Principal Large Veterinary Clinician
- The University of Queensland
- Australia, QLD
- Jun 16, 2026
Job Description:
Full-time, fixed-term position for up to 12 months
Base salary will be in the range $104,616 - $113,920 + 17% super (HEW Level 7)
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About This Opportunity
At The University of Queensland, you'll join a world-class institution where clinical excellence, innovation, and education come together to make a real impact. As a Veterinary Clinician within the Large Animal Hospital, you will provide high-quality, relationship-centred care to a diverse large animal caseload across both hospital and ambulatory settings, managing routine, urgent, and emergency cases while contributing to a collaborative and high-performing clinical team.
Beyond clinical practice, you will play a key role in teaching and mentoring veterinary science and veterinary technology students, interns, and junior clinicians, helping to shape the next generation of veterinary professionals. In return, UQ offers a supportive and inclusive workplace, exceptional professional development opportunities, flexible work arrangements, and the opportunity to build a rewarding career while making a meaningful contribution to animal health and veterinary education.
Key responsibilities will include, but not limited to:
Deliver high-quality, relationship-centred veterinary care across a diverse large animal caseload, managing routine, complex, surgical, and emergency cases while participating in after-hours and on-call services
Managing a diverse clinical caseload, including routine, complex, urgent and emergency presentations, and participating in an after‑hours and on‑call roster, with as‑needed equine primary call‑outs.
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Provide clinical leadership and mentorship to students, interns, residents, and junior staff, fostering excellence in clinical practice, teaching, and professional development.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, industry partners, government agencies, and the wider community to enhance service delivery, reputation, and caseload growth.
Contribute to the effective management and continuous improvement of the service through collaborative leadership, sound operational practices, staff support, and a commitment to quality outcomes.
About You
Bachelor of Veterinary Science (or equivalent) with eligibility for veterinary registration in Queensland.
Membership of ANZCVS (or equivalent) or at least two years' experience in general practice, large animal medicine.
Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality, relationship-centred veterinary care and build trusted partnerships with clients and healthcare teams.
Commitment to clinical excellence, continuous improvement, and contributing proactively to the growth and success of a Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
Passion for teaching, mentoring, and supporting the development of Veterinary Science and Veterinary Technology students.
Strong leadership capability, serving as a positive clinical role model while fostering a respectful, collaborative, and supportive team environment.
Sound knowledge of relevant veterinary legislation, professional standards, workplace health and safety requirements, and ambulatory veterinary practice.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build productive relationships across industry, government, professional bodies, and the wider community.
About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:
On campus childcare, medical clinic, and post office
Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave
17% superannuation contributions + 17.5% annual leave loading
Health and wellness discounts: fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
Career development opportunities: access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program
25% discount on eligible UQ Vets services
Access to our $4.1 million UQ Sports facility
Interested?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact VTH Practice Manager Dr Emma Gumz at [email protected]. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarizing how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section.
Other Information
Pre-employment checks may include verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, criminal history checks, mandatory immunisations. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing [email protected] or calling +61 7 3365 2623.
Applications close 28th June at 11.00pm AEST (R-65841)
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Job Description:
Full-time, fixed-term position for up to 12 months
Base salary will be in the range $104,616 - $113,920 + 17% super (HEW Level 7)
Join our Gatton Campus community – take a virtual tour!
About This Opportunity
At The University of Queensland, you'll join a world-class institution where clinical excellence, innovation, and education come together to make a real impact. As a Veterinary Clinician within the Large Animal Hospital, you will provide high-quality, relationship-centred care to a diverse large animal caseload across both hospital and ambulatory settings, managing routine, urgent, and emergency cases while contributing to a collaborative and high-performing clinical team.
Beyond clinical practice, you will play a key role in teaching and mentoring veterinary science and veterinary technology students, interns, and junior clinicians, helping to shape the next generation of veterinary professionals. In return, UQ offers a supportive and inclusive workplace, exceptional professional development opportunities, flexible work arrangements, and the opportunity to build a rewarding career while making a meaningful contribution to animal health and veterinary education.
Key responsibilities will include, but not limited to:
Deliver high-quality, relationship-centred veterinary care across a diverse large animal caseload, managing routine, complex, surgical, and emergency cases while participating in after-hours and on-call services
Managing a diverse clinical caseload, including routine, complex, urgent and emergency presentations, and participating in an after‑hours and on‑call roster, with as‑needed equine primary call‑outs.
.
Provide clinical leadership and mentorship to students, interns, residents, and junior staff, fostering excellence in clinical practice, teaching, and professional development.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, industry partners, government agencies, and the wider community to enhance service delivery, reputation, and caseload growth.
Contribute to the effective management and continuous improvement of the service through collaborative leadership, sound operational practices, staff support, and a commitment to quality outcomes.
About You
Bachelor of Veterinary Science (or equivalent) with eligibility for veterinary registration in Queensland.
Membership of ANZCVS (or equivalent) or at least two years' experience in general practice, large animal medicine.
Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality, relationship-centred veterinary care and build trusted partnerships with clients and healthcare teams.
Commitment to clinical excellence, continuous improvement, and contributing proactively to the growth and success of a Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
Passion for teaching, mentoring, and supporting the development of Veterinary Science and Veterinary Technology students.
Strong leadership capability, serving as a positive clinical role model while fostering a respectful, collaborative, and supportive team environment.
Sound knowledge of relevant veterinary legislation, professional standards, workplace health and safety requirements, and ambulatory veterinary practice.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build productive relationships across industry, government, professional bodies, and the wider community.
About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:
On campus childcare, medical clinic, and post office
Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave
17% superannuation contributions + 17.5% annual leave loading
Health and wellness discounts: fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
Career development opportunities: access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program
25% discount on eligible UQ Vets services
Access to our $4.1 million UQ Sports facility
Interested?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact VTH Practice Manager Dr Emma Gumz at [email protected]. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarizing how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section.
Other Information
Pre-employment checks may include verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, criminal history checks, mandatory immunisations. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing [email protected] or calling +61 7 3365 2623.
Applications close 28th June at 11.00pm AEST (R-65841)
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