Job Description

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

At Animal Referral Hospital Essendon Fields, we believe the best learning happens when you’re surrounded by supportive mentors, advanced facilities, and a team that’s passionate about excellence.

Located in Essendon Fields in Melbourne Northwest within the airport, We go to great lengths to ensure we have the best team and equipment in these areas so we can offer complete, cutting-edge assessment and treatment to all our patients. We’re proud to offer:

• Specialists in Internal Medicine and Small Animal Surgery
• 24/7 Emergency Service
• In-house Radiology, Ultrasound, MRI, CT, C-arm, Endoscopy

About the Internship

You’ll work side-by-side with our Internal Medicine team which includes, specialists, registrar and experienced nursing team and collaborating with other specialist services.. This is a hands-on role where you’ll:

• Participate in consultations, client communication and patient care
• Be part of medical procedures, involvement in the assessment, diagnosis and post procedure care
• Gain exposure to a broad range of complex and fascinating cases
• If eligible, be encouraged (and supported) to work towards ANZCVS Small Animal Medicine Membership

Why Join ARH Essendon Fields?

• Mentorship that matters – Learn from leading specialists in a truly collaborative environment
• Career pathways – Many past interns have progressed to residency positions worldwide
• World-class facilities – Access to cutting-edge diagnostic and treatment technologies
• Work-life balance – 4 weeks annual leave + 1 week study leave with CE allowance

The other benefits of working with us include:

• Access to GP and AEC webinars through Vet-Education, with an extensive archive of on-demand webinars and new webinars, added monthly.
• Option to choose paid AVA membership or State Vet Board Registration.
• Additional benefits include but not limited to, paid parental leave, car leasing programs, and discount health and pet insurance.
• Opportunity to partake in charity events supported by Petbarn Foundation.
• Free access to confidential Employee Assistance Program

What We’re Looking For

You are a motivated, professional and enthusiastic veterinarian who:

• Ideally have a minimum 2 years of veterinary experience
• Has a keen interest in internal medicine, application will be viewed favourably if they are working towards sitting membership examination
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Has a high standard of patient care

Internship Details

• Start date: January 2027
• Duration: 12 months (option to extend to 18 months)

Ready to Take the Next Step?

We’d love to hear from you! Contact Sharleen Harman on 0420249101 or sharleen.harman@gxltd.com.au to discuss this exciting opportunity.

Click the Apply button and please include:

• Your CV
• A cover letter telling us why you want to join ARH Essendon Fields.

Take your skills and career to the next level – join ARH Essendon Fields in 2027.

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