Senior Lecturer in Small Animal Medicine

About The Team

The School of Veterinary Medicine at Murdoch University provides Western Australia’s only Veterinary Science course and is responsible for the training and development of graduates within our internationally recognised degree programme, fully accredited by AVMA, RCVS and AVBC. The Animal Hospital at Murdoch University (TAHMU) offers a comprehensive clinical service, with specialist-led disciplines including small animal internal medicine, oncology, cardiology, small animal surgery, anaesthesia, diagnostic imaging, emergency and critical care, clinical pathology and anatomic pathology. Activities are supported by state-of-the-art equipment, including videoendoscopy, ultrasonography, digital radiography, CT, MRI, fluoroscopy, haemodialysis capabilities and an on-site laboratory: https://youtu.be/FLXJvzarEIM.

Small Animal Medicine is a key discipline within this school that contributes to the teaching of all veterinary students, conducts postgraduate research and specialist clinical training programmes, offers continuing professional development to practitioners within Western Australia and beyond, contributes to research of international standard, and provides a clinical referral service for the Animal Hospital, delivering high quality veterinary care to dogs and cats within the community.

Your New Role!

As a Senior Lecturer, you will make substantial contributions to the small animal medicine service. Within the role, you will contribute to the teaching programme in small animal medicine, which entails the creation and maintenance of material that is aligned with other course content, and delivered within the agreed teaching strategy. Unit coordination is also expected with this role. In addition, you will contribute to leadership of the clinical service, through consulting, as well as supervision and training of both undergraduate and graduate students.

Alongside teaching responsibilities, you will aid development of clinical research within the School by securing competitive grants, delivering appropriate research outputs, and supporting resident research requirements, whilst engaging with industry and/or other external stakeholders to develop partnerships and progress the interests of the College and the University. There is flexibility to allow you to develop new and innovative clinical, teaching and research directions, and to place more emphasis on either teaching or research depending on your interests and career goals. Further qualifications in teaching or research are also supported.

Please refer to the Position Description for further details.

What We Offer You!

This Continuous, Full Time position offers a competitive remuneration package, plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.

You’ll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Silver-tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), awarded in 2025, 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:

• Enjoy a 2% salary increase under the Enterprise Agreement, effective July 2026
• 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 including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)
• Your most recent resume (CV)

What you’ll bring to the role:

• A clinical specialist qualification (DECVIM-CA, DACVIM or fellowship) in small animal medicine.
• Evidence of excellence in clinical work, and a high level of clinical competence across a broad range of small animal medicine cases.
• Evidence of ability to direct a clinical team within a small animal medicine referral service.
• Substantial experience in teaching at both the undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• Experience in supervising honours, Masters by Coursework, HDR and postgraduate students or residents in training.
• A track record of success in undertaking clinical research, securing competitive grants, and producing high quality research outputs.

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.

Visa sponsorship and relocation may be available for the right candidate.

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 Henry Annandale, henry.annandale@murdoch.edu.au Dean Of Veterinary Medicine and quote JR105383 as the reference.

Applications Close on 22nd June 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.