About This Opportunity
UQVETS Equine Specialist Hospital is seeking enthusiastic Graduate Veterinary Technologists or Veterinary Nurses to join our 24/7 equine specialist team. Our hospital provides state-of-the-art services in surgery, internal medicine, sports medicine, and diagnostic imaging, including CT, scintigraphy, fluoroscopy, digital radiography, and standing MRI.
As part of our team, you will work alongside leading veterinarians and support work-integrated learning rotations of our undergraduate Veterinary Science and Veterinary Technology students in a clinical environment. This role offers a rotating shift schedule, providing you with the opportunity to gain clinical experience in specialist areas and assist with the care and treatment of our inpatients.
Key responsibilities will include:
As a 24-hour operation, your take-home salary will be dependent on your specific roster, including loadings of 50% for weekend shifts, 25% for night shifts, and 15% for afternoon shifts.
Afternoon shifts are shifts commencing at or after midday and finishing at or before midnight, Night Shift are shifts extending beyond midnight and finishing at or before 6AM. Further details will be discussed throughout the interview process, or feel free to reach out via the contact details below.
About UQ VETS
A career at UQ VETS means making a difference to not only the lives of the people and animals in your care, but also the next generation of vets and vet technicians. At UQ VETS, we offer the opportunity to build a dynamic career through structured development programs and access to industry leaders.
Instead of solely concentrating on meeting caseload benchmarks or revenue targets, your priorities lie in creating an impact, establishing a lasting impression on the field, and conducting work that brings about positive changes in the lives of animals.
In particular, the UQ VETS Equine Specialist Hospital's world-leading specialist veterinarians and nurses work together to provide outstanding veterinary care for horses. We're proud of the service we deliver and strive to provide horse owners and trainers with the best treatment options and outcomes for your horse. You can take a virtual tour of our Equine Specialist Hospital here.
As part of the largest university in the state, you’ll be part of a culture where excellence is at our core, contributions are valued, and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:
About You
In addition, the following mandatory requirements apply:
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Ms Rebecca de Gier at r.vercoe@uq.edu.au. For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Want to Apply?
All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
Other Information
UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments.
Applications close September 24th 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-42068).