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Institute Veterinarian

Job No: FLOREY257
Location: Parkville

Institute Veterinarian
Location: Parkville

  • $137,251 + up to 17% Superannuation and salary packaging
  • Full time, Ongoing
  • Additional leave days
  • Melbourne Brain Centre and Howard Florey Laboratories – Parkville, with flexibility to travel to other locations as required

The role:

The Institute Veterinarian provides essential expertise to the Florey animal research facilities by providing a program of veterinary care and is responsible for managing all veterinary services.

Key Responsibilities

  • Management & provision of Vet services across Florey research activities to provide a program of veterinary care
  • Animal Health screening and pathogen testing, animal health and welfare consultation
  • Coordinating Adverse incident investigations and post-mortem assessments when required
  • Developing, reviewing and managing in-house training programs for animal-based procedures, including surgery and aseptic technique and use of anaesthesia and analgesia.
  • Developing, implementing and reviewing policy and procedures for all technical procedures involving animals and biosecurity of SPF (Specific Pathogen-Free) animal facilities.
  • Supporting the institute around animal ethics, welfare and compliance by ensuring operations associated with the animal ethics office and the animal welfare and compliance team function at a high standard and in alignment with all relevant legislation.
  • Promoting the principles of Replacement, Reduction and Refinement (the 3Rs), a culture of animal care program, and openness within the institute regarding the scientific use of animals
  • Be part of the Florey Animal Ethics Committee.

Detailed information and key responsibilities are available from the  Position Description. 

About you:

The successful candidate will have:

Essential

  • Relevant postgraduate qualifications
  • Australian recognized Veterinary Degree
  • Current registration with the Victorian Veterinary Board

Experience with the below is desirable, but not essential:

  • Membership of the Australian and New Zealand Laboratory Animal Association* (ANZLAA)

The preferred applicant for this job will be asked to consent to a police check.

How to Apply

If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with a Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience and your Resume. Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. You may also be asked to consent to a criminal record check.

For enquiries, please contact our People and Culture Team on employment@florey.edu.au. Applications are to be submitted by 5:00 pm on 9 June 2025 

Working at the Florey: 
With over a 50-year history, the Florey is the largest brain research centre in the Southern Hemisphere, with teams of researchers dedicated to building knowledge on a range of neurological and psychiatric conditions.  https://florey.edu.au/our-research/impact/ 

Our reputation for innovative research and our position as the leading brain research institute in the Southern Hemisphere attracts the best and brightest.  

The Florey is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities. 

We also provide flexible leave entitlements including purchased leave, gender affirmation leave, ceremonial leave along with additional non-gazetted Florey holidays. 

Learn more about working at the Florey at https://florey.edu.au/careers-and-study/working-at-the-florey/ 

For enquiries, please contact our People and Culture Team on employment@florey.edu.au. 

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About Us

The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health is a medical research institute specialising in the brain and mind and is one of the world’s top 10 brain research centres. We employ exceptionally talented people who work to solve the greatest brain and mind challenges of our era. Our staff and students are the bedrock of our research and success, and we strive for excellence by fostering partnerships and empowering people. At the Florey our mission-driven culture enables our people to collaborate, thrive, learn, make ground breaking discoveries and advance humanity through brain and mind science.