Veterinary Internal Medicine Specialist

About the role

Join ARH Essendon Fields, a multidisciplinary specialist and emergency hospital, as an Internal Medicine Specialist leading a collaborative team. The role blends clinical excellence, team leadership, and strategic influence with genuine flexibility and work‑life balance.

Key responsibilities

• Provide internal medicine consultations, rechecks and specialised procedures for small animal patients.
• Interpret advanced diagnostics including MRI, CT, abdominal and thoracic ultrasound, and perform endoscopic procedures.
• Mentor registrars, interns and nursing staff, supporting their professional development.
• Collaborate with surgery, emergency, and critical care services to deliver comprehensive patient care.

Required profile

• Registered specialist or residency‑trained veterinarian in Small Animal Internal Medicine.
• Fellow of ANZCVS, Diplomate of ACVIM/ECVIM, or equivalent.
• Experience in mentoring colleagues and leading a clinical team.
• Passionate about clinical excellence, innovation and departmental growth.

Required skills

• MRI interpretation
• CT interpretation
• Ultrasound (abdominal and thoracic)
• Endoscopy (including balloon dilation)
• Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)
• Bone marrow biopsy

What we offer

• Generous, personalised salary package with leadership influence.
• Equity partnership and relocation assistance, including visa sponsorship.
• Four weeks annual leave plus one week study leave and six weeks paid parental leave.
• Continuing education allowance and access to professional online learning resources.
• Employee assistance program, fitness passport, and discounts on health insurance, retail, vehicle leasing and memberships.