Anaesthesia Associate
Sydney’s largest equine veterinary practice is currently accepting applications for an experienced Equine Anaesthesia Associate. REC Equine Specialists is a large 28 equine veterinarian practice based on the outskirts of Sydney. The team includes specialists in the fields of anaesthesia, surgery, internal medicine, emergency and critical care and sports medicine based at our new purpose-built equine hospital. The facility features dedicated intensive care and isolation areas, designated pre-anaesthetic, general, orthopaedic, soft tissue and standing surgical suites, on site laboratory and advanced imaging incl. nuclear medicine and standing and general anaesthesia CT suites.
The position involves co-ordinating and overseeing anaesthesia requirements for the hospital and is supported by a team of associates trained and experienced in anaesthesia, designated anaesthesia interns and a consultant specialist anaesthetist, Dr Colin Dunlop. The caseload (~ 800 general anaesthetic procedures p.a.) includes a wide variety of both elective and emergency cases, with a large Thoroughbred racehorse and yearling population, as well as sport and riding horses and an increasing numbers of mare and foal procedures.
The position requires a team player with excellent communication/organisational skills and the flexibility to adapt schedules to incorporate emergencies. The role will include training and mentoring interns and new graduates to the highest level of anaesthesia care.
A veterinarian with a minimum of 5 yrs. experience in equine anaesthesia or completion of an anaesthesia residency is required. Remuneration pkg commensurate with the applicants’ qualifications and experience incl. a fully maintained motor vehicle, mobile phone, option for 4 day working week, 4 weeks annual leave and 1 week’s study leave. Afterhours anaesthesia roster typically functions on ~ 1 in 4 basis.
To apply, please email jlumsden@recequine.com.au or phone + 612 9399 7722