Join an internship that champions your development, surrounds you with support, and immerses you in real, meaningful clinical work from day one.
The UQ VETS Small Animal Internship is a comprehensive, AVA/AVMA-aligned program designed to equip motivated early-career veterinarians for excellence in general practice or entry into advanced specialty training.
In this rotating internship, you’ll gain hands-on experience across primary care, emergency, anaesthesia, and referral medicine and surgery. You’ll manage your own cases and collaborate closely with our collegial team of specialists and experienced clinicians. While the program focuses on canine and feline patients, opportunities for exposure to avian, exotic, and large animal cases are available for those who want to broaden their clinical experience.
As part of our commitment to growing the next generation of veterinary professionals, you’ll play an active role in clinical teaching—supporting undergraduate students during their rotations through demonstration and practical instruction. You’ll also take part in regular rounds, journal club meetings and tutorials, and be supported to pursue publications or present at ANZCVS Science Week during your internship.
This is your opportunity to grow your clinical capability, expand your professional network, and contribute to a team that values curiosity, compassion, and continuous learning.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Clinical Work and Procedures: Deliver high-quality, relationship-centred clinical care across small animal, avian, exotic and wildlife species; support specialist, surgical, anaesthesia and critical care cases; maintain accurate records; participate in rounds and training; and contribute to hands-on teaching of Veterinary Science and Veterinary Technology students.
- Scholarship: Engage in clinical investigations and contribute to case reports, publications and professional presentations.
- Citizenship & Service: Demonstrate UQ values through teamwork, professionalism and positive workplace culture; support operational needs; participate in committees and service activities; and build constructive relationships within the profession and wider community.
This is a clinical academic position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.
About UQ’s Gatton Campus
Established over 125 years ago, UQ’s Gatton Campus has a long history – from starting out as a dedicated agricultural institution, to being a field hospital during WWII, and to joining the UQ community in 1990. With this history in mind, we’re proud to have made the Queensland Commitment, to break down personal, financial, and geographical barriers facing students to make education opportunities available for all Queenslanders.
These days, our Gatton Campus houses innovative research and teaching facilities in agriculture, animal science, veterinary science and the environment. We’ve partnered with government, industry and donors to invest in major research infrastructure, facilities and technologies, including: the largest solar research facility in the Southern Hemisphere, the state of the art Queensland Animal Sciences Precinct, and over 1000 hectares of farms.
Additional benefits of joining UQ, as well the Gatton campus specifically, include:
Genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process and access to exclusive internal-only vacancies
Access to greater research funding opportunities, including grant writing support and post-fellowship contracts via our UQ Amplify initiative
Recognition of prior service with other Australian universities
Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave
17% superannuation contributions
25% discount on eligible UQ Vets services
Access to our $4.1 million UQ Sports facility
On campus childcare, medical clinic, post office, and community garden
Free parking and intercampus bus
About You
BVSc, DVM or equivalent registrable in Queensland.
Current Radiation Use Licence issued by the Queensland Government
Flexibility to work afterhours, weekends and public holidays.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
Ability to offer high quality relationship centred patient care to UQ Vets SAH Patients and Clients.
Ability to contribute to undergraduate teaching.
High level organisational skills and a responsible attitude to thorough and timely completion of case management.
An understanding and knowledge of veterinary health and safety requirements.
An outstanding work ethic and commitment to Small Animal veterinary practice.
A demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, education check, and mandatory immunisations.
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dr Donna Parker at donna.parker@uq.edu.au.
For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Want to Apply?
We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:
Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.
Other Information
UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
Applications close Tuesday December 9th 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-58828). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for Thursday December 11th 2025.
