Postgraduate Trainee & Resident - Clinical Training Programs

12-Month Discipline-Specific Traineeships and 3-Year Discipline-Specific Residency available

 

12-Month Discipline-Specific Traineeships

Large Animal Focus – Equine

Step into an exceptional career-building opportunity with our 12-month postgraduate trainee program at the renowned School of Veterinary Medicine, Murdoch University in Western Australia. This immersive program is designed for recent veterinary graduates keen to sharpen their clinical expertise in either equine or production animal practice, while simultaneously advancing their academic credentials.

As a trainee, you'll gain hands-on clinical experience in your chosen discipline, working alongside leading specialists, highly skilled veterinarians, and dedicated veterinary nurses. Our teams are passionate about delivering top-tier animal care using the latest procedures and cutting-edge equipment, giving you unrivalled exposure to real-world practice and the most up-to-date technologies.

These positions are perfect for new graduates eager to upskill for general practice, or for those considering the next step towards specialist clinical training, such as a residency. We welcome applications from outstanding new grads ready to make their mark in the veterinary field.

Enjoy the security of a competitive annual stipend of $40,000, plus valuable experience managing after-hours emergency calls and receive additional payments for your time on site after hours. You'll also be enrolled in our graduate program, and upon successful completion of two semesters, you'll be awarded a Graduate Diploma in Veterinary Clinical Studies – all course fees fully paid by the school.

At Murdoch University, you'll be part of a progressive learning environment where you can thrive, network, and develop your skills surrounded by supportive mentors. This is your chance to launch an exciting and rewarding veterinary career – don’t miss out!

 

3-Year Discipline-Specific Residency

Equine Internal Medicine

This full-time residency program will allow you to meet the credential requirements for speciality certification in Equine Internal Medicine. The residency is supervised by academic staff, board-certified in Equine and Large Animal Internal Medicine, and further supported by board-certified specialists in equine surgery, equine sports medicine, anaesthesia, diagnostic imaging, emergency and critical care, and clinical and anatomic pathology.  This robust training program also involves enrolment in a research master’s degree. 

Over the three years, you will experience a varied caseload and gain significant hands-on clinical experience, working alongside leading specialists, highly skilled veterinarians, and dedicated veterinary nurses. Our team is passionate about delivering top-tier equine care, and our hospital is well-equipped with all the tools and technologies needed to provide an outstanding equine medicine service.  

As a resident, you will receive an annual base salary of $63,931, plus 17% Superannuation or $67,127 plus 12% Superannuation. Additional payment is made for attending afterhours emergencies in-hospital and you will be covered by Workcover.

By joining the team at Murdoch University, you'll be part of a progressive learning environment where you can develop your skills surrounded by supportive mentors and other residents and specialty trainees. If you are passionate about equine medicine and ready to commit to excellence, this is where your specialist career begins.

 

Application process

Applicants must be able to start the program in early to mid-January for Semester 1, 2026 enrolment. Application for clinical training positions and/or equine medicine residency is restricted to veterinarians with a degree that can be registered in Western Australia.  Australian and New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status is required.   

All enquiries around the program can be forwarded to Jody Reeve by email: Jody.Reeve@murdoch.edu.au

 

Applications close 30th November 2025. (Early applications/expressions of interest are encouraged)

 

A letter of intent, current CV, certified copy of academic transcripts, names of 3 referees, and a certified copy of passport/visa as proof of Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency, or of New Zealand citizenship, should be submitted to Jody.Reeve@murdoch.edu.au

 

Candidates are chosen after a competitive selection process.

 

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