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Rita Ng

Veterinary clinical rotation student & content contributor

Rita Ng is a fourth year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine student at the University of Sydney with a strong interest in small animal internal medicine and ultrasound. Through extensive clinical rotations across Sydney, Melbourne, and Hong Kong, she has built a broad foundation in diagnostics, surgery, and client care.

  • Clinical rotations across small animal, emergency, equine, and livestock practice
  • Special interest in internal medicine and diagnostic ultrasound
  • Treasurer, USYD Student Chapter of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM)

Get to know Rita Ng

A future internal medicine vet with hands on experience across species and specialties

Rita Ng is a fourth year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine student at the University of Sydney, with a particular interest in small animal internal medicine and ultrasound diagnostics. Her clinical rotations have taken her across Sydney and Melbourne’s leading veterinary hospitals, including emergency and specialist referral centres, as well as international experience at a high caseload clinic in Hong Kong. Beyond small animal practice, Rita has also gained experience in equine and livestock medicine, reflecting her broad clinical curiosity. She currently serves as Treasurer for the USYD Student Chapter of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM), and previously contributed to Petsy Pet Insurance, where she wrote educational content and supported the insurance claims process. Fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, Rita brings a thoughtful, detail oriented approach to both clinical care and client communication.

Areas of expertise
  • Small animal internal medicine
  • Diagnostic ultrasound and imaging
  • Emergency and specialist veterinary care
  • Equine and livestock veterinary medicine
  • Surgical assistance (spays, castrations, orthopaedics)
  • Client communication & case handover
  • Pet insurance claims and content
  • Preventative health and vaccination care

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