Veterinary Intern – Surgery & Urgent Care

Employer: The Austin Vet Specialists Pty Ltd

Location: 19–21 William Street, Mile End, SA 5031

Employment Type: Full-Time

Hours: Minimum 38 hours per week, plus reasonable additional hours

Salary: $90,000 per annum plus superannuation

About Us

The Austin Vet Specialists is a specialist veterinary referral centre located in Mile End, South Australia. Established in 2022, our practice brings together a dedicated team of veterinary specialists, nurses and animal care professionals committed to providing high-quality specialist veterinary services.

We are passionate about animal welfare and delivering compassionate, professional care to our patients while supporting referring veterinarians and pet owners.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Veterinary Intern – Surgery and Urgent Care to join our team on a full-time, fixed-term basis.

Reporting to the Head of Surgery, the successful candidate will provide veterinary care to patients under the guidance of experienced specialists and residents, while gaining practical clinical experience across surgical and urgent care services.

The role involves caring for hospitalised patients, assisting with anaesthesia, preparing patients for procedures, supporting emergency cases and contributing to the daily clinical operations of the hospital.

The position includes rostered shifts across a seven-day, 24-hour operating environment, including evenings, weekends and on-call duties.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide high-quality veterinary care to hospitalised patients under the direction of veterinary specialists and residents.
- Assist with surgical procedures, including patient preparation, anaesthesia induction and monitoring.




- Monitor patient wellbeing and assist with ongoing clinical treatment and recovery.
- Support specialists and residents in managing patient care and accepting emergency cases.
- Participate in clinical activities across the Surgery and Urgent Care departments, including out-of-hours duties.
- Act as a point of contact for veterinary nurses regarding clinical questions and patient care requirements.
- Prepare clinical reports and maintain accurate patient records as directed by supervisors.
- Assist with the maintenance of clinical equipment and general hospital facilities.
- Attend clinical meetings, seminars, tutorials and training sessions relevant to professional development.
- Work collaboratively with veterinary specialists, residents, nurses and client care staff to ensure productive patient care.
- Maintain high standards of professionalism, compassion and customer service.
- Comply with workplace health and safety requirements, hospital policies and clinical procedures.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Requirements

- Relevant bachelor level veterinary qualification or higher
- Recognised veterinary qualification enabling registration as a Veterinary Surgeon in South Australia.
- Current registration, or eligibility for registration, with the Veterinary Surgeons Board of South Australia.
- At least 1 year relevant full-time work experience
- Sound understanding of veterinary clinical practices, patient care and animal welfare.




- Ability to work under the direction of veterinary specialists and residents while exercising appropriate clinical judgement.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a compassionate and qualified approach to patient and client care.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary veterinary team.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to remain calm and effective in a busy clinical environment.
- Willingness to participate in ongoing clinical training and professional development.
- Flexibility to work rostered shifts, including evenings, weekends, on-call duties and reasonable additional hours.

Culture and Benefits

At The Austin Vet Specialists, we are committed to providing outstanding patient care, exceptional customer service and a supportive working environment.

We offer:

- Opportunity to gain valuable clinical experience alongside experienced veterinary specialists and residents.
- Exposure to specialist surgical and urgent care services.
- Structured clinical learning and professional development opportunities.
- Four days of paid study/training leave per year.
- Potential financial support for approved professional development expenses.
- Employer-paid professional registration and licensing fees required to practise in South Australia.
- A collaborative and supportive veterinary team environment.

How to Apply

If you are a motivated veterinarian seeking to further develop your clinical skills in a specialist referral environment, we encourage you to apply.

Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications, clinical experience and interest in the position to [email protected]

Applications close: 05 December 2026

Pay: $90,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Veterinary Intern - Surgery and Urgent Care (Mile End)
🏢 The Austin Vet Specialists
📍 Mile End