Position: Small Animal Diagnostic Imaging Internship

About Us:

GARS is a multi-disciplinary small animal referral hospital staffed 24/7. Onsite specialists in surgery, internal medicine, emergency and critical care, diagnostic imaging, oncology and anaesthesia are supported by residents, interns, reception and nursing staff.

The GARS vision is to be Victoria's leading referral centre. We have recruited staff with a view to achieving this goal. The hospital is brand new, purpose-built, proudly independent and privately-owned. Located in Newtown Geelong, the hospital occupies a tranquil part of the city, immediately surrounded by beautiful green spaces, overlooking the Barwon River, Balyang Sanctuary and Balyang Golf course.

The facility boasts a private outdoor space with lawns overlooking the golf course and river for our staff and patients to enjoy. It is equipped with four consulting rooms, chemotherapy room, large central treatment area with separate MRI, ultrasound/endoscopy, minimally invasive, fluoroscopy and CT suites. Three large operating theatres surround a large central sterile processing zone. The waiting room is a beautiful space with high ceilings and separate waiting areas for dogs and cats. Similarly, there are independent cat and dog wards. Staff amenities include separate staff offices, meeting room, kitchen and lounge area.

The hospital equipment is state of the art and includes onsite MRI, CT, Fluoroscopy, Endoscopy, Ultrasound, DR radiography, multiparameter patient monitoring, ventilators, blood gas, coagulation, haematology and biochemistry machines, full Thoracoscopic/Laparoscopic/Arthroscopic instrumentation, Biomedtrix THR systems, Arthrex CUE/SynACART, NGD SHO, Kyon PGR, IMEX ESF, multiple locking plate systems (1.1mm-4.5mm), Stryker CD3 drivers, Acculan Ti TPLO saws and Stryker neurosurgical equipment to name a few.

Our staff are considered experts in their field and industry leaders. We are completely focused on our team, including every current and future member. We value professional development and reward our staff with CPD available to all. We are dedicated to ensuring an appropriate work-life balance for all staff. If you wish to join our team, that means you are also driven to achieve the highest possible standards of patient care and wish to work within a facility where staff excel at their job within a fun, inclusive and exceptional workspace.

We are looking for people who truly value teamwork and would like to join the GARS family, determined to take their career to the next level. For the successful applicants, there is also opportunity to work within our sister business, Melbourne Animal Referral Services, which is also undergoing exciting expansion.

About the area:

GARS is very fortunate to have the Barwon River, Balyang Golf Course and Balyang Sanctuary with their natural green spaces, including bike and walking paths right on our front doorstep.  The popular cafes, restaurants and bars of Pakington street and Geelong CBD are only minutes away. The outstanding wineries and distilleries of the Bellarine Peninsula and beautiful beaches of the Surf Coast and the famous Great Ocean Road are less than 25minutes away.

Transport links are excellent, with the South Geelong train station less than 3kms from the hospital, the Spirit of Tasmania Ferry and Avalon International Airport 15 and 25 minutes from the hospital. Major arterials are also close by, offering fast and easy connections to Melbourne, Victoria's North, West and South.

Position details

• Mentorship, training, support and guidance are provided by a dynamic group of Specialists and a supportive team of residents, interns and nursing staff.
• The diagnostic imaging intern is expected to take a lead role in ensuring high-quality images are acquired, with support from senior imaging staff. This includes the acquisition of radiographs, videofluoroscopic, CT and MRI studies, ultrasound-guided aspirate of lesions.
• Act as Radiation Safety Officer and ensure safe radiation practices are observed.
• Focus on efficient coordination of cases through the Service, attention to detail in terms of image acquisition protocols and quality control.
• Guidance and support provided for applications to Residency programs, both within GARS and external institutions.
• Full-time, fixed-term 12-month position (with the possibility to extend).

Key Accountabilities of GARS Intern

You will always.

• Strive to provide clinical excellence in the treatment of all patients.
• Seek guidance from senior staff and the nursing team where appropriate.
• Positive collaboration with all hospital departments.
• Achieve and maintain amicable relationships with staff from referring practices.
• Represent the hospital and business in a positive and respectful manner.
• Complete case-based paperwork diligently and in a timely fashion.
• Foster a friendly and unified team environment.

About You

You will have the following:

• Registration to practice with the Victorian Practitioners Registration Board.
• Radiation use licence.
• General practice experience is desirable but not essential, i.e. we will consider new graduates.
• Passion for delivering the highest standard of care.
• Eagerness to have primary case responsibility.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and enthusiasm for high caseload.
• Effective time management and organisational skills.
• Commitment to lifelong learning and continuing education.
• Commitment to the culture and values of the business.
• Honest, reliable and loyal character.

Pay and Conditions

• This is a salaried, full-time position based on a 4-day working week. Some of these days will be on weekends. In addition to this, interns will provide after-hours support on a rotational basis.
• Regular working hours are 8am-6pm, however reasonable flexibility to work beyond those hours on a given day is required if clinical responsibilities dictate this. 
• Annual leave, personal/carer's leave, parental leave, compassionate leave and community service leave will accrue and be provided in accordance with the Fair Work Act 2009.
• Some mobile work may be required in the GARS mobile service and our sister business Melbourne Animal Referral Services (MARS).
• Superannuation paid additional to salary package at 11.5%.
• CPD allowance is 2% of base wage.
• Radiation Licence expense covered during employment.

Email your CV and cover letter to dkeirs@garsvets.com.au (applications close 11th April)