Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor in Small Animal Surgery

About The Team

Our Small Animal Surgery team provides specialist referral services across soft tissue, oncologic, orthopaedic and neurosurgical cases. Due to the upcoming retirement of one of our long-standing Professors, we have two positions available in our surgery team for either Soft Tissue or Orthopaedics focussed or someone who enjoys all aspects of surgery. The team consisting of two board certified surgeons, one residency trained surgeon, three residents and two Post Graduate Trainees (interns) brings together extensive surgical expertise to support pets with a wide range of complex conditions, from abdominal, thoracic and cardiovascular procedures through to advanced orthopaedic, spinal and reconstructive surgery.

Working within a fully equipped hospital environment, the team is supported by specialist anaesthesia, 24-hour intensive care, internal medicine, oncology, cardiology, advanced diagnostic imaging, clinical pathology laboratory and highly skilled nursing staff. This integrated approach allows the service to manage challenging surgical cases while maintaining a high standard of care before, during and after surgery.

The team works closely with referring veterinarians to provide advice, consultation and surgical treatment tailored to each patient’s needs. Whether a case is straightforward or highly complex, their focus is on delivering expert surgical care and supporting a smooth recovery through coordinated postoperative management with the pet’s regular veterinarian.

Your New Role!  

The Animal Hospital at Murdoch University stands out as a leading veterinary centre in Western Australia, offering a diverse caseload, advanced diagnostic facilities, and a collaborative environment. As part of a prestigious university, you’ll work alongside world-class specialists and contribute to teaching and research, ensuring continual professional growth. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and compassionate care creates a unique learning culture where both new graduates and experienced veterinarians thrive.

You’ll join a supportive, friendly team dedicated to clinical excellence and personal wellbeing. We provide structured mentorship programs, ongoing training, and opportunities to participate in groundbreaking research. Competitive compensation and a strong focus on professional development make The Animal Hospital at Murdoch University an ideal workplace for passionate veterinary professionals seeking both career advancement and community.

Position Descriptions

Senior Lecturer

Associate Professor

What We Offer You!

Renumeration, Visa Sponsorship and Relocation is negotiable.

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:

• 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 degree in Veterinary Science registrable with the Veterinary Surgeons’ Board of Western Australia
• A clinical specialist qualification (DECVS, DACVS or fellowship) in small animal surgery.
• Demonstrated ability to work under broad direction only, exercise initiative in undertaking responsibilities and work effectively as a team member.
• A high level of achievement in successfully supervising honours, Masters by Coursework, HDR and postgraduate students (including residents) to completion.
• A record of success in the application of curriculum design and pedagogy, including substantial experience with leading and designing programs of study.

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, Dean of Veterinary Medicine, [email protected] and quote JR105260 as the reference.

Applications Close on 16 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.