Internal Medicine Internship

Veterinary Specialist Services Pty Ltd.; Brisbane, Jindalee; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterinary Specialist Services Pty Ltd is offering a 12-month, full-time Internal Medicine Internship commencing January 2027, with positions at Underwood and Jindalee hospitals in South East Queensland.

This structured training position aims to develop clinical reasoning, diagnostic and case-management skills within a multidisciplinary referral environment, under internal medicine specialists and alongside residents and nursing teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Veterinary Science; eligible for veterinary registration in Queensland.
• Genuine interest in Small Animal Internal Medicine.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to participate actively in clinical training and professional development.
• Experience in small animal general practice or an internship is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the assessment, investigation and management of internal medicine patients
• Assisting with ongoing care of hospitalised patients, including some overnight and weekend shifts where applicable
• Developing diagnostic and clinical reasoning skills
• Communicating with clients and referring veterinary practices
• Maintaining accurate and comprehensive clinical records
• Working collaboratively with specialists, residents, veterinarians, nurses and rotating interns
• Participating in clinical rounds, journal clubs and educational seminars
• Contributing positively to the daily operation of the Internal Medicine service

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Veterinary degree

Job description

Location: Open to Discussion and Negotiation

Job Category: Intern

Veterinary Specialist Services is an established Small Animal referral practice in South East Queensland. We have hospitals at Carrara, Jindalee, and Underwood. We are striving to create an environment where people can do their best work. Our teams are very passionate about delivering patient care and support each other to do it. We have a very diverse skill set and can offer just about all specialities, diagnostic modalities, and therapies across our practice group. We have residency training programs for vets, in house training programs for nurses and internships where many of our interns have progressed to become registered Specialists. We are involved in the industry with wide participation in professional groups, universities, continuing education courses and we run our own annual conference.

Job Description

We are offering 12-month, full-time Internal Medicine Internships commencing in January 2027, with positions available at our Underwood and Jindalee hospitals.

This structured training position is designed to help successful interns further their careers in general practice, advanced veterinary practice or specialist small animal medicine.

You will work under the guidance of our internal medicine specialists and alongside residents, veterinarians and highly skilled nursing teams. Both our Underwood and Jindalee hospitals have Small Animal Internal Medicine residency training programs, providing valuable exposure to the specialist training pathway.

Our Internal Medicine team works collaboratively with specialists across a range of disciplines. With a large and growing caseload, interns will gain exposure to varied and complex medical cases within a supportive, multidisciplinary referral environment.

Your responsibilities and learning opportunities will include:

• Supporting the assessment, investigation and management of internal medicine patients
• Assisting with the ongoing care of hospitalised patients, including some overnight and weekend shifts where applicable
• Developing diagnostic and clinical reasoning skills
• Communicating with clients and referring veterinary practices
• Maintaining accurate and comprehensive clinical records
• Working collaboratively with specialists, residents, veterinarians, nurses and rotating interns
• Participating in clinical rounds, journal clubs and educational seminars
• Contributing positively to the daily operation of the Internal Medicine service

Why You’ll Love It Here

Diverse and Interesting Cases

Develop your skills through exposure to a large and varied internal medicine caseload.

Work closely with internal medicine specialists and residents while developing your clinical knowledge, diagnostic approach and case-management skills.

Be part of a multidisciplinary referral hospital where specialists, veterinarians, nurses and support teams work together to provide excellent patient care.

Build a strong foundation for a future in general practice, advanced clinical practice, residency training or specialist veterinary medicine.

Participate in clinical rounds, journal clubs, seminars and the annual VSS Conference.

Desired Skills and Experience

What We’re Looking For

• A degree in Veterinary Science or an equivalent qualification
• Eligibility for veterinary registration in Queensland
• A genuine interest in Small Animal Internal Medicine
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A commitment to delivering high-quality patient and client care
• The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Sound organisational and time-management skills
• A willingness to participate actively in clinical training and professional development
• Previous experience in small animal general practice, emergency practice or a veterinary internship
• Demonstrated interest or further education in Small Animal Internal Medicine
• Experience managing hospitalised patients and complex medical cases
• An interest in pursuing advanced clinical training or specialist practice

You’re the kind of person who:

• Is enthusiastic about learning and developing their clinical skills
• Approaches patients, clients and colleagues with compassion and professionalismCommunicates openly and works collaboratively
• Is organised, dependable and able to manage competing priorities
• Takes initiative and seeks feedback
• Remains calm and adaptable in a busy clinical environment
• Contributes positively to a supportive workplace culture