Veterinarian (Small Animal)

About The Team

The Primary Care team is made up of eight veterinarians and six veterinary nurses, delivering a comprehensive range of small animal services similar to any general practice vet. With the added advantage of internal referrals for more specialised care when needed, the team offers health checks, vaccinations, preventative health care, sterilisation, surgery, dietary advice, dentistry in a dedicated suite, diagnostic imaging (including radiography, ultrasound, CT and MRI), in-house laboratory testing, consultations for various health conditions, and ongoing management of illness or injury.

Your New Role!  

This role involves delivering high quality veterinary care to both scheduled and walk-in patients in Primary Care, advising other staff on Primary Care matters, performing routine surgical procedures, and providing support and training to students and veterinary nurses within the Primary Care team.

Your key responsibilities will include –

• Provide high quality veterinary care to structured and walk-in Primary Care cases.
• Manage workflow efficiently and autonomously within the department and ensure all necessary duties are completed in a timely manner.
• Communicate directly with TAHMU clients to ensure they are fully informed of prescribed treatments and costs. 

Please refer to the Position Description for further details.

What We Offer You!

This Fixed Term (12 Months) | Part time (18 hours per week) attracts a remuneration of $114,385– $130,908 (pro rata) plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.   

You’ll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Silver-tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), awarded in 2025, reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, equity, and creating a safe, welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples, honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear, confident leadership, we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.

As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance, our staff enjoy a vibrant, natural campus with world-class facilities, along with a variety of benefits, including:

• Enjoy a 2% salary increase under the Enterprise Agreement, effective July 2026
• Flexible work arrangements

• Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8,944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role
• Indigenous Language Allowance
• Salary packaging options – such as purchasing leave, gym membership, car parking permit
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-campus services and facilities, such as a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital, and Chiropractic Clinic

For further information, check out our benefits and services page!

Join us!

Please apply online via the Apply Now button, along with submitting the following documents to support your application -

• A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)
• Your most recent resume (CV)

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Veterinary degree registrable by the Veterinary Surgeons’ Board of Western Australia.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience working in a veterinary practice, post qualification. Murdoch University Date Approved 30 March 2021
• Highly effective communication, customer service and interpersonal skills, and the demonstrated capability and willingness to interact constructively with staff at all levels of an organisation.
• Excellent organisational, time and workload management skills, including the ability to prioritise workload to meet strict deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to use initiative, assume responsibility for tasks and projects and to resolve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to work cohesively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated computer literacy (including, familiarity with the MS Office suite of programmes).
   

Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements, duties, skills and experience required for this role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.

Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.
 

Please see the Applicant Guide for more information. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

Contact Us

For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Suzy Jackson, Clinical Operations Manager, [email protected] and quote JR104972 as the reference.

Applications Close on 02 March 2026 (11:59pm AWST)

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.

Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives, skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.

Murdoch University values workplace diversity, promotes inclusion, and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, and individuals with disability. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.