Description
Ophthalmology Internship Animal Eye Care is looking for an experienced Veterinarian who has demonstrated an interest in Ophthalmology to join our existing team of 6 vets and 12 experienced nurses and receptionists.
This is a training Opportunity – starting at an Internship. Subject to satisfactory progression this position will lead to a residency.
Animal Eye Care runs a busy referral based ophthalmology only practice, with a high medical and surgical case load. We also see a number of zoo animals, exotics and horses.
The intern will assist the Specialist and Residents in the day to day management of eye cases by participating in consultations, assisting in diagnostic procedures such as electroretinography, ultrasonography, ocular paracentesis, and assisting in the preparation and management of the anaesthesia of surgical cases. We also involve out intern in our journal club every Wednesday.
This person must be eligible for registration in Victoria, and ideally has Membership of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists in one of the membership subjects that would be required for Fellowship. From time to time, it may also be necessary to see emergency cases within and also out of hours. We are based in a dedicated ophthalmology-only-practice building in East Malvern, in the leafy suburbs of Melbourne, Australia.
We have a dedicated, highly trained and motivated nursing team that provide an integral contribution to the practice. We are high end users of Animal Intelligence Software which has been designed for referral practice, we try to be very efficient with client communication and referral letters back to the vets. Specialized equipment- state of the art and up-to-date equipment and techniques are used to provide the very best services to our clients and their animals. We have the latest model Phaco machine, and a dedicated ocular Ultrasound machine.
Animal Eye Care provides a supportive workplace with an emphasis on the work-life balance. Shared participation in the roster afterhours with specialist supervision is required.
Requirements
Ability to be registered in Victoria as a Veterinary Surgeon
