Surgery Veterinary Intern — Hands-on Teaching Hospital

The University of Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 91,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Professional development

Employee assistance program

Fitness facilities access

Parental leave

Job summary

The University of Sydney’s Sydney Veterinary Teaching Hospital offers a Full-time 13‑month fixed-term Veterinary Intern (Surgery) opportunity on the Camperdown Campus. You will work under senior clinicians to advance surgical skills and contribute to teaching DVM students within a leading veterinary school environment.

Join a world‑class university ranked #1 in Australia for veterinary science, with access to a comprehensive teaching hospital and strong professional development support,

Qualifications

• Registrable veterinary degree with NSW Veterinary Practitioners Board.
• Strong clinical skills in small animal surgery.
• Ability to work under supervision in UVTHS and other referral services.
• Enthusiasm and demonstrated teaching ability.
• Willingness to teach DVM students.
• Desire to provide best‑practice veterinary services.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Rotating small animal medicine and surgery internship desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality veterinary clinical services to small animals.
• Provide effective clinical service for hospitalised cases.
• Ensure quality and continuity of service in the Small Animal Surgery unit.
• Assist with supervision of DVM students and teaching rounds, tutorials and practical classes.
• Maintain the hospital's reputation for academic excellence.

Skills

Small animal surgery

Teaching ability

Clinical supervision

Emergency care

Education

DVM degree

Job description

The University of Sydney’s Sydney Veterinary Teaching Hospital offers a Full-time 13‑month fixed-term Veterinary Intern (Surgery) opportunity on the Camperdown Campus. You will work under senior clinicians to advance surgical skills and contribute to teaching DVM students within a leading veterinary school environment.

Join a world‑class university ranked #1 in Australia for veterinary science, with access to a comprehensive teaching hospital and strong professional development support,