About SASH: 
The Small Animal Specialist Hospital (SASH) is the largest, privately owned network of veterinary hospitals in the Southern Hemisphere, offering multi-disciplinary specialist and emergency services across multiple locations in New South Wales, South Australia and Queensland. At SASH, we are committed to providing exceptional care and service to pets, their families, and the veterinary community. This is an exciting change for you to be the first surgery specific intern in our rapidly growing team on the Gold Coast!  

You will be heavily involved in assisting our 3  Surgery Specialists and Neurology and Neurosurgery Specialist with the day to day running of the surgery service. You will play an active role in case work-ups, client communications and patient care, while receiving didactic teaching along with hands on skill development across a broad range of Orthopaedic, Soft tissue and neurology cases. The surgery department is well-resourced with arthroscopy and laparoscopy to allow minimally invasive image-guided procedures. We are also equipped with locking plate systems, linear and circular Imex ESF, and equipment for TPLO, interlocking nail (I-Loc) among others. Imaging is of the highest standard with digital radiology, new C-arm, new CT scanner and an MRI. You will also have on-site support from our Anaesthesia and Critical Care Specialists. The internship has been structured to prepare you for a residency in small animal surgery. The position requires a 12 month, full time commitment.
  

About You: 
We are looking for a passionate, dedicated and enthusiastic vet with a thirst to learn and expand their surgery 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 on 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 QLD.  
• 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
• 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! 

Your application pack must include:

• Your CV
• Cover letter
• 2 letters of reference.

To apply, please submit your application pack to the apply now button.
You will need to attach your letters of reference to the end of your CV as only 2 documents can be uploaded.

 
The Position will start end of 2025 / beginning of 2026 with the start date is flexible for the right candidate. To apply please submit your application pack to the team via the Apply Now link below.


  

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