Small Animal Medicine Internship

3 days ago

Dandenong, Victoria, Australia Veterinary Referral Hospital Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Job Description
Are you looking to begin or further your pursuits in the field of Small Animal Internal Medicine?
We are seeking an enthusiastic and hard-working team player to join our collaborative and supportive Small Animal Internal Medicine Team. Our hands-on 12-month small animal internal medicine internship offers the opportunity to immerse yourself in the intricate and diverse world of canine and feline medicine, featuring primary case responsibility, strong patient care focus, formalised didactic training, and exposure to other specialty disciplines. The position is well suited to a variety of purposes, whether that be a candidate looking to build a strong medicine foundation for future work in general practice or a candidate aiming to pursue a residency/specialisation pathway.

About Us
VRH is a multi-disciplinary speciality referral hospital and 24/7 emergency centre in Melbourne's south-east. We pride ourselves on being a patient-focused practice and delivering treatment that has the best interest of the patient and client in mind. We also believe in a team approach to patient care, recognising that optimum patient care centres of collaboration between our specialty departments.

Our medicine department consists of four specialists, all board-certified, with decades of experience including training and knowledge from around the world. We are supported by a team experienced and skilled nurses. We all relish the opportunity to mentor the next generation of medicine-focused clinicians.

Our hospital is a purpose-built, state-of-the-art facility. We work closely with our other specialty departments including surgery, neurology, diagnostic imaging, anaesthesia, and emergency and critical care. We have access to a full suite of endoscopy equipment with dedicated procedure space and capability for performing interventional procedures. Our advanced imaging needs are supported by qualified radiographers with access to fluoroscopy, 16-slice CT, and 1.5T MRI. Patient care is enhanced by our 24-hour intensive care unit.

The Opportunity
This Is a Full-time, 12-month Internship Within The Small Animal Internal Medicine Department (Monday To Friday). You Will Be Working Four Days Per Week With No Weekends Or On Call Commitments. As An Intern, You Will

  • Assist medicine specialists with consultations, admits, diagnostic procedures, in-hospital patient management, and discharges
  • Work alongside medicine nurses to perform hospital treatments, patient sedation and general anaesthesia, and day-to-day patient care
  • Communicate with clients and referring veterinarians, present cases at morning rounds and evening handover, and liaise with other departments
  • Engage in academic activities such as hospital-wide intern rounds, intern literature review and case study presentations, medicine intern-specific tutorials, medicine journal club, one-on-one mentoring, and self-directed study

The role provides exposure to a strong case load in a supportive environment with a hard-working, friendly, enthusiastic, and passionate team. The design of the program allows for increasing responsibility over the year while maintaining close specialist supervision with constant mentorship. We look forward to curating a highly rewarding experience the successful candidate.

About You

  • Tertiary qualified Veterinarian (DVM, BVSc, or equivalent)
  • Eligible for registration with the Veterinary Practitioners Board of Victoria
  • Completion of a rotating internship or similar clinical experience
  • Plans to sit medicine membership exams (preferred)
  • Strong work ethic and sense of collaboration
  • Initiative, attention to detail, and high standards
  • Problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Effective time management and organisational skills
  • Dedication to patient care with a hands-on approach
  • Ability to cooperate with different levels of individuals within the practice
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development

Why Should You Join the VRH Team?

  • Close mentorship from medicine specialists with a strong emphasis on knowledge and skills development as well as career progression (including membership exam guidance and/or support of residency applications)
  • Access to a support network of like-minded professionals and a dynamic and supportive team environment that values your learning as well as your wellbeing
  • Continuing education allowance, access to VIN and veterinary journals, and AVA membership
  • Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing support

Ready to Take the Next Step?
We'd love to hear from you Contact Sharleen Crooks Talent Acquistition Business Partner; to discuss this exciting opportunity.

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