Internal Medicine Specialist – Canberra

Animal Referral Hospital (ARH) is seeking an Internal Medicine Specialist to join our dynamic multidisciplinary specialist practice in Canberra, Australia.

Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, ensuring you stay at the forefront of veterinary medicine.

Diverse Caseload: Encounter a wide variety of challenging cases, allowing you to broaden your skills and knowledge across multiple disciplines.

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a supportive and friendly work environment that values your well-being, offers flexible scheduling, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Stunning Location: Discover the beauty of Canberra, with its vibrant culture, breathtaking landscapes, and a plethora of outdoor activities to enjoy during your time off.

Benefits: Generous compensation and benefits package including superannuation and paid parental leave. Leave includes 4 weeks annual leave and 1 week of conference leave.

The Position: At ARH our mission is to provide pets with the most comprehensive treatment available in a caring and professional environment. As a board-certified Internal Medicine Specialist, this role will be primarily clinically focused, ideally full time (4-day/5-day week), although applicants preferring a part time role would be considered.

Our Team: There are two other Internal Medicine Specialists on site as well as a multidisciplinary team of specialists in critical care, surgery, oncology, rehabilitation and diagnostic imaging who work collaboratively and closely with referring veterinarians and clients to provide the highest level of patient care. Our internal medicine service is supported by two specialists (one being the Head of Department), an intern and a full team of dedicated nurses. Our ECC veterinarians support the specialty services after hours and on weekends. The ECC service is intrinsically linked to our referral services, offering exceptional case transition and support.

Our Hospital: ARH Canberra relocated in November 2021 to a brand-new purpose-built Specialist and Emergency Facility out near the airport. Our new state-of-the-art hospital has been designed with one goal: to help you deliver exceptional patient care. The facility features three dedicated surgical suites, eight consultation rooms, and a fully equipped in-house laboratory with CBC, biochemistry, coags, sedivue, and blood gas capabilities. Advanced imaging tools include ultrasound, digital radiography, endoscopy, a 64-slice CT scanner, and high-field MRI. We also provide a dedicated grieving room to support clients through difficult moments. Onsite perks include free undercover parking, a constantly stocked snack cupboard, and great coffee to keep you fuelled throughout your shift.

Why Live in Canberra? Canberra offers an exceptional quality of life that is hard to match in Australia’s larger cities. Known for its safety, cleanliness and strong sense of community, the city provides a relaxed lifestyle with short commute times and excellent work–life balance. Surrounded by national parks, bushland and Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra is ideal for those who enjoy an active, outdoor lifestyle while still having access to world-class cultural institutions, an evolving food and café scene, and nearby wine regions. The city is highly family-friendly, with outstanding schools and universities, and offers strong career stability across healthcare, research and professional services. With more space, less congestion, and easy access to the coast, mountains and snowfields for weekend getaways, Canberra is an ideal destination for professionals seeking both career progression and an exceptional lifestyle.

What we Require: A veterinary degree registerable in Australia with specialist qualifications (FANZCVS, DACVIM or DECVIM) is required, although candidates who have completed residency training and are intending to sit specialist exams soon are invited to apply.