Residency Training Program - Anaesthesia | Murdoch University
The School of Veterinary Medicine, Murdoch University is pleased to offer the following Residency Training Programs, starting July 2026:
- Anaesthesia
These three-year, full-time residency programs allow a successful candidate to target credential requirements for speciality certification in the ECVAA (Anaesthesia), ANZCVS (Veterinary Oncology) or ECVIM-CA (Internal Medicine), respectively. The residencies are supervised by board-certified academic staff. Concurrent completion of a Research Masters with Training (RMT) is required through part-time enrolment, allowing additional training in research methodology, and formal recognition of the research embedded in residency training. Applicants should have a demonstrable interest and relevant experience in their chosen field. For Anaesthesia and Small Animal Internal Medicine programs, completion of a one-year traineeship/internship is required.
The Animal Hospital at Murdoch University (TAHMU) is a busy, multidisciplinary clinic focused on both undergraduate and graduate training. For further information on TAHMU: https://youtu.be/FLXJvzarEIM.
The Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia section delivers comprehensive anaesthesia care across a wide range of species, including cats, dogs, horses, ruminants, camelids, and pigs, supporting both large and small animal medicine and surgical disciplines. This allows residents to receive exceptional, hands-on training within a busy teaching hospital environment. As a resident, you will work alongside a dynamic and supportive team of specialist veterinarians, residents, and highly experienced veterinary nurses. All clinical cases are closely supervised by senior anaesthetists, ensuring a safe learning environment that encourages active participation, case-based discussion, and reflective practice. This position offers an outstanding opportunity to develop strong clinical skills and confidence in veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia across diverse species.
Residents are employed as 0.8FTE Associate Lecturer (ACLEA Step 1), with all of the benefits of a salaried staff member. This equates to a salary of $65,210 in Year 1 plus 17% superannuation, with an annual increase of approximately 5%. Additional remuneration will be provided for any after‑hours duties. Concurrent completion of the RMT is undertaken within the remaining 0.2FTE, which is apportioned across working time.
Our staff enjoy a vibrant, natural campus with world-class facilities, along with a variety of benefits, including:
- Salary packaging options – such as gym membership, car parking permits
- Employee Assistance Program
- On-campus services and facilities, such as a childcare centre and gym.
Application process
Application for clinical training positions is restricted to veterinarians with a degree that can be registered in Western Australia. Australian and New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status is required.
A letter of intent, current CV, certified copy of academic transcripts, names of 3 referees, and a certified copy of passport/visa as proof of Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency, or of New Zealand citizenship, should be submitted to Jody.Reeve@murdoch.edu.au. All enquiries relating to the positions can be submitted to the same address.
Applications close Sunday 20 June 2026. (Early applications/expressions of interest are encouraged)
Candidates are chosen after a competitive selection process.