Equine Surgery Internship
Ballarat Veterinary Practice Equine Clinic
Miners Rest Victoria, Australia
The equine surgery internship at the Ballarat Veterinary Practice Equine
clinic runs for a period of 18 months and we are currently seeking applications
for our next cohort, with three places available commencing in,
January 2022 and June 2022.
The Ballarat Veterinary Practice was established in 1945 and is one of the longest running and most experienced equine hospitals in the Southern Hemisphere. Renowned for our expertise in equine medicine, surgery and diagnostic imaging, the clinic offers both primary and referral consultations and a full range of racetrack and on-farm services.
The aim of the program is to provide a high level of experience and advanced specialty training in equine surgery, anaesthesia, lameness diagnosis, ultrasound, endoscopy, clinical pathology, and emergency medicine, and will provide the intern with an excellent grounding in equine veterinary science. Interns undergo training in equine handling and horsemanship with a professional equine trainer prior to starting the internship. The intern has the option to undertake a project for publication or presentation and will attend a monthly journal club.
Our internship program focuses on the following areas of intensive learning:
Anaesthesia
Preoperative assessment of horses to ensure they are a
safe individual to undergo general anaesthesia. Learning intravenous and
gaseous anaesthesia techniques, direct arterial blood-pressure monitoring and
the use of assisted ventilation whilst under general anaesthesia. Training in
the use of IV standing sedation techniques to allow major surgical procedures
to be undertaken while standing.
Lameness Assessments
Training in the correct collection of the history
associated with the clinical case. Hands on training in clinical examination,
and palpation in common lameness conditions. Training to perform diagnostic
tests such as nerve and joint blocks.
Diagnostic Imaging
Training in the application and principles of
diagnostic imaging modalities including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), scintigraphy,
x-ray and digital radiology, ultrasonography, gastroscope and video endoscopy.
Training in radiation safety, hygiene and biosecurity,
interpretation and manipulation of images, operation of equipment and
understanding of techniques including undertaking dynamic endoscopic procedures
associated with treadmill exercise of horses.
Clinical pathology
Collection of blood, synovial fluid and abdominal
fluid and processing through automated machinery housed at the clinic and
collection of samples of various other bodily fluids that require external
assessment. Correct submission pathways to ensure samples are handed
appropriately and with biosecurity measures undertaken.
Surgery
Full preoperative assessment of the surgical patient
including the ability to create a prognosis for outcome prior to the surgical
procedure. Patient preparation before the beginning of surgery, assistance
during surgery and teaching of basic surgical skills associated with all
general equine surgery. Importantly postoperative management involving
medications, bandaging, wound care and reporting, as well as communication with
clients regarding surgical procedures.
For more information we encourage you to click on the following link to view a video about the program: https://youtu.be/-lRisQIbprk
A car and a mobile phone are included as part of the package
To apply, please send a cover letter and your CV to
the attention of Dr Massimo Delli-Rocili at careers@bvp.com.au