Working at JCUVet

JCU Univet Pty Ltd, trading as JCUVet was established in 2009 as corporate company of JCU in order to provide the clinical tuition to final year veterinary science students of JCU.

JCUVet is currently the only animal emergency hospital in North Queensland. It also functions as a general practice specialising in small animals. Animal owners or their vets may refer their pets to JCUVet for emergency treatment, procedures and surgery or may utilize the services of our General Practice, as they would with an ordinary veterinary practice. Injured wildlife and other animals are also brought to us.

Due to the high standards of teaching and care provided, we boast a state-of-the-art veterinary facility and equipment including advanced anaesthetic monitoring and ventilation equipment, advanced diagnostic imaging equipment including comprehensive ultrasound, digital dental x-ray, video endoscope and a 64 slice CT scanner.

JCUVet employs approximately 60 staff comprising Hospital Director, Business Services Manager, Clinical Support Manager, Veterinarians, Veterinary Nurses, Animal Attendants and a small administrative support team. The team is complimented by locum veterinarians and visiting services including specialists of surgery, dermatology and cardiology.

In their fifth and final year of study, JCU students undergo a program comprising 10 weeks of practical experience at JCUVet involving two-week rotations in each of the key areas; emergency, medicine, anesthesia and general practice. They are taught authentic clinical practice via tutoring, supervision, mentoring and assessment by our experienced team members.

JCU is a world class university ranked in the top 2% of tertiary institutions in the world. JCU develops graduates who have the knowledge, knowledge, skills and experience to succeed and thrive in a global workforce.

Home to over 22,000 students, JCU offers internationally-renowned teaching and research excellence that makes a difference. JCU’s career-focused courses are designed to prepare graduates for the workforce by experiencing real-life scenarios while learning from leading industry professionals. JCU students graduate job-ready, equipped with the practical skills and confidence required to face the challenges of the future.

The College of Public Health, Medicine and Veterinary Science at James Cook University (JCU), promotes, fosters, supports and administers quality teaching and research in diverse areas, including the Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc). The undergraduate and postgraduate course is delivering strong growth.

Based on the JCU Campus, JCUVet, a controlled entity of the University, was established as an emergency hospital and referral centre to deliver the clinical tuition of final year veterinary students. In doing so, Townsville and surrounding communities rely on it for the provision of primary and referral veterinary services in North Queensland.

With state of the art facility and equipment, our friendly and experienced teams deliver structured clinical rotations for students, overseen by experienced veterinarians who provide hands on clinical teaching, lecturing, guidance and demonstration, and supported by experienced nurses.

Direct access to the Ring Road

20 minutes’ drive to Townsville city / airport
Extensive campus and nearby facilities – eateries and retail outlets
Affordable parking onsite and free parking options as available www.whereis.com is a great website that can help you determine the travel time between locations.

Popular weekend trips by car are to areas such as Cardwell, Cairns, Port Douglas, Whitsundays and Charters Towers.

There are also lots of free camping areas that we can share with you.

JCU Vet is part of TropiQ

Townsville Tropical Intelligence & Health Precinct

In a world of urgent climate changes, increasing population needs and untapped scientific potential, it is indefensible to limit thinking and inspiration. It is critical that new paths be connected, created and shared.

Welcome to Townsville’s Tropical Intelligence and Health Precinct, a community dedicated to helping the world access, understand and benefit from breakthroughs and solutions in health and tropical science.

Located in Australia’s largest tropical city, surrounded by some of the world’s most spectacular natural assets and biodiversity, this global destination lives and breathes with real-world research and application.

A true living laboratory

A true living laboratory and collaborative ecosystem of over 70 organisations, strongly linked to the CBD and anchored by James Cook University, The Townsville Hospital, Lavarack Barracks, ARC Centre of Excellence and the CSIRO.

To be here is to be surrounded by world-class facilities, vibrant lifestyle and inspiring urban design. For businesses, students, employees, patients and the community, TropiQ is alive with tropical intelligence.

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As an emergency animal hospital that services a large geographical area, we are very fortunate to experience a varied, interesting and challenging caseload. This provides our staff with exposure to diseases and illnesses that may otherwise not be experienced elsewhere.

We genuinely provide an exceptionally high level of practice in a fast paced environment, and this offers the opportunity for vets and nurses to build on their existing skillset and lifelong learning. As we offer the main veterinary disciplines there is opportunity for vets and nurses to transition between disciplines throughout their time with us.

We offer an experienced, friendly and dedicated team in which to work where everyone pitches in and offers a hand when needed, thus meeting our values.