Are you an Internal Medicine Vet Specialist looking for an opportunity to work in a collaborative, well-supported referral hospital while experiencing life in Australia’s capital city?
Animal Referral Hospital (ARH) Canberra is seeking a board-certified or board-ready Internal Medicine Specialist to join our multidisciplinary team on a locum contract (3–6 months), starting as soon as possible. There is also the potential to transition into a permanent role if you decide Canberra – and our team – is the right fit for you.
Whether you are currently based in Australia or considering a move from overseas, we would love to hear from you.
Why Join ARH Canberra?
Work with advanced technology
Our purpose-built hospital is equipped with leading-edge facilities, allowing you to practice at the highest standard of veterinary medicine.
Engaging and complex caseload
You’ll work across a diverse range of referral cases alongside experienced specialists across multiple disciplines.
A genuinely supportive team
We pride ourselves on a collaborative culture where specialists, registrars, interns and nurses work closely together to achieve the best outcomes for patients.
A role that respects work–life balance
Flexible scheduling and a positive team environment mean you can focus on both your career and personal wellbeing.
Relocation support available
For international candidates, we offer visa and relocation assistance to make your move to Australia as smooth as possible.
The Role
At ARH, our mission is to provide pets with the most comprehensive treatment available in a caring and professional environment.
We are currently seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Internal Medicine Specialist for a clinically focused locum position, ideally working 4–5 days per week
This role offers the opportunity to:
Our Team
You’ll be joining a well-established and collaborative specialist team, including:
Our Internal Medicine service is supported by two board-certified specialists with a strong integration between the Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) and referral services. This ensures seamless case management and excellent clinical support both during the day and after hours.
Our Hospital
ARH Canberra relocated in November 2021 to a brand-new, purpose-built Specialist and Emergency facility near the airport.
Designed with specialist care in mind, our hospital includes:
We’ve also created a space that supports both clients and staff, including:
Why Live in Canberra?
Canberra offers an exceptional lifestyle that often surprises people who haven’t lived here before.
It’s known for:
For those relocating with family, Canberra also offers excellent schools, universities, and a strong sense of community
It’s a fantastic place to build both a career and a lifestyle.
What We’re Looking For
If you’re an Internal Medicine Specialist looking to join a friendly, highly skilled team that values clinical excellence and supportive culture, we would love to speak with you.
Confidential enquiries welcome.
For a confidential discussion, contact:
Sharleen Harman – Talent Acquisition Business Partner
0420 249 101 | Sharleen.Harman@gxltd.com.au | WhatsApp +61 420 249 101
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Established in 1994, Greencross Vets is the largest veterinary services provider in Australia where we operate over 150+ clinics including General Practices and Animal Emergency Clinics.
As Australia's leading veterinary group, we provide pet owners access to a network of well-equipped veterinary practices run by local veterinary teams, which offer exceptional client and patient care.
We feature some of the most advanced practices in the veterinary industry and choose the best diagnostic tools, treatments and preventative measures based on clinical excellence.
Greencross are part of a community of vets who enjoy sharing their knowledge and clinical expertise. Complex cases can be discussed with our centres of excellence, where we have the most advanced equipment and nationally recognised teams of specialist vets. Finally, there’s our Vet Advisory Board (VAB) that leads our clinical practice and maintains our high standards consistently across the group.
Our operations include:
• General Practices
• Emergency Centres
• Specialist Centres
General practices, consisting of veterinary practices that offer consultations and associated diagnostics capabilities and general practice medical and surgical treatment options. Emergency centres, providing full animal hospital facilities for after-hours care and treatment of sick pets, and Specialist centres providing veterinary care across a number of specialist services including medicine, surgery, pathology, radiology, dermatology, cardiology, ophthalmology and dentistry.
For more information about Greencross Vets and our culture please visit www.greencrossvet.com.au or www.greencrossvet.com.au/careers to learn more about joining Greencross Vets.
