At SASH, we believe the highest standards in veterinary care are achieved when clinical expertise is delivered by compassionate, motivated people in a caring and supportive environment. Inspired by the special bond between animals and people, we constantly strive to help pets and their families live their best lives.

The Surgery Internship:

SASH Central Coast is looking for our next Surgical Intern. You will assist our 3 specialist surgeons and Registrar and resident with diagnosis, surgical treatment, and post operative care of surgical patients. SASH sees a broad range of Orthopaedic and Soft tissue cases. The surgery department is well-resourced with arthroscopy and laparoscopy to allow minimally invasive image-guided procedures. We are also equipped with 3 different locking plate systems, linear Imex ESF, and equipment for Kyon PAUl, TTA, TPLO and CBLO among others. Imaging is of the highest standard with digital radiology, new C-arm and new CT scanner with an MRI arriving mid-year. You will also have onsite support from our radiology and anaesthesia specialists. Our sports medicine and rehabilitation department has also rapidly expanded to provide you with support from our rehabilitation therapists with access to laser and hydrotherapy tank treatments.

The internship has been structured to prepare your for a residency in small animal surgery. The position requires a 12 month, full time commitment, with the option of extending to 18 months to allow you time to contribute to publications of the service and conduct a brief clinical research project for publication.. We anticipate that the findings of such research will be presented at a scientific meeting and published in a peer-reviewed journal.

About You:

We are looking for a passionate, dedicated and enthusiastic vet with a thirst to learn and expand their knowledge, in a multi-specialty hospital. We are looking for someone who wants to be hands-on with cases and patients. You will work extremely closely with the specialists with their cases from admission through to discharge.

Key skills for this role include:

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to liaise with many different stakeholders
Effective time management and organisational skills
Value a hospital culture of inclusivity, empathy and teamwork.
Have completed a rotating internship or have comparable experience.
Current registration with the Veterinary Practitioners Board of NSW.
Interest in working towards sitting membership exams

What we can offer you:

This is an opportunity to learn from a dedicated group of Specialists, committed to supporting you on your veterinary journey. Whether you are looking to start your journey to specialisation, or looking to return to GP and deeper understanding of surgical cases, this internship is for you. A few of the perks include:

4 day working week
Salary package of $82,000 + Super + extras
Study group and support for MANZCVS examinations
Generous continuing education allowance
Regular intern group tutorials, talks and rounds sessions to further case understanding
A positive and supportive workplace culture
Supportive team and exceptional training
Employee Assistance Program
Team member discounts and social events

If you are looking for a great team with plenty of support from other vets and nurses in a hospital with excellent facilities and challenging and rewarding cases, don’t miss this opportunity, apply today!

This position has an expected start date of June/July, 2025. To apply please submit your application pack to the team via the Apply Button.