Posted:
7/31/2024, 5:00:00 PM
Location(s):
Queensland, Australia
Experience Level(s):
Internship
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
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The UQ VETS Small Animal Internship program is a robust internship program designed to introduce and prepare motivated veterinarians for high-quality service in general practice, or as an entrance to advanced specialty training. It has been designed in-line with AVA and AVMA internship guidelines.
This is a rotating internship program where you will be involved in the management of primary care, emergency, anaesthesia, and referral medicine and surgical cases, either as the primary clinician or working alongside our team of collegial specialists and experienced clinicians. The position is focused primarily on canine and feline patients, however exposure to avian and exotic patients as well as large animal cases can be facilitated, and successful candidates will have opportunities for further exposure to these species if desired. The hospital also has a strong involvement in clinical teaching, and the successful applicant will be required to assist in the training of undergraduate students through demonstration and practical instruction during the students’ clinical rotations.
You will participate in regular rounds, journal club meetings and tutorial sessions, and are supported and encouraged to complete publications or present at ANZCVS Science Week during their internship.
Key responsibilities include:
Clinical Work and Procedures
With guidance and supervision by senior staff, provide high quality, relationship-centred care to small animal, avian, exotic and wildlife patients and clients presenting to the veterinary teaching hospital during both regular hours and after- hours, including some weekends and public holidays.
Assist in the management of specialist medicine, surgical and critical care cases.
With guidance and supervision by senior staff, assist with anaesthesia of small animal patients.
Be familiar with the day-to-day procedures used in the running of the hospital and ensure the up to date keeping of clinical records.
Practice with an acceptable level of competence in clinical medicine.
Assist with training of undergraduate students from both the Veterinary Science and Veterinary Technology cohorts in both the clinical and pre-clinical settings.
Participate in regular clinical rounds, journal club and training sessions.
Liaise with outside clientele which includes the veterinary profession and members of the general public.
Maintain and promote cordial and harmonious relations in the workplace.
To perform other duties as directed by the Intern Supervisors or UQ VETS Management and Leadership team.
Scholarship
Participate in clinical investigations carried out in the School.
Contribute to the preparation of case reports for publication and presentation to an audience of peers.
Citizenship and Service
Demonstrate citizenship behaviours that align to the UQ values.
Shows leadership of self through collaboration and active participation in priority activities for the unit
Provide support to other academic positions and unit operations as needed during other team members absences.
Contribute to internal service roles and administrative processes as required, including participation in decision-making and service on relevant committees.
Collaborate in service activities external to the immediate organisation unit.
Begin to develop external links and partnerships by cultivating relationships with industry, government departments, professional bodies and the wider community.
This is a clinical academic position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.
Established over 125 years ago, UQ’s Gatton Campus has a long history – from starting out as a dedicated agricultural institution, to being a field hospital during WWII, and to joining the UQ community in 1990. With this history in mind, we’re proud to have made the Queensland Commitment, to break down personal, financial, and geographical barriers facing students to make education opportunities available for all Queenslanders.
These days, our Gatton Campus houses innovative research and teaching facilities in agriculture, animal science, veterinary science and the environment. We’ve partnered with government, industry and donors to invest in major research infrastructure, facilities and technologies, including: the largest solar research facility in the Southern Hemisphere, the state of the art Queensland Animal Sciences Precinct, and over 1000 hectares of farms.
Additional benefits of joining UQ, as well the Gatton campus specifically, include:
Genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process
Access to greater research funding opportunities, including grant writing support and post-fellowship contracts via our UQ Amplify initiative
Recognition of prior service with other Australian universities
26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
17% superannuation contributions
25% discount on eligible UQ Vets services
Access to our $4.1 million UQ Sports facility
On campus childcare, medical clinic, and post office
What We Can Offer
We have 4 full-time, fixed term positions for 12 months at Clinical Academic Level A commencing in January 2025.
At Academic level A, the full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $78,871.35 - $105,004.02, plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be up to $92,279.48 - $122,854.70 annually.
BVSc, DVM or equivalent registrable in Queensland.
Current Radiation Use Licence issued by the Queensland Government
Flexibility to work afterhours, weekends and public holidays.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
Ability to offer high quality relationship centred patient care to UQ Vets SAH Patients and Clients.
Ability to contribute to undergraduate teaching.
High level organisational skills and a responsible attitude to thorough and timely completion of case management.
An understanding and knowledge of veterinary health and safety requirements.
An outstanding work ethic and commitment to Small Animal veterinary practice.
A demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
In addition, the following mandatory requirements apply:
Work Rights: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Mandatory Immunisations: It is a condition of employment for this role that you will be required to provide evidence of immunisation against certain vaccine preventable diseases.
Questions?
To discuss this role please contact Dr Donna Parker at [email protected].
For application queries, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number in the subject line.
Want to Apply?
All applicants must supply the following documents:
Cover letter addressing the 'About You' section
Resume
To satisfy pre-requisite questions and ensure your application can be considered in full, all candidates must apply via the UQ Careers portal by the job closing deadline. Applications received via other channels, including direct email, will not be accepted.
At UQ we know that our greatest strengths come from our diverse mix of colleagues, this is reflected in our ongoing commitment to creating an environment focused on equity, diversity and inclusion. We ensure that we are always attracting, retaining and promoting colleagues who are representative of the diversity in our broader community, whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability. Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to [email protected]
Applications close August 31st 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-41109).
Website: https://uq.edu.au/
Headquarter Location: Saint Lucia, Queensland, Australia
Year Founded: 2014
Last Funding Type: Grant
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