Oncology Internship
- Organisation:
- Veterinary Specialist Services
- Location:
- Underwood, Brisbane
- Occupation:
- Veterinarian - Specialist
- Employment Type:
- Internship
- Posted:
The Opportunity
Embarking on a specialty internship is a significant step in your veterinary career. The 12-month Oncology Internship based at VSS’ Underwood hospital offers the opportunity to work as part of VSS’s Oncology Service, and be integrally involved in all aspects of managing the service’s clinical oncology case load. The intern will be exposed to, and develop skills associated with, all aspects of oncology practice, including clinical case management and decision-making, diagnostics, staging, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation therapy, surgery, medical record keeping, and client and referring veterinarian communication. The intern will be assigned increasing levels of clinical responsibility based on experience and progress. The intern will also participate in regular clinical rounds, journal club, and didactic seminars. Additionally, there is the opportunity to engage in clinical research, dependent upon the individual’s interests. This internship program would potentially suit both recent graduates and more experienced veterinarians seeking to enhance their skills in oncology, perhaps with a mind to pursuing residency training. Many of VSS’ interns have gone onto successfully complete competitive and challenging residency training programs, becoming registered veterinary specialists.
About Us
Veterinary Specialist Services (VSS) is a well-established and renowned small animal referral organisation based in south east Queensland, with hospitals located in Underwood, Carrara and Jindalee. VSS offers a broad range of veterinary specialty services, with a spectrum of advanced diagnostic modalities and therapeutic interventions available.
The Oncology Service is supported by specialists in internal medicine, surgery, cardiology, dermatology, ophthalmology, radiology, and emergency and critical care, as well as an invaluable team of veterinary nurse and administration staff. The Oncology Service also has a myriad of tools available to augment case management, including a cytotoxic drug safety hood, ultrasound, digital x-ray, CT, MRI, endoscopy/cystoscopy/bronchoscopy, and fluoroscopy.
VSS’ commitment to the future of the veterinary industry, and our emphasis on professional and personal development, is evident through our contributions to veterinary student education, veterinary nurse training, rotating and specialty internship programs, and residency training programs, as well as the continuing education opportunities we regularly host and contribute to.
What We Are Looking For
- A motivated veterinarian, eager to develop oncology-specific advanced reasoning and clinical skills.
- A collaborative team player, who can integrate and function smoothly within a small oncology team, while also contributing meaningfully to a larger specialist team.
- A compassionate and dedicated person, with strong written and verbal communication skills, who is committed to being there for our patients and their families.
- An intelligent professional, who appreciates the value of delivering best-practice evidence-based veterinary care to patients, clients and referring veterinarians.
- A proactive and adaptable individual, keen to contribute to a rapidly expanding and evolving clinical service. A minimum of three years experience in small animal general practice or a rotating small animal internship is a prerequisite.
- Applicants must be a graduate of school or college of veterinary science or medicine located in Australia and/or accredited by the AVMA, and be legally able to work in Australia as a licensed veterinarian.
What We Offer
- Multidisciplinary veterinary medicine and surgery at a specialist level.
- Direct mentorship from veterinary specialists, and the opportunity to work and learn alongside internationally recognised veterinary professionals.
- A supportive and evolving workplace, focused on the professional and personal development of our team members.
- Potential pathways to residency programs and specialisation.
Remuneration
Remuneration is in accordance with the Animal Care and Veterinary Services Award. This is a fixed-term 12-month position with a 4-day working week and 20 days of annual leave.
Interested?
Please submit your CV and a cover letter to us at hr@vss.net.au, or contact Jennine Bennett, HR Administrator, at +61 7 3841 7011, for further information.
You can also explore our website at vss.net.au.
