Description
The Sydney School of Veterinary Science is currently recruiting for a resident in Small Animal Internal Medicine
Commencement Date: 1st July 2026
The closing date for applications is 11.59pm on Wednesday 20th May 2026
This three-year, full-time program supports a resident to fulfil the credentialing requirements for specialisation in small animal internal medicine through specialist examination by the European College in Veterinary Internal Medicine (ECVIM). The residency is supported by two ECVIM and one ACVIM board-certified specialists, two registrars who completed ECVIM residency training and fellowship training of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (FANZCVS) respectively, and five nurses in small animal medicine who make up the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital small animal medicine team.
Residents will manage cases under direct and indirect supervision and interact closely with specialists, registrars, and other residents across a range of specialty fields. A collaborative approach to learning and patient care is encouraged at all times. Residents will be required to participate in daily patient rounds, journal club, morbidity and mortality rounds and resident pathophysiology seminars. Residents will be expected to assist in teaching senior veterinary students through seminars, tutorials, practicals and during clinic rotations.
This program requires completion of two concurrent postgraduate degrees, a research Master’s, and a Master’s by coursework.
The Scholarship Package for the successful candidate includes:
- A tax-free stipend allowance of $54,000 pa, paid every 2 weeks for the duration of the residency for up to three years. The Scholarship is indexed at $500 per annum on 1 January.
- Academic course fees for this program at the Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) student contribution amount rate, for up to six semesters, subject to satisfactory academic performance.
- An educational allowance of up to a maximum of $2,000 per annum, reimbursed against receipted claims.
- A research support allowance of up to a maximum of $4500 throughout the duration of the Master of Veterinary Clinical Studies degree, which is available to research supervisors, reimbursed against approved receipted claims.
The scholarship is funded by the Betty and Keith Cook Canine Research Fund.
To apply, please submit an application form and any relevant documentation, as well as two referee reports via email to vetsci.education@sydney.edu.au.
Application form
Referee report
N.B. that reports must be submitted directly by referee to vetsci.education@sydney.edu.au
Requirements
Eligibility Criteria:
- Australian citizenship or Australian permanent residency
- A veterinary degree registerable in New South Wales.
- An Honours degree or equivalent, or prior research experience
- A minimum of 24 months of prior clinical experience or completion of a formal internship
