Surgery Internship | Adelaide, SA

The SASH Adelaide team has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Surgery Intern to join the team.

 

About SASH:
SASH Adelaide opened in November 2021and provides the South Australian community with gold standard 24-hour emergency supported by an ICU with 3 critical care specialists along with a host of referral services including surgery, medicine, neurology, oncology, dermatology, ophthalmology, physiotherapy, with cardiology (from early 2026). The SASH Adelaide team is privileged to care for thousands of pets and their families each year through our truly collaborative workplace and broader SASH network, making sure we continue to help pets and their families live their best lives! For more information on SASH or SASH Adelaide, please click here. 

The Surgery Internship:
The SASH Adelaide team has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Surgery Intern to join the team. The successful applicant will assist our surgeons, nurses and support team to ensure patients and clients get the best care possible. This position will allow access to a varied case load over a 12-month period. You will have responsibilities in surgical assisting, post operative patient care, client communications, and record keeping. We are proud that SASH Adelaide Interns in several disciplines have gone on to secure residency positions.

 

About You:
We are looking for a passionate, dedicated and enthusiastic vet with a thirst to learn and expand their surgery knowledge in a multi-specialty hospital. To be considered for a position, you will need to demonstrate the following:

  • Value a hospital culture of inclusivity, empathy and teamwork
  • A minimum of 2 years post qualification experience
  • Current registration with the Veterinary Practitioners Board (VPB) of SA OR degree that is registerable with VPB SA
  • Completion of rotating internship would be highly desirable but is not essential
  • Be enrolled or have passed in MANZCVS (or equivalent) in surgery would be highly desirable but is not essential.

 

What’s in it for you?

  • Newly revised salary package on offer, well above the award!
  • SASH network study groups and support for MANZCVS examinations
  • Continuing education allowance
  • Contribute to weekly intern presentations varying from journal club, M&M rounds and special presenter topics
  • A positive and supportive workplace culture
  • Supportive team and exceptional training
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Team member discounts and social events.

 

If you are interested in the prospect of working with a great team with plenty of support at all times from other vets and nurses in a hospital with excellent facilities and challenging and rewarding cases, don’t miss this opportunity, apply today!

Applications close 23rd January 2026, unless filled prior.
This role has an expected start date of the end of January 2026.  

To apply, please email a CV and cover letter to the hiring panel via this link or click on the button below. 

ANZCVS Positions Vacant Disclosure: The ANZCVS distributes information about employment opportunities as a service to its members. The contents and wording of this advertisement have been compiled by the advertiser and in no way reflect an endorsement of the advertiser or the job opportunity by the College, its officers or its employees. Positions Vacant advertisements are accepted for publication on condition that the advertiser indemnifies the ANZCVS, its officers and employees. The advertiser is solely responsible for all actions, suits, claims, loss and/or damages resulting from anything distributed by the ANZCVS on its behalf.