Vet Tech Internship 2025

Vet Tech Internship 2025

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About QVS:

QVS is Australia’s longest established, privately owned 24/7 specialist hospital. Based across two sites with plans to grow. We are committed to providing compassionate, progressive, evidence-based care that supports the animal-human bond. We are a diverse group of specialists, emergency vets, nurses, technicians and support professionals that are committed to working collaboratively to provide compassionate veterinary expertise 24/7. Current disciplines include internal medicine, surgery, emergency and critical care, diagnostic imaging, theriogenology, dermatology, dentistry, anaesthesia and cardiology with immediate plans to expand our services. 

Commencing January 2025:

Our 12 month internship offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to a variety of medical and surgical cases through rotations between departments at QVS, as well as exposure to emergency and critical care cases at PetER. You will develop a comprehensive understanding and confidence in veterinary nursing fundamentals, including intravenous catheterisation, intubation, surgical preparation, patient treatments, and medication administration. The program includes ongoing internal Continued Professional Development (CPD) through various educational initiatives, mentorship from clinical educators and specialists in disciplines such as Anaesthesia, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency & Critical Care, and Diagnostic Imaging, and opportunities to progress through competency-based skills with subsequent remuneration. Interns also participate in nurse education nights, the bi-annual QVS conference, 1-on-1 training sessions, and mentorship programs. Additionally, there is a focus on fostering a sense of professional fellowship among interns, former interns, and all clinic employees. The internship may lead to a permanent contract upon completion, dependent on position availability.

Requirements of the Role:

• Successful applicants should be committed, intelligent, open-minded scientists, and dedicated, willing, enthusiastic veterinary technicians, regardless of experience level.

• Graduation and completion of Bachelor Veterinary Technology through University of Queensland

Applications:

Please apply through the application link here <>

Applications to include:

• CV

• Letter of intent

• Academic Transcript (considerations are not based on results and performance)

• References

Please indicate on your letter of intent if you are hoping to be considered for QVS, Pet ER or both.

Access to our internship manual

Applications open from 1st May 2024

Application close date: 30th June 2024

Further questions can be directed to Recruitment Manager, Bridget Cassidy at bridget.cassidy@qldvetspecialists.com.au.