Small Animal Surgery Internship – starting September 2025 | Full-time

Is improving your knowledge in small animal surgery your professional goal?

If so, consider our small animal surgery internship program.

We provide a stimulating and well supported internship, with opportunities, guidance and support that extend beyond the internship.

About us

Peninsula Vet Emergency and Referral Hospital offers a wide range of clinical services including a 24-hour emergency service, surgery, internal medicine, and anaesthesia. Our hospital boasts a collaborative approach to patient care with a passionate team and positive culture centred around providing the best care for our patients. We are unique in that we have a close association with a five-hospital general practice group which provides a large and varied case load.

About the role

Our 12-18-month surgery internship program provides you the opportunity to work closely with our experienced surgical team with extensive exposure to and training in all areas of small animal surgery. The learning program includes structured didactic teaching, hands on surgical experience, as well as participation in case reviews, weekly journal club and case rounds. This is a full-time position.

About you

We are looking for passionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic vets with a thirst to learn. To be considered for this position you will have current registration with the Veterinary Practitioners Board of Victoria, and a strong interest in surgery with a desire to advance clinical skills.

The position would be well suited to candidates who demonstrate the following:

• A passion for learning and commitment to ongoing professional development.
• A strong desire to provide the best patient care.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral.
• A positive attitude and ability to collaborate and work well in a team.
• Strong sense of caring for owners, their pets, and your colleagues.
• Committed to our core values of being passionate, building trust, having fun, growing and evolving, and having compassion and respect.

What we can offer you

• This position will provide a platform for a candidate who wishes to pursue a residency after their internship.
• Study group and support to sit your ANZCVS membership exams in surgery.
• Generous continuing education allowance plus one-week study leave.
• A positive and fun workplace and a supportive team.
• A focus on your wellness and mental health support available to all employees.
• Opportunity to work with and learn from industry leading specialists.
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities.
• Great employee benefits & discounts for the health of your pet.
• Commitment to your career development through mentorship, and on the job training.

For more information

penvetreferral.com.au,  and 

To apply

Please get in touch with us via hr@penvetreferral.com.au if you have any questions regarding this position.