The Role

At ARH, our mission is to provide pets with the most comprehensive treatment available in a caring and professional environment.

We are currently seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Internal Medicine Specialist for a clinically focused locum position, ideally working 4–5 days per week.

This role offers the opportunity to:

• Work within a highly regarded referral network
• Collaborate with a strong multidisciplinary team
• Experience a modern referral hospital with excellent support staff
• Potentially transition into a longer-term role

Our Team

You’ll be joining a well-established and collaborative specialist team, including:

• Two on-site Internal Medicine Specialists
• Specialists across Critical Care, Surgery, Oncology, Rehabilitation and Diagnostic Imaging
• A registrar, two interns, and an experienced nursing team dedicated to specialist care

Our Internal Medicine service is supported by two board-certified specialists with a strong integration between the Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) and referral services. This ensures seamless case management and excellent clinical support both during the day and after hours.

Our Hospital

ARH Canberra relocated in November 2021 to a brand-new, purpose-built Specialist and Emergency facility near the airport.

Designed with specialist care in mind, our hospital includes:

• Three dedicated surgical suites
• Thirteen consultation rooms
• A fully equipped in-house laboratory
• Oncology Room
• Advanced imaging including:
  • Ultrasound
  • Digital radiography
  • Endoscopy
  • 64-slice CT scanner
  • High-field MRI

We’ve also created a space that supports both clients and staff, including:

• A dedicated grieving room for families
• Free undercover parking
• A well-stocked snack cupboard
• Excellent coffee to keep you going through busy shifts
• We also have a two-bedroom apartment available on site

Why Live in Canberra?

Canberra offers an exceptional lifestyle that often surprises people who haven’t lived here before.

It’s known for:

• A safe, clean and relaxed environment
• Short commute times and excellent work–life balance
• Access to beautiful national parks, bushland and Lake Burley Griffin
• A growing food, café and wine scene
• Easy weekend trips to the coast, mountains and snowfields

For those relocating with family, Canberra also offers excellent schools, universities, and a strong sense of community.

It’s a fantastic place to build both a career and a lifestyle.

What We’re Looking For

• A veterinary degree registerable in Australia
• Specialist qualifications (FANZCVS, DACVIM, or DECVIM)
• Or completion of residency training with plans to sit specialist exams soon
• Availability to work in Canberra for 3–6 months

If you’re an Internal Medicine Specialist looking to join a friendly, highly skilled team that values clinical excellence and supportive culture, we would love to speak with you.

Confidential enquiries welcome.