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    Equine internship at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh, commencing on the 20th February 2023.

    The Opportunity

    This 18-month rotating equine internship position provides the opportunity to work at the R(D)SVS, develop your career and live in one of the best cities in the world. The hospital has an impressive range of equipment and facilities where you will work with an experienced and friendly team of Board specialised clinicians and residents. You will gain experience in equine medicine, surgery, dentistry, diagnostic imaging, anaesthesia and sports medicine.

    Opportunities are available for research and publication with access to a wide range of university courses. This post will provide significant clinical exposure and ideal preparation for those seeking to enter a residency program, as well as those wishing to return to practice with a broad range of skills.

    Your skills and attributes for success:

    • Motivated and enthusiastic member of RCVS
    • Appropriate English language qualification
    • Right to work in the UK or ability to apply with sponsorship

    More Information

    • £29,619 per annum (with accommodation provided)
    • University of Edinburgh/College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine/Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies/The Equine Hospital
    • Fixed term contract, 18 months
    • Full time, 35 hours per week plus OOH commitment

    As a valued member of our team you can expect:

    • An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
    • We give you support, nurture your talent and reward success.
    • You will benefit from a competitive reward package and a wide range of staff benefits, which includes a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family friendly initiatives, flexible working and much more.
    • Access our staff benefits page for further information and use our reward calculator to find out the total value of pay and benefits provided.

    The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

    Interviews will be held: TBC

    If invited for interview you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages.

    The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.