Emergency and Critical Care Internship Program 2026

Applications are now open.

Are you a recently graduated veterinarian wanting to improve your management of Emergency and Critical Cases and considering a career in Emergency & Critical Care?

Western Australian Veterinary Emergency and Specialty (WAVES) Intern training program in Emergency & Critical Care is commencing January 2026. This rare opportunity will provide an opportunity for recent graduates or veterinarians with an interest in Emergency and Critical Care to develop their skills in Emergency and Critical Care under the support and guidance of experienced clinicians and specialists. It will also be suited for veterinarians who are considering full-time employment with the Emergency and Critical Care team at WAVES but do not have the experience and training to work independently. It will also be suited for veterinarians who are intending to obtain further training prior to applying for residency positions in Emergency and Critical Care.

We are looking for enthusiastic, energetic, intelligent, compassionate veterinarians who view being a vet as a calling and not just a career. If you have boundless energy, a positive outlook, work best under pressure, and are empathetic, team-oriented, and motivated to excel, then you may be the person we are looking for.

The program will be directly mentored by our team of Emergency and Critical Care Specialists and will have the support of our senior emergency clinicians any time you are on shift. Whilst the program is primarily in the field of Emergency and Critical Care, as part of the program, you will be given the opportunity to undertake short rotations through other disciplines of your choice, including anaesthesia, internal medicine, surgery, diagnostic imaging, dentistry and dermatology for exposure to some of the other veterinary specialties.

Training will involve attending consultations, assisting with diagnostic investigations, surgical and medical procedures, providing nursing care for hospitalised patients, undertaking client communication, and maintenance of high-quality medical records in addition to participation in didactic training sessions. You will then progress to taking primary case management under supervision allowing you to develop the confidence and clinical skills needed in this challenging field of veterinary medicine.

Requirements

• Must be a qualified veterinarian who is eligible for registration in the state of Western Australia and hold or be eligible to hold a current radiation license.
• Candidates must have a mature approach to veterinary care and excellent communication skills.
• A genuine desire to embrace emergency medicine as a career choice.
• Availability to work on a rotating roster across weeknights, weekends and public holidays.
• Be motivated to attend training sessions including case discussions, journal clubs, seminars, lectures, etc outside of normal rostered working hours
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with a range of people from support staff through to veterinary nurses and veterinary specialists

Applications close 8th August 2025  

If you are contemplating a career in Emergency and Critical Care and fit our requirements, please email Emma: emma@wavets.com.au to find out more about the program and our application process.

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