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Veterinary Internship - Surgery

Pride Veterinary Referral Centre - Derby, Derby, East Midlands

Discipline: Surgery

Full Time

£32,000, Plus Benefits

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We are excited to advertise for 3 surgical intern positions for 2025 with different starting dates (May 2025, June 2025 and September 2025). 

Focus on you future


The surgical team delivers specialist led care across soft tissue and orthopaedics, collaborating with our other disciplines to provide the best possible outcome for all our patients. Our team is composed of four specialist surgeons, three surgical residents, three surgical interns and a dedicated nursing team. We have a varied and challenging soft tissue and orthopaedic caseload, and our own Vets@Night service for inpatient care throughout the night.

About us 


Pride Veterinary Referrals is a state-of-the-art multidisciplinary referral hospital, with specialist lead teams in Surgery, Medicine, Neurology, Diagnostic Imaging, Ophthalmology, Anaesthesia, and an onsite Physiotherapy-Hydrotherapy department.  We strive to deliver world class patient care, and our facilities provide a superb environment, including 13 consultation rooms, 7 inpatient wards, including a dedicated intensive care unit, 5 fully equipped theatres, 16 slice CT scanner, a 1.5 Testla MRI, arthroscopy, fluoroscopy, laparoscopic and thoracoscopic equipment, BioMedtrix hip kit and standard and locking implant systems.  Pride Veterinary Centre is a referral teaching hospital working in collaboration with University of Nottingham Veterinary School. This provides the opportunity to support teaching and research interests.

Required skills and experience 


The successful candidate will have a high level of motivation and enthusiasm, be able to work as an integral part of our experienced team and have strong client communication skills. Applicants should have completed a rotating internship and demonstrate an interest in clinical research. They must have MRCVS registration and have evidence of Right to Work in the UK. A good command of written and spoken English is required.

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 where you will benefit from:

Work-life balance


  • 6.6 weeks annual leave, including bank holidays.
  • Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

  • 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


  • 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 £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund.
  • Infection, Prevention and Control Programme.
  • Quality Improvement Programme.

  • Professional Memberships


  • 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.
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    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.

    How to Apply 


      
    Submit your CV, cover letter, and references via the application link or directly email: ryan.powell@ivcevidensia.com 

    For more information, feel free to contact Ryan Powell in our Talent Team at 07816 202690 or via email at ryan.powell@ivcevidensia.com 

      
    Important Dates: 

    - Applications open: 08th November 2024

    - Application deadline: 20th December 2024

    - Interviews to be held on the week commencing 20th January 2025

    We will be only accepting requests to visit the hospital from short-listed candidates

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    Riverside Road, Pride Park, Derby, DE24 8HX, United Kingdom

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    Any questions before applying?

    Speak to Ryan Powell from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.

    Talent Partner

    Ryan Powell

    ryan.powell@ivcevidensia.com