Location: Open to Discussion and Negotiation
Job Category: Intern
Veterinary Specialist Services is an established Small Animal referral practice in South East Queensland. We have hospitals at Carrara, Jindalee, and Underwood. We are striving to create an workplace where people can do their best work. Our teams are very passionate about delivering patient care and support each other to do it. We have a very diverse skill set and can offer just about all specialities, diagnostic modalities, and therapies across our practice group. We have residency training programs for vets, in house training programs for nurses and internships where many of our interns have progressed to become registered Specialists. We are involved in the industry with wide participation in professional groups, universities, continuing education courses and we run our own annual conference.
Job Description
We are offering 12-month, full-time Internal Medicine Internships commencing in January ****, with positions available at our Underwood and Jindalee hospitals.
This structured training position is designed to help successful interns further their careers in general practice, advanced veterinary practice or specialist small animal medicine.
You will work under the guidance of our internal medicine specialists and alongside residents, veterinarians and highly skilled nursing teams. Both our Underwood and Jindalee hospitals have Small Animal Internal Medicine residency training programs, providing valuable exposure to the specialist training pathway.
Our Internal Medicine team works collaboratively with specialists across a range of disciplines. With a large and growing caseload,



interns will gain exposure to varied and complex medical cases within a supportive, multidisciplinary referral environment.
Your responsibilities and learning opportunities will include:
Supporting the assessment, investigation and management of internal medicine patients
Assisting with the ongoing care of hospitalised patients, including some overnight and weekend shifts where applicable
Developing diagnostic and clinical reasoning skills
Communicating with clients and referring veterinary practices
Maintaining accurate and comprehensive clinical records
Working collaboratively with specialists, residents, veterinarians, nurses and rotating interns
Participating in clinical rounds, journal clubs and educational seminars
Contributing positively to the daily operation of the Internal Medicine service
Why You'll Love It Here
Diverse and Interesting Cases
Develop your skills through exposure to a large and varied internal medicine caseload.
Work closely with internal medicine specialists and residents while developing your clinical knowledge, diagnostic approach and case-management skills.
Be part of a multidisciplinary referral hospital where specialists, veterinarians, nurses and support teams work together to provide excellent patient care.




Build a strong foundation for a future in general practice, advanced clinical practice, residency training or specialist veterinary medicine.
Participate in clinical rounds, journal clubs, seminars and the annual VSS Conference.
Desired Skills and Experience
What We're Looking For
A degree in Veterinary Science or an equivalent qualification
Eligibility for veterinary registration in Queensland
A genuine interest in Small Animal Internal Medicine
Strong written and verbal communication skills
A commitment to delivering high-quality patient and client care
The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Sound organisational and time-management skills
A willingness to participate actively in clinical training and professional development
Previous experience in small animal general practice, emergency practice or a veterinary internship
Demonstrated interest or further education in Small Animal Internal Medicine
Experience managing hospitalised patients and complex medical cases
An interest in pursuing advanced clinical training or specialist practice
You're the kind of person who:
Is enthusiastic about learning and developing their clinical skills
Approaches patients, clients and colleagues with compassion and professionalismCommunicates openly and works collaboratively
Is organised, dependable and able to manage competing priorities
Takes initiative and seeks feedback
Remains calm and adaptable in a busy clinical environment
Contributes positively to a supportive workplace culture
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📌 Internal Medicine Internship (Brisbane)
🏢 Veterinary Specialist Services
📍 Brisbane