At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a three-year residency to master small animal surgery with expert mentorship.
- Company: Greencross Vet Hospital, located at the University of Melbourne's Werribee campus.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience, protected teaching time, and access to advanced facilities.
- Other info: Opportunities for research, presentations, and teaching veterinary students.
- Why this job: Become an outstanding surgeon through dedicated mentorship and collaborative learning.
- Qualifications: Veterinarians with strong clinical foundations and enthusiasm for surgery are encouraged to apply.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 $ per year.
Small Animal Surgery Residency – Three-Year ANZCVS Fellowship Training Program
Exceptional surgical experience. Dedicated mentorship. Protected teaching time.
Greencross Veterinary Hospital (GVH) is seeking a motivated veterinarian for a three-year Small Animal Surgery Residency, structured around the Fellowship requirements of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (ANZCVS). We believe developing an excellent specialist surgeon requires more than a high surgical caseload. It requires dedicated mentorship, multidisciplinary collaboration, and a hospital genuinely committed to structured learning.
Why train at GVH?
- University Teaching Environment: Located at the University of Melbourne's Werribee campus, GVH combines the educational culture of a university teaching hospital with the varied and challenging caseload of a busy specialist referral centre.
- Dedicated Surgical Mentorship: Train alongside two specialist small animal surgeons, gaining supervised experience across a broad range of orthopaedic, soft tissue, neurological and emergency surgical cases, with progressively increasing responsibility.
- Exceptional Multidisciplinary Support: Work collaboratively with specialists in Anaesthesia, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology and Diagnostic Imaging, supported by a dedicated 24-hour Emergency and Critical Care department.
- Advanced Facilities: Access to high-field 3T MRI, 128-slice CT, fluoroscopy, modern surgical theatres and intensive care facilities supports the investigation and management of complex surgical cases.
- Protected Teaching Time: Weekly multidisciplinary case rounds and regular journal club, with protected time during working hours. Direct surgical mentorship, clinical discussion, and constructive feedback. Opportunities to teach University of Melbourne veterinary students. Support for research, presentations and publications required for Fellowship training.
Your Fellowship Pathway: The residency follows the ANZCVS Small Animal Surgery Fellowship training framework. A College-approved Training Program Document will govern the resident's progression through a structured program of supervised surgical training, multidisciplinary rotations, externships, research, scholarly activity, and formal progress reviews to ensure Fellowship requirements are met. Formal training arrangements are subject to College approval.
Who should apply? We welcome veterinarians with strong clinical foundations, enthusiasm for surgery, and a commitment to specialist training. Previous internship or referral experience is highly regarded. ANZCVS Membership and research experience are advantageous but not essential for application. Applicants must be eligible for veterinary registration in Victoria.
Join a hospital that invests in your development. At GVH, we offer more than surgical experience — we provide the mentorship, specialist collaboration and protected educational time to help you become an outstanding surgeon.
Enquiries: sharleen.harman@gxltd.com.au
Applications Close: 30th November 2026 for a start in 2027
Veterinary Surgery Resident - Greencross Vet Hospital (GVH) in Melbourne employer: Greencross Vet Hospital
Greencross Veterinary Hospital Werribee is an exceptional employer that prioritises the professional growth and well-being of its team members. With a collaborative work culture, flexible rostering, and access to extensive continuing education opportunities, employees can thrive in a supportive environment while delivering outstanding emergency care. The hospital's commitment to mentorship and leadership development, combined with competitive remuneration and additional benefits, makes it an attractive workplace for passionate veterinarians looking to make a meaningful impact.
