Veterinarian

Emergency and Critical Care specialists provide a trainee and residency program along with training and guidance opportunities for the emergency team members. The hospital also receives afterhours support from various specialist services to ensure optimal care and treatment plans for all animals.

Your New Role!  

The key purpose of this role is to provide emergency veterinary services and ongoing care for companion animals (including exotics) in the Emergency and Critical Care section of The Animal Hospital at Murdoch University (TAHMU).

Your Key responsibilities will include –

• Diagnose and make therapeutic treatment recommendations on small companion animals.

• Provide support and training to specialty trainees, students, visiting veterinarians and veterinary nurses in all aspects of emergency medicine and critical care.
• Provide advice to other TAHMU staff on emergency medicine and critical care related matters.

Please refer to the Position Description for further details.

What We Offer You!

This casual role attracts a competitive base casual rate of $74.55p/hr – $85.33 p/hr PLUS shift penalties and 12% employer superannuation contributions. 

Shift Penalties

Midweek 18:00 – 23:59 Hours – Attracts 115% penalty on base hourly rate - $79.60 p/h - $90.38 p/h

Midweek 24:00 – 08:00 Hours – Attracts 130% penalty on base hourly rate - $96.92 p/h - $110.93 p/h

Midweek O/night Shift – Attracts 150% penalty on base hourly rate - $111.83 p/h -128.00 p/h

Saturday Hours – attracts 150% penalty on base hourly rate - $111.83 p/h -$128.00 p/h

Sunday Hours – Attracts 175% penalty on base hourly rate  - $130.46 p/h - $149.33 p/h

Public Holiday Hours – Attracts 250% penalty on base hourly rate - $186.38 p/h - $213.33 p/h

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:

• 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)

Selection Criteria:

• Veterinary degree registrable by the Veterinary Practice Board of Western Australia.
• Relevant post graduate qualifications or training experience
• Ability to work rotational shift work, including night shifts, weekends and public holidays, and be flexible in work hour patterns.
• Demonstrated ability to work cohesively in a team environment.

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.

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 Dr Joey Rideout, ECC Veterinary Supervisor, joey.rideout@murdoch.edu.au and quote JR105824 as the reference.

Applications Close on 4th October 2026 (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.

Murdoch University values workplace diversity, promotes inclusion, and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, and individuals with disability. 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.