12‐Month Small Animal Surgery Internship – Full Time
Start date: Immediate.
Company Description
ARH Essendon Fields is a 24‐hour multi‐disciplinary emergency and referral hospital. The hospital has specialists in Surgery, Internal Medicine and Emergency & Critical Care. Dr. Simon Kudnig, a fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (FANZCVSc), a Diplomat of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (Dip ACVS) and an ACVS Founding Fellow of Surgical Oncology, is the Head of the Surgery department. We see a wide range of orthopaedic, soft tissue, neurologic and oncologic surgery, including advanced surgical oncologic procedures. The hospital is equipped with arthroscopy, digital radiography, IMEX linear and circular external fixation systems, TPLO equipment, Kyon equipment (PAUL), BioMedtrix equipment (I‐Loc, THR), Ligasure, negative pressure wound therapy units, plating systems, Novetech instrumentation, neurosurgery equipment, intraoperative fluoroscopy, as well as a CT scanner and MRI unit on‐site.
Job Description
The Surgery department is staffed by 3 ACVS‐boarded Specialist Surgeons, a surgical ANZCVS‐trained Registrar, a Surgical Resident, 2 Interns, and a large team of highly skilled surgical nurses. The role encompasses assisting the surgeons with consultations, diagnostic procedures, surgical procedures, case management and patient discharges, assisting the nurses with anaesthesia, and assisting with post‐operative care of patients. The interns will also be trained in performing diagnostic procedures such as radiography, CT and MRI. We see a large and varied surgical caseload, with cases from the Emergency department as well as referrals from referring practices all over Victoria and Tasmania. This is a Monday‐to‐Friday, 4‐day a week position with no after‐hours requirements.
Qualifications
* Registered veterinarian in Australia and eligible for veterinary registration in Victoria.
* Excellent communication skills and work ethic, with a strong knowledge base on which to build.
* Clinical experience desirable but not essential.
* Highly motivated vet seeking to further their skills and knowledge in Small Animal Surgery.
* Team player and an active learner; team coherence is extremely important.
What We Can Offer You
* Assistance in preparation for membership of the ANZCVS if desired.
* Encouragement to pursue residency training following completion of the internship, with assistance in training opportunities.
* Participation in our Surgery Journal Club.
* Four weeks of annual leave, one week of study leave, and a continuing education allowance.
* A competitive and generous remuneration package.
Benefits
* Access to external resources such as VIN, Plumbs, Vet Stream and Elsevier.
* Access to GP and AEC webinars through Vet‐Webinar, with an extensive archive and new webinars added monthly.
* RECOVER CPR certification.
* Option to choose paid AVA membership or State Vet Board Registration.
* 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 a confidential Employee Assistance Program.
Application Process
If interested, please submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter stating the reasons for seeking the internship, and the name and contact details of two to three referees, with at least two from a practice/clinical background. To apply, please send your application to Sharleen Harman, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, at sharleenharman@greencrossmet. #ARH
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