Adelaide University

Flexible employer offering 1 x continuing, full-time position, with some rostered out of hours and weekend work required. Be part of a world class, outcome-based education and training centre within a ‘Group of Eight’ University! An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Veterinary Anaesthetist to join the team in the School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences at the University of Adelaide. We are seeking a veterinarian who can provide leadership and excellence in clinical service delivery and teaching of anaesthesia to our DVM and Veterinary Technology students. This position will be primarily located at the picturesque Roseworthy campus of the University of Adelaide. The position will suit an Australian Fellow or American/European Boarded Anaesthesia and Analgesia specialist with a track record in excellence in patient care and a passion for imparting knowledge, teaching and mentoring students to develop their clinical thinking and skills. The appointee will contribute to teaching in our programs through course coordination, lectures, tutorials, practicals and clinical rotations. They will also provide advanced anaesthesia services to our clinicians in both the Companion Animal and Large Animal (primarily equine) Hospitals. Our modern and well-equipped Roseworthy Veterinary Hospital (RVH) facilities offer a range of services to the general public, ranging from primary opinion, emergency and specialist referral veterinary services across the large and companion animal side. You will find a unique team approach to delivering clinical excellence, working alongside a strong clinical support team of nurses and trainee Veterinary Technologists. Working in a clinical training environment for final year veterinary students, our passionate and dedicated staff have the opportunity to make an important contribution to the education of the next generation of veterinarians and veterinary technologists by involving students in case management and modelling the highest standards of clinical excellence and professional behaviour. This role will allow you to expand your specialist expertise in the clinic as well as the classroom, and to contribute to the teaching and research efforts of a Go8 University and South Australia’s only veterinary teaching hospital. The School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences provides world-class, outcome-based education and training of animal and veterinary scientists in a research environment. The School is located on the University of Adelaide’s Roseworthy Campus, surrounded by great lifestyle opportunities including the Barossa Valley, beaches, sporting activities, benchmark schools and shopping facilities. This opportunity offers diversity in day-to-day work, where, in addition to a significant component of clinical work, you will actively contribute to course coordination, lectures, tutorials, practicals and clinical rotations of our students, and further develop your research interests. We offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus gym and other fitness facilities. Lecturer (Level B, $111,031 - $131,335 per annum) plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies. To be successful at Level B you will need: At least one of the following qualifications: a. Specialist qualifications in Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia, i.e. Australian Fellowship (FANZCVS), or Diplomat of the American or European Colleges (DACVAA or DECVAA). b. Eligibility to sit FANZCVS, DACVAA or DECVAA examinations following completion of an approved residency. c. ANZCVS Membership in Small Animal Medicine. Qualification in Veterinary Science acceptable for registration with the Veterinary Surgeons Board of South Australia. Proven ability to contribute independently to a clinical service in veterinary anesthesia and analgesia. Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of clinical and teaching teams. Senior Lecturer (Level C, $135,388 – $155,696 per annum) plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies. To be successful at Level C you will need: Specialist qualifications in Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia, i.e. Australian Fellowship (FANZCVS), or Diplomat of the American or European Colleges (DACVAA or DECVAA). Qualification in Veterinary Science acceptable for registration with the Veterinary Surgeons Board of South Australia. Proven ability to contribute independently to a clinical service in veterinary anesthesia and analgesia. Evidence of significant contributions to the teaching effort of a department, school or faculty in veterinary anesthesia and analgesia 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. Associate Professor (Level D, $162,460 – $178,700 per annum) plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies. To be successful at Level D you will need: Specialist qualifications in Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia, i.e. Australian Fellowship (FANZCVS), or Diplomat of the American or European Colleges (DACVAA or DECVAA). 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 veterinary anesthesia and analgesia. Proven ability to train veterinary anesthesia and analgesia residents to specialist level. Evidence of significant contributions to the teaching effort of a department, school or faculty in veterinary anesthesia and analgesia 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. The path to Adelaide University We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process. Enjoy an outstanding career environment The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career. It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration. Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff. We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life. Flexible working arrangements are on offer for all roles at the University. Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs Your faculty's broader role The Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology is a multidisciplinary hub of cutting-edge teaching and research. Many of its academic staff are world leaders in their fields and graduates are highly regarded by employers. The Faculty actively partners with innovative industries to solve problems of global significance.  Learn more at: set.adelaide.edu.au If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history. Click on the link below to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document. Applications will close 11:55pm, 5 February 2026 https://careers.adelaide.edu.au/cw/en/job/515604/lecturersenior-lecturer-associate-professor-veterinary-anaesthesia For further information For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact: Associate Professor Erik Noschka Associated Professor of Equine Surgery Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology E: erik.noschka@adelaide.edu.au   We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.