We are delighted to invite applications for an Internal Medicine internship position. Successful applicants will work alongside our team of boarded Medicine Specialists, Residents, and a dedicated nursing team within a large multidisciplinary practice, renowned for medical excellence.
This position provides a unique opportunity for professional growth and development within a state-of-the-art veterinary hospital committed to excellence in patient care, education, and research.
This internship is particularly suitable for those wishing to pursue a Medicine Residency. You will be involved in a wide variety of challenging cases, participate in weekly teaching of rounds, and gain experience in the teaching and training of junior staff working in medicine.
What sets us apart
Come and join our friendly team in the heart of the New Forest! Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists is a busy multi-disciplinary referral centre. We are committed to providing a high standard of patient care, with state-of-the-art equipment and Specialist services in anaesthesia and analgesia, soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery, neurology, cardiology, dermatology, medicine, oncology and imaging.
We also have extensive patient rehabilitation services, including physiotherapy and an underwater treadmill. Our advanced facilities and leading equipment enable our specialists to offer the highest standard of veterinary care from admission through to discharge. Close to neighbouring towns such as Bournemouth, Southampton and Salisbury, our expertise and support have extended to patients right across the UK.
Hours aimed to achieve a worklife balance
This is a full-time position with hours varying week to week. Most day shifts are 8.00am to 6.30pm but some flexibility is required based on case pressure within the practice. You will also be required to work in a rota working on-call, nights, weekends, and a share of bank holidays.
What you'll need
Applicants should have a strong and demonstrable interest in Internal Medicine. They should already have completed a one-year rotating internship and/or a one-year medicine specific internship.
Experience of working in general small animal practice would be an advantage. Candidates must have excellent spoken written English and good communication skills. Candidates must be members of the RCVS.
Because our employees matter
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive salary of £32,000, you will benefit from:
- Work life balance
- 6.6 weeks holiday entitlement
- Your birthday as a paid day off
- Wellbeing
- Private medical insurance
- Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
- Non-accidental injury support
- Development
- £1500 CPD allowance per year and 5 days paid
- Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
- Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
- All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
- All our Vets get £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
- Infection Prevention and Control Programme
- Quality Improvement Programme
- Professional Memberships
- BVA membership
- VDS cover
- RCVS fees
- Additional
- Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
- Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
- Discounted staff pet care
As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.