We are looking for five candidates to join our team of Small Animal Rotating Interns.
The Opportunity
Based within the Hospital for Small Animals at Easter Bush Campus, Midlothian, this one-year rotating internship offers excellent preparatory experience for those considering further clinical training (aligned with European Board of Veterinary Specialists (EBVS) residency requirements) as well as those wishing to expand on their skillset and return to private clinical practice. Candidates must have enthusiasm, a willingness to learn and an ability to function as part of a dedicated team in a busy hospital.
Our team of interns spend 50% of their time rotating through the referral services, during which primary case responsibility is guaranteed. The remaining 50% of our rotating intern rota is comprised of out of hours shifts which prioritises out of hour care for our general practice and exotic clinics, but also includes support of referral ICU and ward patients. Interns have 8 weeks of elective rotations incorporated into their rota, which may be spent gaining further clinical or research experience within a specific department or undertaking externships/conferences elsewhere.
Each intern will also be paired with a mentor in their speciality of interest, to assist with pursuing a research project and guidance on career progression. We also boast a thriving programme of continuing education within the hospital, including dedicated weekly seminars for interns, as well as practical sessions and journal clubs.
About you
- Member of RCVS
- Appropriate English language qualification
- Ability to work in the UK – please check right to work pages (via link below). Applicants should ensure they have fully read and understood the UK Immigration criteria required to apply for this position.
- Experience working in a UK veterinary practice (preferable but not essential)
- Completion of PDP (preferable but not essential)
Benefits
- A competitive salary of £32,982 per annum
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits
Equality, diversity and inclusion
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.
The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. This will depend on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant.
General information
An internship is a 12-18 month fixed term position awarded to qualified veterinary surgeons (usually early career) who wish to explore becoming a Specialist by achieving a Specialist qualification. This applies to both small animal and equine internships. The role is heavily supervised by more senior vets and has formal taught components. A 12 month internship rotating through different Specialties is a requirement to be eligible to apply for the next step in Specialist training -a residency.
