Small Animal Surgery Intern — Mentored, Multidisciplinary Team

Greencross Vets; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Residency support

4 weeks annual leave

Study leave 1 week

Melbourne location

Job summary

CARE Collingwood is seeking a new Small Animal Surgery Intern for a full-time, 12-month internship in Melbourne. The role provides mentorship from two specialist surgeons, a registrar, and residents, with exposure to soft tissue, orthopaedic, neurologic, and oncologic surgery.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, participate in diagnostics, imaging, and daily patient care, and have opportunities for academic activities and potential residency support.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualified Veterinarian eligible for registration with the Veterinary Practitioners Board of Victoria.
• Excellent communication skills and a strong knowledge base.
• Clinical experience is desirable but not essential.
• Highly motivated and a team player who seeks to advance surgical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons with consultations, diagnostic procedures, and a wide range of surgical cases.
• Support patient admissions, discharges, and case management under supervision.
• Assist with anaesthesia, perioperative care, and patient recovery with nursing staff.
• Engage in diagnostic imaging including radiography, CT, and MRI after training.
• Prepare surgical reports and daily inpatient records and report to specialists.
• Participate in weekly rounds, journal club, and case reporting.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Motivated learner

Clinical exposure desirable

Education

Veterinary degree (DVM)

Job description

CARE Collingwood is seeking a new Small Animal Surgery Intern for a full-time, 12-month internship in Melbourne. The role provides mentorship from two specialist surgeons, a registrar, and residents, with exposure to soft tissue, orthopaedic, neurologic, and oncologic surgery.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, participate in diagnostics, imaging, and daily patient care, and have opportunities for academic activities and potential residency support.