Description
A mixed equine and veterinary anaesthesia internship opportunity designed for you.
- Full time employment, Fixed Term 12 months. Located on the Camden Campus
- Provides an opportunity to prepare for a residency in veterinary anaesthesia
- A different Intern pathway where you can develop your clinical expertise, enhance work life balance, and find purpose supporting the next generation of veterinarians
- Base Salary HEO5 $101,344 p.a. + 17% superannuation + competitive loading for after hours and weekend shifts.
About the opportunity
We invite you to become a valued member of our clinical team to further your veterinary career.
As a Veterinary Intern – Anaesthesia, you will have the opportunity to develop your expertise in both small and large animal anaesthesia while working alongside highly experienced specialist clinicians and academics within the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital. In this role, you will provide high-quality anaesthesia care across a diverse caseload, gain valuable exposure to complex clinical cases, and play an active part in teaching and mentoring DVM students during their clinical placements, particularly within desexing clinic rotations. You will be trusted to manage and prioritise your own workload under supportive supervision, apply your clinical knowledge in a practical hospital environment, independently resolve routine challenges, and contribute to more complex case management, all while building your skills in a collaborative and learning-focused setting.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
- deliver veterinary anaesthesia services under supervision, ensuring high-quality patient care and clinical outcomes
- maintain accurate and timely billing, record keeping, and client follow-up to support efficient service delivery
- ensure anaesthetic equipment is properly handled, cleaned, maintained, and compliant with biosecurity and clinical quality standards
- support the training and supervision of veterinary students through clinical oversight, practical classes, tutorials, and teaching activities
- actively contribute to professional development initiatives, including study groups, clinical rounds, and journal clubs
- participate in after-hours and weekend rosters and undertake other duties appropriate to the role as required.
The Sydney School of Veterinary Science at the University of Sydney is ranked 1st in Australia. The School of Veterinary Science educates students and conducts research in veterinary and related sciences.
The key benefits:
- opportunity to learn and enhance your skills and experience in the unique teaching and research environment of a Veterinary Teaching hospital
- a University contribution of 17% of your base salary to your superannuation fund
- yearly personal and professional development planning, including support for continuing education
- access to the employee assistance program
- access to fitness passport, as well as discounted rates on university sports and fitness centres
- industry-leading leave provisions, including generous paid parental leave entitlements (pending eligibility up to 36 weeks)
- gain the recognition of working in a leading Veterinary School in an outstanding University.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Pre-employment checks and declarations
Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
EEO statement
At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.
How to apply
Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.
For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Chris Masaoka, Recruitment Operations by email to recruitment.sea@sydney.edu.au.
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The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
Applications Close
Sunday 19 July 2026 11:59 PM
Requirements
About you
- a degree in veterinary science registrable in NSW (or equivalent)
- excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- ability to work under instruction, independently and also within a team environment
- demonstrated ability to manage time and work demands effectively
- current NSW Drivers Licence with the ability to operate manual Vehicles
- ability to communicate with academics, veterinary professionals, and veterinary students.
Exceptional new graduates may be considered.
