We are looking for another dynamic team player who is focused on advancing their small animal surgical skills and knowledge. This position is perfectly suited to candidates who have completed a rotating internship and memberships (or wish to enrol in the program), although we will consider all candidates. At GARS you will enjoy exposure to a diverse and high-volume case load with excellent support and training from senior surgeons and specialists in other departments. A phenomenal team of rotating and discipline specific interns and nurses also ensures an outstanding team environment. You would be joining a team who are treated like family where every member is highly valued, supported, rewarded, and cared for.

 

About Us

GARS is a privately owned, multidisciplinary, small animal referral hospital. The hospital is staffed 24/7 with onsite specialists in surgery, internal medicine, emergency critical care, and diagnostic imaging. Specialists are supported by an outstanding team of residents, interns, nursing, HR, and customer service staff.

The GARS vision is to be Victoria’s leading referral centre. Extending beyond our first-class facility, we are dedicated to recruiting like-minded, team players to help achieve this goal. The hospital is brand-new and purpose-built. It is surrounded by beautiful greenspaces, overlooking the Barwon River, Balyang sanctuary, and Balyang Golf course. The facility is packed with state-of-the-art equipment, some of which includes; onsite MRI, CT, C-arm Video Fluoroscopy, Endoscopy, Ultrasound, DR radiography, multiparameter patient monitoring, mechanical ventilators, ECG, blood gas/electrolyte, coagulation, haematology, and biochemistry machines.

For the successful applicant, there is also opportunity to work within our sister business, Melbourne Animal Referral Services (MARS) if so desired. This business is also undergoing exciting expansion.

 

About the area

GARS, located in Newtown Geelong, overlooks the Balyang Golf Course and Barwon River with bike and walking paths right on our front doorstep. The popular cafes, restaurants, and bars of Pakington street and Geelong CBD are only less than 10 minutes away. The outstanding wineries and distilleries of the Bellarine peninsula and beautiful beaches of the Torquay Surf Coast and the famous Great Ocean Road are less than 25 minutes away. Transport links are excellent, with the South Geelong train station less than 3kms from the hospital, the Spirit of Tasmania Ferry, Avalon, and Melbourne International Airports, 15, 25 and 60 minutes from the hospital. Major arterials are also close by, offering fast and easy connections to Melbourne, Victoria’s North, West, and South.

 

About the GARS Surgery Service

The surgical department consists of five surgical specialists with a team of residents, interns and nurses who are supported by specialists in imaging, medicine, oncology, and critical care to provide stellar patient care.

Our three operating theatres are truly enviable, overlooking the neighbouring golf course with each fully equipped with endoscopic towers, mono/bipolar electrocautery, suction a,nd Bipolar Vessel Sealing Devices. Two of the theatres also have electric fluoroscopic tables to facilitate minimally invasive image guided neurologic, orthopaedic and interventional radiology procedures. We have multiple locking plate systems (LCP, SOP, Fixin) in all sizes from 1.5 to 4.5mm plus a complete speciality plate range (DPO, SHO, PCA, PanTA, ParTA, supracondylar etc). We also have Biomedtrix iLoc Interlocking nail system, IMEX circular and linear ESF in all sizes.

As Victoria’s leading joint replacement and resurfacing centre, we are the only site equipped and performing Biomedtrix THR (nano, micro, standard, giant, and lateral bolt systems), Biomedtrix Total Elbow Replacement, Arthrex CUE, SynACART and Kyon PGR.

For soft tissue procedures, we have a comprehensive range of laparoscopic and thoracoscopic equipment plus all the staplers, Norfolk (Sub, AUS), and Infiniti (IH PSS) interventional radiology equipment and implants. For neurosurgery, we have Stryker electric neurosurgical systems and a comprehensive range of instrumentation. Hospital flow and ergonomics has been specifically designed for easy patient flow between MRI/CT/Imaging/theatre and recovery.

 

Position details

• The surgery internship is designed to ensure you develop a deeper level of knowledge and competence in all areas of small animal surgery by the completion of the program.
• Mentorship, training, support, and guidance provided by a dynamic group of Specialists (Surgery, Internal Medicine, Oncology, and Emergency and Critical Care) and a supportive team of nursing staff.
• Involvement in daily hospital and medicine rounds, in-clinic tutorials, and journal club
• Mentorship and support for interns to pursue ANZCVS membership (if not already completed) and develop research projects is supported and encouraged.
• Continuing education support, including attendance at conferences is supported and encouraged.
• Guidance and support provided for applications to Residency programs, both within GARS, MARS, and external institutions.

 

Key Accountabilities of a GARS small animal surgery intern

You will always;

• Strive to provide clinical excellence in the treatment of all patients
• Seek guidance from senior staff and the nursing team where appropriate
• Positive collaboration with all hospital departments
• Achieve and maintain amicable relationships with staff from referring practices.
• Represent the hospital and business in a positive and respectful manner
• Complete case-based paperwork diligently and in a timely fashion
• Foster a friendly and unified team environment

 

About You

You will have the following;

• Registered as a veterinarian in Victoria
• General practice experience or completion of a rotating internship
• Passion for delivering the highest standard of care
• Desire to practice high-level small animal surgery
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong work ethic and enthusiasm for high caseload
• Effective time management and organisational skills
• Commitment to lifelong learning and continuing education
• Commitment to the culture and values of the business
• Honest, reliable, and loyal character

 

Pay and Conditions

• 12-month full-time position based on a 4 x 10-hour shift working week.
• Regular working hours are 8.00am-6.00pm with some weekend and public holiday work also required on a shared roster.
• Annual leave, personal/carer’s leave, parental leave, compassionate leave, and community service leave will accrue and be provided in accordance with the Fair Work Act 2009.
• Superannuation paid additional to salary package
• Generous CPD package provided
• Radiation Licence expense covered during employment.

Email your CV and cover letter to the practice manager, Dana Keirs dkeirs@garsvets.com.au

 

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