Surgical Internship for Vets: Mentorship & Growth

Veterinary Referral Hospital; Greater Dandenong; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterinary Referral Hospital – Dandenong VIC is offering a 12-month, full-time surgical internship starting February 2027. Interns will work four days a week with no weekends or on-call, gaining hands-on experience in soft tissue, orthopaedic, neurologic, and oncologic surgery, while collaborating with a dedicated team in a state-of-the-art facility.

You will engage in diagnostic imaging, anesthesia support, and perioperative care, plus journal club and weekly intern presentations to support

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualified Veterinarian in Australia or eligible for registration with the Victoria Veterinary Practitioners Board
• Prior clinical experience or rotating internship preferred but new graduates will be considered
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Commitment to delivering the highest standard of patient care

Responsibilities

• Assist our surgeons with consultations, diagnostic procedures, and a wide range of surgical cases, including soft tissue, orthopaedic, neurologic, and oncologic procedures
• Work alongside our surgery nurses to assist with anaesthesia, perioperative care, and patient recovery
• Manage patient care and case follow-ups in collaboration with senior clinicians
• Participate in diagnostic imaging, including radiography, CT, and MRI
• Engage in academic activities such as journal club, weekly intern presentations, physiology tutorials, and mentoring

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organisational skills

Mentorship

Education

DVM or BVSc or equivalent

Job description

Veterinary Referral Hospital – Dandenong VIC is offering a 12-month, full-time surgical internship starting February 2027. Interns will work four days a week with no weekends or on-call, gaining hands-on experience in soft tissue, orthopaedic, neurologic, and oncologic surgery, while collaborating with a dedicated team in a state-of-the-art facility.

You will engage in diagnostic imaging, anesthesia support, and perioperative care, plus journal club and weekly intern presentations to support