Veterinary Consultant (mackinnon Project)

University of Melbourne

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Base: $146,049 - $151,951 py; bonus/equity: not sp...
Registered veterinarian with 3+ years experience
Ruminant livestock clinical practice
Whole farm consultancy delivery
This role offers the opportunity to provide high-level whole farm consultancy and clinical veterinary services to leading livestock producers

Job Summary

  • This role offers the opportunity to provide high-level whole farm consultancy and clinical veterinary services to leading livestock producers.
  • The position includes mentoring residents and early career consultants while delivering hands-on skills training to Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students.
  • Candidates will receive a comprehensive benefits package including 17% superannuation, salary packaging, and access to health and wellbeing programs.

Matching Summary

This role offers the opportunity to provide high-level whole farm consultancy and clinical veterinary services to leading livestock producers.

Salary

Base: $146,049 - $151,951 p.a.; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 17% superannuation plus salary packaging and health programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Registered veterinarian with 3+ years experience
  • Ruminant livestock clinical practice
  • Whole farm consultancy delivery
  • Mentoring residents and students
  • Flexible weekend and after-hours work
  • Physical capability for animal restraint

Nice-to-have

  • Strong communication skills
  • Commitment to professional development
  • Experience with agribusiness clients
  • Team-based research participation

Key Requirements

  • Current valid work rights for Australia
  • Registration as a veterinarian
  • Minimum three years agricultural consultancy experience
  • Clinical experience with sheep and beef cattle
  • Working with Children Check required

Work Rights

Must have current valid work rights for Australia

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