future of the veterinary profession by involving students in case management and modelling the highest standards of clinical excellence and professionalism in veterinary care.  This role will allow you to expand your specialist expertise in practice in the clinic as well as the classroom, and to make the most of a collaborative basic and clinical research environment.

This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the teaching and research efforts of a Go8 University and South Australia’s only veterinary teaching hospital (VTH).

•  A qualification in Veterinary Science or equivalent degree that is acceptable for registration in South Australia.

    One or more of the following:

• A Professional College specialist qualification (Fellowship of the Australian and New  Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists.
• A specialist Diploma from a relevant college of the American or European Boards of Veterinary Specialisation) awarded in Internal Medicine or related discipline.
• Eligibility to sit Board examinations having completed and approved residency.
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to teaching, supervising and mentoring veterinary students and veterinary technologists within a clinical setting.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake original and independent research in a related area and supervise clinical research projects and /or postgraduate students.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a companion animal specialist level service caseload within a private practice or teaching veterinary hospital.
• Evidence of engagement with relevant professional and industry bodies to advance clinical education.
• Evidence of an inspirational, altruistic leadership style that promotes a culture of engagement, collaboration, commitment and performance.
  

For appointment to Associate Professor (Level D) you will also need:

• Evidence of ability to work collaboratively to secure competitive research grants and/or industry funding.
  

Please tap the APPLY NOW button and upload the following documents (PDF files)

• A Cover Letter addressing your suitability for the position
• Your current CV/Resume
• Your responses to the Selection Criteria (found in the Position Description)