About this role
Job title: Veterinary Internal Medicine Resident - Greencross Vet Hospital (GVH)
Residency Position in Small Animal Internal Medicine GVH (UniMelb)
Location: Greencross Veterinary Hospital at The University of Melbourne - Werribee, VIC
Position Type: Full-time, 3-Year Fixed-Term Residency
Commencement Date: 1 February 2027
About the Opportunity
An exceptional opportunity is available for a motivated, forward-thinking veterinarian to undertake a three-year Small Animal Internal Medicine Residency at Greencross Veterinary Hospital at The University of Melbourne.
This program is structured in full alignment with the Fellowship training guidelines of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (ANZCVS), designed to train clinicians into confident, compassionate, and board-eligible specialists.
The Program & Clinical Workflow
Our program balances rigorous clinical training with sustainable working practices to cultivate high-calibre specialists who thrive long-term. Sustainable roster includes a 4-day working week with a structured, protected caseload to ensure adequate time for case reflection, client communication, and study. Academic curriculum includes weekly journal club, weekly specialist-led literature and pathophysiology rounds, and monthly hospital-wide Morbidity & Mortality (M&M) grand rounds. Comprehensive multi-disciplinary exposure provides collaborative case management with on-site specialists across Diagnostic Imaging (radiology), Surgery, Oncology, Neurology, Cardiology, Anaesthesia, Emergency & Critical Care, and on-site Clinical Pathology.
Supervision & Mentorship
You will train within the largest and most dynamic internal medicine service in Victoria, guided directly by registered internal medicine specialists. Diverse perspectives come from supervision by specialists with varied international and domestic clinical training backgrounds, fostering well-rounded clinical reasoning. Our supervisory team brings extensive insight into the ANZCVS Fellowship examination process, including experience in Head Subject Examiner roles, offering strategic examination preparation and mentorship throughout candidature. Dedicated research guidance covers conception to publication, including study design, statistical analysis, and manuscript drafting, alongside access to University of Melbourne academic resources and research grant pathways.
Facilities & Advanced Modalities
Practicing from a tertiary referral institution, you will have immediate access to world-class equipment and infrastructure. Advanced endoscopy includes flexible gastrointestinal, bronchoscopy, cystoscopy, and rigid rhinoscopy. Cutting-edge diagnostic imaging features on-site high-field MRI, multi-slice CT, and dedicated fluoroscopy suites for interventional radiology procedures (e.g., tracheal stenting, urethral stenting, SUB placement). Interventional modalities include Ho:YAG laser lithotripsy. State-of-the-art Intensive Care Unit operates 24/7 with round-the-clock veterinary and specialist critical care oversight. Specialised treatment/diagnostics such as I131 and Scintigraphy are available.
Support, Benefits & Study Provisions
We understand the intellectual and personal dedication required during specialist training, and we place resident wellbeing at the centre of our program culture. Protected publication time includes one dedicated rostered research day per month, plus one additional week of paid research leave annually to complete Fellowship publication requirements. Examination preparation includes three months of dedicated, protected study leave leading into Fellowship examinations (conditions apply). Externship & TRD support provides funded financial and rostered support to facilitate mandatory external training rotations (TRDs) and elective externships. Academic library access provides full University of Melbourne library credentials, granting comprehensive access to peer-reviewed veterinary and human biomedical journals and research databases. Professional development includes a generous annual Continuing Education (CE) allowance and funded attendance at the annual Greencross Veterinary Specialists Symposium. Network & community features ongoing collaboration and peer engagement across the national Greencross specialist hospital network.
Selection Criteria
Qualifications: A veterinary degree registrable in Victoria, Australia. Clinical experience includes completion of a rotating internship or a minimum of two to three years of equivalent small animal clinical practice. College credentials: Candidates who have attained Membership of the ANZCVS (Small Animal Medicine Chapter) are strongly preferred; exceptional non-membership candidates demonstrating equivalent clinical aptitude will be considered. Attributes include demonstrated commitment to evidence-based clinical medicine, collegiality, exceptional communication skills, and an active growth mindset.
Application Process
Interested applicants are invited to submit their application package including a cover letter outlining clinical interests, professional objectives, and motivation for pursuing ANZCVS Fellowship training, a curriculum vitae highlighting clinical experience, academic achievements, research, and any relevant continuing education, and referees with contact details for 2–3 professional referees, including at least one specialist supervisor or senior clinical mentor. Applications close 29 November 2026. Interviews will be conducted during this period for finalisation of candidate nomination to occur by early December.
Additional Information
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