12-month Postgraduate Traineeship – Small Animal Surgery | Perth, WA

 

Murdoch University

School of Veterinary Medicine

Clinical Training Programs commencing January 2027

 

The School of Veterinary Medicine, Murdoch University has vacancies in the following programs commencing in January 2027.

 

12-month discipline-specific traineeships

  •  Small Animal Surgery

 

The 12-month postgraduate trainee program is a year‐long, advanced clinical training program in the School of Veterinary Medicine at Murdoch University in Western Australia. The training program offers clinical experience in specific disciplines and an opportunity to gain formal scholarly training through concurrent enrolment in a graduate program.

 

These positions would suit a recent graduate veterinarian interested in further university training and upskilling in areas relevant to general practice, or as a stepping stone to further clinical training, such as a residency. Exceptional new graduates will be considered.

 

An annual stipend of $40k is offered with concurrent enrolment in the graduate program which results in award of a Graduate Diploma in Veterinary Clinical Studies after completion of 2 semesters. After-hours payments for relevant disciplines average between $10-20k per 12 months. Course fees are paid by the School.

 

Application process

Applicants must be able to start the program in early January for Semester 1, 2027 enrolment. Application for clinical training positions is restricted to veterinarians with a degree that can be registered in Western Australia. Australian and New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status is required.

 

All enquiries around the program can be forwarded to Jody Reeve by email: Jody.Reeve@murdoch.edu.au

 

Applications close Sunday 11th October 2026. (Early applications/expressions of interest are encouraged)

 

A letter of intent, current CV, certified copy of academic transcripts, names of 3 referees, and a certified copy of passport/visa as proof of Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency, or of New Zealand citizenship, should be submitted to Jody.Reeve@murdoch.edu.au.

 

Candidates are chosen after a competitive selection process.

 

 

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