Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor – Small Animal Internal Medicine | Roseworthy, SA

  • Based in the School of Animal & Veterinary Sciences at the Roseworthy Campus
  • Full-time, continuing position
  • Position available as Lecturer (Level B, $111,031 - $131,335 per annum) /Senior Lecturer (Level C, $135,388 – $155,696 per annum or Associate Professor (Level D, $162,460 – $178,700 per annum) plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Published salary ranges for this position are provided as a guide and may be adjusted through the application of salary loadings, subject to university policies and individual qualifications.

Role Summary

The Small Animal Internal Medicine role offers an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive team at the Roseworthy Veterinary Hospital, contributing to high-quality clinical care, education, and research in small animal medicine. The position involves a mix of clinical, teaching, research, and administrative responsibilities tailored to the candidate’s strengths, including primary case management and the re-establishment of the internal medicine specialty service. Teaching responsibilities focus on the 2nd and clinical years of the DVM curriculum, with additional opportunities to mentor new graduates, veterinary nurses, and students. This role provides a dynamic environment to advance knowledge, support lifelong learning, and help shape the future of veterinary internal medicine and education.

At Adelaide University, we create the opportunities you need to achieve your ambitions – because when you thrive, we thrive. 

We are transforming education for contemporary learners and global citizens. Building on a proud legacy and shaped by bold ambition, it’s a place of excellence and equity, where our vibrant community of staff are united by our purpose to inspire Australia’s future change-makers and create a better tomorrow.

Work that matters

 In this role, you will play a key part in advancing veterinary education, clinical excellence and research in small animal internal medicine. Your work will directly influence student learning, professional training and high-quality veterinary care for the wider community.

Curious to learn more? Explore the full role description below to discover more about this opportunity.

The team

You will report to the Clinical Lead, Small Animal Medicine, and work within the School of Animal & Veterinary Sciences, contributing to a multidisciplinary team of academic and professional veterinarians. The team delivers impactful teaching, clinical services and research that support animal health and the veterinary profession across South Australia and beyond.

Visit the AU website to learn more about School of Animal & Veterinary Sciences. For further information about the services provided at Roseworthy Veterinary Hospital, please visit Roseworthy Veterinary Hospital.

Our people 

Our people are guided by purpose, curiosity and a commitment to lifelong learning. We embrace authenticity, innovation and collaboration, and harness diverse thinking in our pursuit of excellence.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, teamwork and mentoring the next generation of veterinarians. You will work in a collegial and supportive clinical environment alongside surgeons, oncologists, anaesthetists, emergency clinicians, nurses and educators, with a strong shared commitment to lifelong learning and excellence in veterinary care.

Learn more about our people, what we stand for and what we offer at Careers at AU.

Experience

To join our community and thrive in this role, you will likely have the following skills and experience: 

 Qualifications 

  • Qualification in Veterinary Science acceptable for registration with the Veterinary Surgeons Board of South Australia
  • Specialist or specialist-eligible qualifications in Small Animal Internal Medicine (depending on level), including FANZCVS, DACVIM or ECVIM
  • Doctoral qualification (required for Associate Professor level)

Level B you will need

  • Qualification in Veterinary Science acceptable for registration with the Veterinary Surgeons Board of South Australia.
  • Proven ability to contribute independently to a clinical referral service in internal medicine.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of clinical and teaching teams.
  • Desirable - Specialist qualifications in Small Animal Internal Medicine, i.e. Australian Fellowship (FANZCVS), or Diplomat of the American or European Colleges (DACVIM or ECVIM).

Level C you will need

  • Qualification in Veterinary Science acceptable for registration with the Veterinary Surgeons Board of South Australia.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently deliver and further develop a clinical referral service in small animal internal medicine.
  • Evidence of significant contributions to the teaching effort of a department, school or faculty in small animal medicine at tertiary level.
  • Evidence of primary and/or senior authorship on scientific publications within peer reviewed journals.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of clinical, teaching and research teams.

Level D you will need

  • Doctoral level research degree.
  • Qualification in Veterinary Science acceptable for registration with the Veterinary Surgeons Board of South Australia.
  • Proven ability to lead a clinical referral service in internal medicine.
  • Proven ability to train small animal medicine residents to specialist level.
  • Evidence of significant contributions to the teaching effort of a department, school or faculty in small animal medicine at tertiary level.
  • Strong publication track record in peer reviewed international journals and evidence of the ability to attract research funding.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of clinical, teaching and research teams.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity 

We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels respected and valued. Adelaide University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of all ages, genders, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements and providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. 

Launch your future with Adelaide University now 

Applying is simple. Simply click on the Apply Now button below and upload: 

  • your current CV 
  • a cover letter that tells us why you’re excited about the role

Submit your application by 11:30pm Monday 11 May 2026

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. 

Please note that the role description is not attached to this advertisement as it is currently being finalised.

For further information about this opportunity, please contact: 

Simone Patterson
Talent Acquisition Adviser
+61 8 8302 1700| careers.adelaideuniversity@adelaide.edu.au

 

 

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