Veterinary Dentistry Internship
Core
A 12–18 month fixed-term internship for veterinarians to build clinical expertise in small animal dentistry and oral surgery.
Role type
Veterinary Dentistry Intern
Builds
Clinical skills in dental radiography, periodontal treatment, extractions, and oral surgery within a specialist hospital.
Domain
Veterinary Medicine / Small Animal Dentistry
Deliverable
clinical work
Required skills
diagnostic planning, procedural skills, sedation and anaesthesia coordination, client communication, oral pathology knowledge
Preferred skills
ANZCVS Membership in Veterinary Dentistry or preparation for/enrolment in examinations
Responsibilities
Organising and triaging dentistry referrals, assessing patients and developing diagnostic and treatment plans, coordinating sedation and anaesthesia, assisting with and performing dental procedures, developing practical skills in dental radiography, periodontal treatment, extractions and oral surgery, communicating with clients and referring veterinarians
Seniority
Intern, hands-on clinical training