ACVIM Internal Medicine Residency Program

About SASH:

The Small Animal Specialist Hospital (SASH) located in North Ryde, Sydney, is the largest referral hospital in the southern hemisphere. SASH has an excellent reputation for providing the highest level of care to our patients and their families. With more than 90 specialists in our network, SASH has the largest team of Internal Medicine Specialists in the country. Our North Ryde team consists of 12 Internal Medicine Specialists, 3 Residents, being further supported by a fabulous team of experienced nurses and other clinical support staff. SASH has the best interventional radiology kit in the country and this allows for extensive investigations and treatments. Our on-site radiology and anaesthesia teams also provide you with the support you need to perform particularly difficult procedures.

The Internal Medicine Residency Position:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Vet with a keen interest in Small Animal Internal Medicine who is ready to commit to our Residency training program. You will join 2 resident mates, providing you with a very supportive start to your program. You will assist our Internal Medicine team with case management, client communication, procedures, diagnostic imaging and much more! This position is a structured learning opportunity with resident rounds, journal clubs, daily team rounds and study leave to ensure you complete the program successfully and pass your exams. You will be further supported by the extensive broader team across Radiation Oncology, Medical oncology, Cardiology and Ophthalmology.

This 3 year 6 month, full-time contract will involve being mentored by our large, dedicated team of medical specialists. You will also contribute to publications of the service and conduct a brief clinical research project for publication. This is the only AVCIM program currently being offered in Australia, so don’t miss this opportunity.

About You:

We are looking for someone who can work independently with a reliable, adaptable and proactive approach to situations. To be successfully selected, you will need to demonstrate the following:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to liaise with different levels within a practice
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Have a flexible approach to issues
• Strong work ethic and commitment to the culture and values of SASH
• Strong service orientation with a hands-on approach to all aspects of the case cycle

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• Current registration with the Veterinary Practitioners Board of NSW (VPB) or an equivalent undergraduate degree recognised by the VPB.
• Successfully completed an internship in Internal Medicine. Those with equivalent experience will also be considered.
• Having completed MANZCVS (or equivalent) in Internal Medicine is highly desirable

What’s in it for you?

You will be joining a team that is committed to supporting you every step of the way on your journey to specialisation! Some of the other perks include:

• Salary package starting at $87,200 + CE + super, increasing each year of your training.
• Supportive team of SASH specialists, residents and nurses.
• Team member discounts for your pets.
• Study and Conference annual leave allowance to support your ongoing development.
• Opportunity to attend in-house training run by the SASH team.
• Working collaboratively on cases with our specialty departments while work closely with our experienced team veterinary Specialists.

If you want to work with a world-class team that will provide you with plenty of support, in a hospital with excellent facilities, on challenging and rewarding cases, don’t miss this opportunity, apply today! Interviews will be conducted the second week of October.

The next step is to forward your CV, Cover letter and 2 letters of reference (attached to you CV document), via the 'Apply for this job' link.