About The Team

Murdoch University is home to the only Veterinary School in Western Australia and through The Animal Hospital at Murdoch University provides both a state-of-the art specialist-referral hospital that is home to leaders within the field of Veterinary Medicine as well as offering exceptional clinical hands-on experience for its students and education of the next generation of Veterinarians.

At The Animal Hospital At Murdoch University (TAHMU) we practice the highest professional and clinical standards of care in an environment founded in genuine care and compassion. The ECC service includes 2 specialists, 2 registrars, 4 residents, 1 specialty trainee and 7 permanent ECC vets who collaborate with a wonderful nursing team. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to join a truly unique team who love what they do. Our Assistant Veterinarian opportunity aims to develop your clinical and non-clinical competencies through a structured 12-month program that offers un unparalleled advantage to any Recent Graduate wishing to pursue a career in ECC.

Your New Role!

The ECC section within TAHMU is a team of exceptional veterinary professionals dedicated to being the benchmark for patient and client standards of care in the field of ECC in Perth, Western Australia, and Australia. Our Assistant Veterinarian position offers a new and industry-leading program to provide foundational knowledge and competencies including consultation, diagnostic investigation, treatment and basic surgical skills specific to the field of Emergency and Critical Care. Your progression and development of these competencies will be supervised and supported by ECC Veterinary Supervisor and experienced veterinarians over a 12-month duration with increasing case responsibility. To complement your clinical training, you will also undertake complementary study and assessment including the 12 month Improve International ECC Accelerate program, internal CPD, and Fear Free accreditation as well as having access to Journal Club and Multidisciplinary rounds to augment your learning opportunities.

We are committed to helping you develop a sustainable and rewarding career pathway within the field of ECC. This position would be ideal for someone new or recently graduated who wants to practice the highest standards of care in emergency medicine or as preparation for a specialty trainee or residency program.

Your key responsibilities will include -

• A passion for providing high quality veterinary care in an emergency setting.
• Demonstrated ability to use initiative, work proactively and approach problems with a 'can do' attitude!
• Excellent organisation, time and workload management skills including the ability to prioritise workload to meet strict deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and a love for working in a team.

Please refer to the Position Description for further details.

What we offer you?

This Fixed Term (12 Months) | Part time, (30 hours per week) role attracts a remuneration of $105k - $114k (pro rata) including 17% employer superannuation contributions.

You'll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Bronze- tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index 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:

• Periodic salary increases between 1 January 2026 to 1 July 2026 totalling an 4% increase!
• 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 that includes a statement addressing the selection criteria noted below to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.
• Your most recent resume (CV)

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 Joey Rideout, Veterinary Supervisor Emergency and Critical Care and quote reference JR104450

Closing date: 24th October 2025 (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