Oncology Internship, Sydney | Medical & Radiation Oncology 

Train under a dual-boarded oncologist and get experience from day one.

Location: Sydney

Start Date: Mid-January 2027

Join ONE Cancer Care for Pets for a 12-month, full-time oncology internship working alongside Dr David Lurie, a dual diplomate in medical and radiation oncology.

You'll gain exposure to both medical oncology and radiation therapy, working closely with an experienced specialist, senior oncology clinician and our current resident. This is an opportunity to develop your clinical skills, build confidence in managing complex oncology cases and lay the foundations for a future career in specialist oncology.

What you’ll do

• Work up and stage oncology cases, from initial diagnostics through to treatment planning
• Assist with chemotherapy administration and monitor patients throughout their treatment
• Gain experience with radiation therapy planning and delivery in our dedicated facility, equipped with a stereotactic radiotherapy (SRT) linear accelerator
• Participate in client consultations, communication and ongoing patient management

What’s in it for you

• Daily mentorship from Dr David Lurie and our oncology team
• Competitive salary, discussed at interview
• Structured learning program with additional CPD allowance and study leave
• Potential pathway to a medical oncology residency for the right candidate, as demonstrated by our previous intern
• Opportunities to connect and collaborate with the wider VetPartners Specialty network

About the team
ONE Cancer Care for Pets is a network of oncology specialists providing medical, radiation and surgical oncology services across the East Coast of Australia.

In Sydney, our team works across three specialist hospitals, including our dedicated cancer care centre in Concord, offering a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment with access to advanced oncology facilities.

About you

• Veterinary degree with eligibility for NSW veterinary registration and at least 12 months of clinical experience
• Current Australian working rights (sponsorship is not available for this position)
• A genuine interest in small animal medicine and oncology (oncology experience is not required)
• Strong communication skills and empathy for clients going through difficult decisions
• Initiative and a willingness to own your learning
• MANZCVS qualification, or an interest in pursuing membership, is advantageous but not essential.

Interested in finding out more?

Contact Dr Alex Fox from our Talent Acquisition team at alex.fox@vetpartners.com.au for an informal chat about the opportunity. We'd love to hear from you!

Ready to take the next step?

APPLY NOW to start your oncology career with us

ONE Cancer Care for Pets is part of the VetPartners Specialty network and is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities.

Learn more about ONE Cancer Care for Pets at onepetcancercare.com