Veterinary Surgery Intern - CARE Collingwood

CARE Collingwood is looking for a new Small Animal Surgery Intern. The position would suit someone looking to increase their exposure to specialist surgery or perhaps pursue specialisation. This is a full-time, 12-month internship within the Surgery Department, with a flexible start date, ideally commencing January or February 2027. The role does not require you to contribute to the on-call roster, although there is potential to participate in rostered in-patient care on Saturday mornings.

Responsibilities

Assist surgeons with consultations, diagnostic procedures, and a wide range of surgical cases, including soft tissue, orthopaedic, neurologic, and oncologic procedures; Assist with patient admissions, discharges, and case management; Work alongside surgical nurses to assist with anaesthesia, perioperative care, and patient recovery; Participate in diagnostic imaging, including radiography, CT, and MRI, after appropriate training and licensing requirements have been met; Prepare surgical reports and daily inpatient records, and provide timely reporting to specialists; Engage in academic activities such as weekly surgery rounds, journal club, and case reporting

Requirements

Tertiary qualified Veterinarian; Eligible for registration with the Veterinary Practitioners Board of Victoria; Excellent communication skills; Strong knowledge base; Highly motivated and seeking to further skills and knowledge in Small Animal Surgery; Team player and active learner

Nice to have

Clinical experience; Interest in pursuing residency training or specialisation

Benefits

Close mentorship from specialist surgeons; Support to pursue residency training; Diverse and challenging caseload; Comprehensive internal continuing education program, including seminars, journal club, workshops, and case reporting; 4 weeks of annual leave; 1 week of study leave; Opportunity to work and live in Melbourne