Veterinary Surgical Internship 2026– Greencross Vet Hospital University of Melbourne

8 hours ago

Werribee, Victoria, Australia Greencross Vets Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Company Description
Are you ready to take the next big step in your veterinary career?

At
Greencross Vet Hospital
, we're passionate about developing the next generation of veterinary professionals. Our
Surgical Internship
offers a unique opportunity to work alongside leading specialists in a purpose-built, university-affiliated hospital that fosters excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Who We Are
Greencross Vet Hospital is a proud and unique collaboration between
Greencross Pet Wellness Company
and the
University of Melbourne
, located within the University's Werribee campus. We offer specialist and referral services in:

  • Surgery
  • Internal Medicine
  • Oncology
  • Neurology
  • Emergency & Critical Care
  • Anaesthesia
  • Dentistry
  • Cardiology

Our hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities including a 128-slice CT scanner, 3 Tesla MRI, advanced endoscopy, multiple ultrasound units, and an on-site pathology lab. We are committed to clinical excellence and to supporting veterinarians in their professional growth.

About The Internship
This
12-month Surgical Internship
is part of the nationally recognised
Greencross Intern Program
, designed to support your transition into specialist surgical practice in a vibrant teaching hospital environment.

As a Surgical Intern, You Will

  • Assist in surgical consultations, diagnostics, and procedures
  • Participate in perioperative patient care and surgical rounds
  • Engage in journal clubs, case presentations, and hospital-wide multidisciplinary rounds
  • Collaborate with specialists across disciplines including Internal Medicine, ECC, Neurology, Oncology, Anaesthesia, and more
  • Receive structured mentoring and progressive clinical responsibility

What We Offer

  • Diverse and Stimulating Caseload Exposure to a wide range of soft tissue and orthopaedic surgical cases, including complex referrals
  • Supportive and Collaborative Team Work alongside experienced surgeons, anaesthetists, and a dedicated nursing team
  • Structured 12-Month Program Designed to build confident, clinically skilled and collaborative surgical veterinarians
  • Extensive Continuing Education (CE) Access to a choice of VIN, VetStream, Plumb's, and more
  • Monthly Multidisciplinary Case Rounds Learn through collaborative discussions across departments
  • Annual Greencross Veterinary Conference Attend workshops and lectures from leading veterinary professionals
  • Training in Related Disciplines (TRD) Engage with other specialties to broaden your clinical perspective

What We're Looking For
You are a motivated, professional and enthusiastic veterinarian who:

  • Is eligible for veterinary registration in Victoria
  • Holds a current radiation licence
  • Has strong communication skills, a solid medical knowledge base, and a great work ethic
  • Has clinical experience (desirable but not essential)

Internship Details

  • Start date: January 2026
  • Duration: 12 months
  • Applications close: 17th November 2025

Ready to Take the Next Step?
We'd love to hear from you

Please contact
Sharleen Crooks
on

or

to discuss this exciting opportunity.

Click The Apply Button And Include

  • Your CV
  • A cover letter telling us why you want to join Greencross Vet Hospital

Take your skills and career to the next level – join
Greencross Vet Hospital
in 2026.

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