Veterinary Surgery Intern (Veterinary Surgery)

Location: University of Melbourne, Werribee Campus, 250 Princes Hwy, Werribee VIC 3030, Australia

Company

hirify.global is a university-affiliated veterinary referral hospital operated through a collaboration between Greencross Pet Wellness Company and the University of Melbourne.

What you will do

• Assist with surgical consultations, diagnostics, and procedures.
• Participate in perioperative patient care and surgical rounds.
• Work with specialists across surgery, internal medicine, emergency and critical care, neurology, oncology, anaesthesia, and other disciplines.
• Take part in journal clubs, case presentations, and multidisciplinary hospital rounds.
• Develop clinical responsibility through structured mentoring during the 12-month internship.

Requirements

• Eligibility for veterinary registration in Victoria.
• Current radiation licence.
• Strong communication skills and a solid medical knowledge base.
• Professionalism, enthusiasm, motivation, and a strong work ethic.

Nice to have

• Previous clinical experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Exposure to diverse soft tissue and orthopaedic surgical cases, including complex referrals.
• Supportive collaboration with experienced surgeons, anaesthetists, and a dedicated nursing team.
• Access to continuing education resources including VIN, VetStream, and Plumb’s.
• Monthly multidisciplinary case rounds and training in related disciplines.
• Participation in the annual Greencross Veterinary Conference.

Hiring process

• Submit a CV and a cover letter explaining the motivation to join hirify.global.
• Applications close on 25 September 2026.
• The internship starts on 1 February 2027 and runs for 12 months.