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A leading Melbourne-based university client is seeking a Veterinarian and Senior Animal Welfare Officer for an initial 8-week initial assignment. Location: Bundoora West campus, Melbourne (may require work at other campuses). The Role: We seek a proactive and skilled University Veterinarian and Senior Animal Welfare Officer to join the Research Ethics, Integrity and Governance team at the Bundoora West University we are working with. This full-time position ensures the highest standard of animal welfare in research and teaching.
Job Responsibility
Developing and delivering a Program of Veterinary Care (clinical, emergency, preventive medicine)
Providing expert advice on animal welfare best practice to researchers, staff, and the Animal Ethics Committee (AEC)
Ensuring compliance with the Australian Code, relevant legislation, and University Policy
Developing, delivering, and coordinating appropriate training
Requirements
Relevant Veterinary experience in clinical practice and/or research environments, plus current Victorian Veterinarian Registration
Strong commitment to animal welfare, deep knowledge of Codes and legislation, and empathetic understanding of laboratory animal science
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion wisely
Strong interpersonal, influencing, and negotiating skills, and ability to proactively engage with stakeholders to resolve complex issues
Ability to proactively identify issues in animal welfare, ethics, and governance and make recommendations for compliance and continuous improvement
Experience in coordinating and delivering professional training and education in laboratory animal science and animal welfare
Proven ability to work effectively in a team and autonomously, emphasizing professional excellence
Demonstrated history of behavior aligned to the Bundoora West University we are working with values
A degree in Veterinary Science and registration with or eligibility for the Veterinary Practitioners Registration Board of Victoria
Nice to have
A postgraduate research degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., veterinary science, microbiology, molecular biology)
Membership in relevant professional associations is encouraged