"UQ VETS Small Animal Internship (4 positions)"

• Faculty of Science | School of Veterinary Science
• 4 x Full-time internship opportunities for 12 months commencing January 2026
• Base salary will be in the range $82,057.75 - $109,246.18 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A)
• Based at our Gatton Campus

Join an internship that champions your development, surrounds you with support, and immerses you in real, meaningful clinical work from day one.

The UQ VETS Small Animal Internship is a comprehensive, AVA/AVMA-aligned program designed to equip motivated early-career veterinarians for excellence in general practice or entry into advanced specialty training.

In this rotating internship, you’ll gain hands-on experience across primary care, emergency, anaesthesia, and referral medicine and surgery. You’ll manage your own cases and collaborate closely with our collegial team of specialists and experienced clinicians. While the program focuses on canine and feline patients, opportunities for exposure to avian, exotic, and large animal cases are available for those who want to broaden their clinical experience.

As part of our commitment to growing the next generation of veterinary professionals, you’ll play an active role in clinical teaching—supporting undergraduate students during their rotations through demonstration and practical instruction. You’ll also take part in regular rounds, journal club meetings and tutorials, and be supported to pursue publications or present at ANZCVS Science Week during your internship.

This is your opportunity to grow your clinical capability, expand your professional network, and contribute to a team that values curiosity, compassion, and continuous learning.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Clinical Work and Procedures: Deliver high-quality, relationship-centred clinical care across small animal, avian, exotic and wildlife species; support specialist, surgical, anaesthesia and critical care cases; maintain accurate records; participate in rounds and training; and contribute to hands-on teaching of Veterinary Science and Veterinary Technology students.
• Scholarship: Engage in clinical investigations and contribute to case reports, publications and professional presentations.
• Citizenship & Service: Demonstrate UQ values through teamwork, professionalism and positive workplace culture; support operational needs; participate in committees and service activities; and build constructive relationships within the profession and wider community.

This is a clinical academic position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.

About You

• BVSc, DVM or equivalent registrable in Queensland.
• Current Radiation Use Licence issued by the Queensland Government
• Flexibility to work afterhours, weekends and public holidays.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to offer high quality relationship centred patient care to UQ Vets SAH Patients and Clients.
• Ability to contribute to undergraduate teaching.
• High level organisational skills and a responsible attitude to thorough and timely completion of case management.
• An understanding and knowledge of veterinary health and safety requirements.
• An outstanding work ethic and commitment to Small Animal veterinary practice.
• A demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, education check, and mandatory immunisations.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

Want to Apply?

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Responses to the ‘About You’ section

Applications close Tuesday 20 January 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-58828).