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Open engagement in case discussions with senior clinicians, residents, and the nursing team. The ability to prioritize and stay calm in challenging situations. Maintaining impeccable clinical records and written correspondence. Strong communication skills. Compassion, reliability, and professionalism. To uphold and align with the Vets Now values.
A twelve-month training position in Emergency and Critical Care Working closely with our experienced referral clinicians to investigate and manage a wide variety of ECC cases, with some primary case responsibility The chance to rotate through other hospital disciplines or arrange externships at other hospitals Support from a clinical mentor in Emergency and Critical Care A predominantly daytime role with minimal out-of-hours commitments Dedication to your learning and professional growth – with provision of pre-planned seminars, journal clubs and ad-hoc teaching opportunities as well as paid CPD allowance/CPD time, RCVS Knowledge Library Membership and time set-aside to undertake independent study The opportunity to work on clinical research projects Generous renumeration package and workplace pension – salary of £35,000 per annum with RCVS and VDS registration fees covered Seven weeks annual leave and your birthday off
A strong interest in small animal Emergency and Critical Care Excellent communication and English language skills (it would also be desirable that applicants provide evidence of competency in speaking English, as determined by a formal qualification in English such as IELTS or TOEFL) High clinical standards and professional integrity, with a strong emphasis on patient and client care Attention to detail, particularly with maintaining accurate records and written correspondence Eligibility to work in the UK (We welcome applications from all candidates who are eligible to apply for the right to work in the UK and possess the required Visa documents) Registration/eligibility for registration with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons A can-do attitude, and willingness to contribute to a positive, informative, respectful and inclusive environment for all A minimum of one year experience working in small animal veterinary medicine (prior completion of a small animal rotating internship is desirable but not required)
Applications open – 30/01/2025 Applications close – 28/02/2025 Interviews to be held on the week commencing – 10th March Start date – 02/06/2025 (Date can be Flexible)
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Veterinary Internship - ECC
Vets Now Hospital, Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland
Discipline: ECC
Full Time
£35,000 Plus Benefits
We are proud to announce that our Glasgow Hospital is now inviting applications for discipline specific Emergency and Critical Care Intern. This is a unique opportunity to work collaboratively with the ECC specialist team and expand your skills, knowledge and experience in this discipline. The aim of this role is to further abilities in ECC and will include clinical work in ICU and receiving emergency referrals, as well as having some time set-aside to undertake independent study and to work with other specialties in order to enhance ECC-appropriate skills.
Vets Now is the European leader in the provision of Emergency and Critical Care. As well as European Board of Veterinary Specialisation Residency programs in Emergency and Critical Care and Surgery, we also offer a well-established Internship programme in our referral hospital in Glasgow.
About Us:
Vets Now is the European leader in the provision of Emergency and Critical Care. As well as European Board of Veterinary Specialisation Residency programs in Emergency and Critical Care and Surgery, we also offer a well-established Internship programme in our referral hospital in Glasgow.
In our Glasgow hospital we work as a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the best possible standard of care for our patients; the successful candidate must have excellent communication skills and liaise with other disciplines within the hospital. Within our ICU we have the ability to provide advanced mechanical ventilation, high-flow nasal oxygen therapy and perform therapeutic plasma exchange. Our veterinary team is supported by an experienced and dedicated ICU nursing team.
Position Overview:
Embracing the learning environment and being inspired by our experts requires an Intern committed to integrity and ethical standards with a strong emphasis on client and patient care. Interns must proactively engage in their own training and career advancement by attending pre-planned seminars, journal clubs and local ad-hoc teaching opportunities. They will also be responsible for working with clinical mentors to actively take part in research projects.
Interns will work with their supervising clinician to participate effectively in all aspects of planning, diagnosis and treatment of cases. Animal welfare and the ethics of interventions must be considered by balancing practical and financial factors when determining appropriate patient care. Therefore, the ability to apply prior knowledge and experience to maintain the high clinical standards expected within our hospitals is essential.
Interns will openly engage in case discussions with the ECC specialists, ECC residents and senior nursing team and should contribute to a positive, informative, respectful and inclusive environment for all. Attention to detail, particularly with maintaining accurate records and written correspondence is also a key component of this role.
You will support the day to day running of the hospital under the direction of the ECC specialists, we require strong communication skills, compassion, reliability and professionalism coupled with the ability to priortise and remain calm during challenging circumstances.
Glasgow has a well-established residency programme, and discipline-specific interns will be also be involved in organised teaching; there is opportunity to transition from discipline-specific intern to a residency position for the appropriate candidate.
What We Expect:
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Are you ready for an extraordinary internship experience? To apply, candidates must possess a recognised Veterinary Degree, be or have eligibility to be a member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.
Applicants must also have successfully completed a small animal rotating internship in a multi-disciplinary referral hospital.
We welcome applications from all candidates who are eligible to apply for the right to work in the UK and possess the required Visa documents
Please apply via the application link or email your CV, Cover letter and references to ryan.powell@ivcevidensia.com
Contact our team
To discuss, please get in touch with Ryan Powell in our Talent Team on 07816 202690 or email ryan.powell@ivcevidensia.com or with one our our clinicians directly please contact neus.elias-santodomingo@vets-now.com.
Important dates
Vets Now Hospital, Glasgow
123-145 North Street, Glasgow, G3 7DA, United Kingdom
Animals treated
Small animals
At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, 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.
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.