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

At Greencross Vet Hospital, we’re passionate about developing the next generation of veterinary professionals. Our Surgical Internship offers a unique opportunity to work alongside leading specialists in a purpose‑built, university‑affiliated hospital that fosters excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Who We Are Greencross Vet Hospital is a proud and unique collaboration between Greencross Pet Wellness Company and the University of Melbourne, located within the University’s Werribee campus. We offer specialist and referral services in:

Surgery

Internal Medicine

Oncology

Neurology

Emergency & Critical Care

Anaesthesia

Dentistry

Cardiology

Our hospital is equipped with state‑of‑the‑art facilities including a 128‑slice CT scanner, 3 Tesla MRI, advanced endoscopy, multiple ultrasound units, and an on‑site pathology lab. We are committed to clinical excellence and to supporting veterinarians in their professional growth.

About the Internship This 12-month Surgical Internship is part of the nationally recognised Greencross Intern Program, designed to support your transition into specialist surgical practice in a vibrant teaching hospital environment.

As a Surgical Intern, you will:

Assist in surgical consultations, diagnostics, and procedures

Participate in perioperative patient care and surgical rounds

Engage in journal clubs, case presentations, and hospital‑wide multidisciplinary rounds

Collaborate with specialists across disciplines including Internal Medicine, ECC, Neurology,



Oncology, Anaesthesia, and more

Receive structured mentoring and progressive clinical responsibility

What We Offer

Diverse and Stimulating Caseload Exposure to a wide range of soft tissue and orthopaedic surgical cases, including complex referrals

Supportive and Collaborative Team

Work alongside experienced surgeons, anaesthetists, and a dedicated nursing team

Structured 12-Month Program

Designed to build confident, clinically skilled and collaborative surgical veterinarians

Extensive Continuing Education (CE)

Access to a choice of VIN, VetStream, Plumb’s, and more

Monthly Multidisciplinary Case Rounds

Learn through collaborative discussions across departments

Annual Greencross Veterinary Conference

Attend workshops and lectures from leading veterinary professionals

Training in Related Disciplines (TRD)

Engage with other specialties to broaden your clinical perspective

What We’re Looking For You are a motivated, professional and enthusiastic veterinarian who:

Is eligible for veterinary registration in Victoria

Holds a current radiation licence

Has solid communication skills, a solid medical knowledge base, and a great work ethic

Has clinical experience (desirable but not essential)

Internship Details

Start date:

1st February 2027

Duration:

12 months

Applications close:

25th September 2026

Please contact Sharleen Harman on

if you need more information

Take your skills and career to the next level – join Greencross Vet Hospital in 2027.

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