Internships and Externships at Ballarat Veterinary Practice

Internships at Ballarat Veterinary Clinic

The Ballarat Veterinary Practice Equine Clinic internship programme is an intensive learning plan designed to enhance practical skills and allow the application of theory taught at university.

The required supervision and appropriate teaching whilst learning these practical skills will be undertaken by registered specialists, senior surgeons, senior associate veterinarians, and experienced nursing staff – and will be conducted at the highest possible level.

Objectives of the Program

The aim of the program is to provide a high level of experience and advanced speciality training in equine surgery, anaesthesia, lameness diagnosis, ultrasound, endoscopy, and emergency medicine, that will provide you with an excellent grounding in equine veterinary science.

The ultimate goal is to prepare graduates for a successful career in the equine veterinary industry, whether that be through progression to a surgical residency, or a role as a general practitioner or racetrack veterinarian.

During the internship program, you’ll undertake rotations through the various aspects of the practice and will keep a personal record of procedures performed.

The intern should expect an 18-month intensive post-graduation learning arena where there is an opportunity to enhance theory already taught, and achieve a high level of practical skills, described in more detail in the attached PDF.

Ballarat Vet Practice - Internships at BVP

Training Tasks

You’ll undergo a number of training tasks as part of the internship, including:

  • Anaesthesia
  • Surgical
  • Diagnostic imaging
  • Lameness assessments
  • Clinical pathology
  • Administrative tasks

Equine Internship Program – Further Information

For a full outline of the Equine Internship Program, download the PDF below.

Emergency?

If you have an AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY please call us at these numbers.

Companion animals

(03) 5331 1533

6pm - 8am

Equine

0428 346 756

5pm - 8am