Anaesthesia Internship | North Ryde, NSW

SASH North Ryde are looking for a vet who is enthusiastic about anaesthesia and wants to become part of an energetic, dynamic team for our 12-month veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia internship.

 

About SASH:
The Small Animal Specialist Hospital (SASH) is a group of multidisciplinary referral hospitals primarily based in Sydney, Australia with a team of more than 150 vets and 90 specialists and residents.  Our North Ryde hospital has several in-house laboratories and a pathology facility, 6 theatres, 128 slice CT, 1.5T MRI, endoscopy, laparoscopy, digital radiology, fluoroscopy, ultrasounds and a linear accelerator with stereotactic capability all on-site.

SASH currently has 5 anaesthesia specialists based at North Ryde (10 across the network), supported by a resident and two dedicated anaesthesia nurses. The anaesthesia team supports nurses and interns in other specialties performing anaesthesia across all hospitals in the SASH network. Our team currently performs and supervises in excess of 2800 small animal general anaesthetics annually at North Ryde as well as inputting into a busy exotics service. Along with our team of anaesthetists (including anaesthesia intern and nurses) you will work collaboratively with specialists in internal medicine, surgery, medical and radiation oncology, cardiology, ophthalmology, neurology, dermatology, diagnostic imaging, avian and exotics, emergency and critical care and sports medicine and rehabilitation.

Our hospitals are very well equipped for anaesthesia with monitoring and ventilatory equipment including dedicated ultrasound for locoregional techniques.

To learn more about the SASH team, please click on the links below:

 

About the Internship:
We are looking for a vet who is enthusiastic about anaesthesia and wants to become part of an energetic, dynamic team for our 12-month veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia internship. The position will be based at our North Ryde hospital in New South Wales, Australia, providing you with an opportunity to work collaboratively across our 15 hospital departments. You will be provided with strong mentorship and a dedicated team, guiding you through the internship. The internship will provide you with an opportunity to be equipped with the skills, knowledge and experience needed to provide you with a solid foundation for a residency program in anaesthesia and analgesia. This full-time, 12-month position is suited for individuals wishing to pursue specialty training in anaesthesia or veterinarians looking to enhance their anaesthesia skills.

To be considered for the position, you will need to meet the following requirements:

  • Completed a small animal rotating internship or have a minimum of 2 years’ general practice experience with a strong interest in anaesthesia.
  • Have a degree eligible for registration with the New South Wales Veterinary Practitioner Board.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Have a flexible approach to your work.
  • Have a strong drive for self-development.

 

What’s in it for you?
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking for a supported and structured learning opportunity. If your long-term goal is anaesthesia specialisation, this is the perfect next step in your career. Other perks include:

  • Annual Salary of $82,000 (AUD) + super + extras.
  • Support from a team of 10 board certified Anaesthesia specialists.
  • SASH team member discount for your pets.
  • Supportive team environment valuing a positive culture and good work-life balance.

 

If you’re interested in the opportunity to undertake an internship in a fast-paced environment, with excellent facilities and challenging and rewarding cases, we would love to hear from you. For an informal discussion contact Dr Asher Allison (aallison@sashvets.com). 

The expected start date will be 2nd March 2026 at the latest.
Closing date for applications is the 6th of February 2026, unless filled prior.

 

To apply, please forward your CV and cover letter, addressing why you would like to pursue an anaesthesia internship via this link or click on the button below.

 

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