Veterinary ECC Intern - Animal Referral Hospital (ARH) Homebush

The Animal Referral Hospital; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous staff discounts

Job summary

The Animal Referral Hospital in Sydney offers a 12-18 month Emergency and Critical Care Internship designed to develop confidence in emergency medicine, critical care, triage and complex patient management. Interns gain hands-on exposure under senior ECC veterinarians in a 24-hour hospital setting.

Structured teaching, case discussions, journals and support for scholarly activity are included, with progression in responsibility as confidence grows and supervision remains strong.

Qualifications

• Must hold a veterinary degree from a recognised university.
• Eligible for veterinary registration in NSW.
• Recent graduates welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Gain structured exposure to emergency medicine and critical care.
• Participate in triage, diagnostics, treatment planning and emergency procedures.
• Inpatient management and client communication with referring veterinarians.

Skills

Clinical foundation

Communication skills

Resilience

Curiosity

Interest in ECC

Education

Veterinary degree

Job description

The Animal Referral Hospital (ARH) is part of the largest network of state-of-the-art Emergency, Specialist & Referral hospitals that are steered by a team of world-class vets, specialists & nurses. We offer a wide range of specialist services and provide 24-hour emergency and critical care through our facilities in NSW, ACT, VIC, QLD, and SA.

We are seeking a veterinarian to join our team in a 12-18 month Emergency and Critical Care Internship. Based within our busy 24-hour emergency and referral hospital, this role offers recent graduates and experienced veterinarians the opportunity to develop confidence and capability in emergency medicine, critical care, triage and the management of complex patients. The program provides a strong clinical foundation for veterinarians interested in pursuing a career in Emergency and Critical Care or further specialist training.

Job Description

The internship is designed and overseen by our experienced Emergency and Critical Care team, with support from specialists across our multidisciplinary hospital. You will gain structured, hands-on exposure to best-practice emergency and critical care in a supportive, collegiate environment, while becoming part of the growing ARH network.

Interns work a flexible rotating roster aligned with the needs of the Emergency and Critical Care service, including day and night shifts, weekends and public holidays. Under the supervision of experienced ECC veterinarians and specialists, you will participate in patient triage, diagnostic work-ups, treatment planning, emergency procedures, inpatient management and communication with clients and referring veterinarians. Clinical teaching, case discussions, journal reviews and support with scholarly activity are included as part of the program. Responsibility will increase progressively as your confidence and competence develop, with appropriate supervision maintained throughout the internship.

Qualifications

Candidates must hold a veterinary degree from a recognised university and be eligible for veterinary registration in NSW.

Recent graduates are welcome to apply.

We are looking for veterinarians with a strong clinical foundation, sound communication skills, resilience, curiosity and a genuine interest in Emergency and Critical Care.

Previous emergency or clinical experience is advantageous but not essential.

Additional information

Structured clinical development in emergency medicine, critical care, triage, stabilisation and management of complex patients

Mentorship from experienced Emergency and Critical Care veterinarians and specialists across a multidisciplinary referral hospital

Access to continuing education throughout your employment, including face-to-face learning, e-learning and our symposium

Support for progression into ECC practice, specialist internships or future residency training

Access to a network of like-minded professionals and a dynamic, supportive team environment

Generous staff discounts at Greencross Vets and Petbarn