12 month discipline-specific traineeships

Murdoch University

School of Veterinary Medicine

Clinical training programs commencing January 2026

The School of Veterinary Medicine, Murdoch University has vacancies in the following programs commencing in January 2026.

12-month discipline-specific traineeships

• Anaesthesia
• Emergency and Critical Care
• Large Animal (equine or production animal focus)
• Small Animal Medicine
• Small Animal Rotating
  • (Small Animal Medicine, Emergency and Critical Care, Anaesthesia, Clinical Pathology, Oncology, Diagnostic Imaging, Primary Care)
• Small Animal Surgery

The 12-month postgraduate trainee program is a year‐long, advanced clinical training program in the School of Veterinary Medicine at Murdoch University in Western Australia. The training program offers clinical experience in specific disciplines and an opportunity to gain formal scholarly training through concurrent enrolment in a graduate program. These positions would suit a recent graduate veterinarian interested in further university training and upskilling in areas that would be relevant to general practice, or a steppingstone to further clinical training such as a residency. Exceptional new graduates will be considered. An annual stipend of $40k is offered with concurrent enrolment in the graduate program which results in award of a Graduate Diploma in Veterinary Clinical Studies after completion of 2 semesters. Course fees are paid by the School.

Residency training programs

• Anatomic Pathology
• Anaesthesia
• Clinical Pathology
• Emergency and Critical Care
• Equine Medicine
• Small animal Medicine
• Small Animal Surgery

The three-year, full-time residency programs allow a successful candidate to target credential requirements for speciality certification. The residencies are supervised by board-certified academic staff.  Concurrent enrolment in a research master’s degree is required. 

Application process

Applicants must be able to start the program in early to mid-January for Semester 1, 2026 enrolment. 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.   

All enquiries around the program can be forwarded to Jody Reeve by email: Jody.Reeve@murdoch.edu.au

Applications close Tuesday September 30th. (Early applications/expressions of interest are encouraged)

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.

Candidates are chosen after a competitive selection process.

Murdoch University values workplace diversity, promotes inclusion, and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, and individuals with disability. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.