Are you a veterinary surgeon, looking for an internship that will not only offer you a vast and varied caseload, but will also provide invaluable experience working in a busy teaching hospital, working with and learning from a highly experienced and professional team? Look no further…
We have an incredible opportunity for a veterinary surgeon to join the team at one of Scotland’s largest small animal hospitals. They not only have an exceptional reputation, but also have accreditations from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), the European Association of Establishments of Veterinary Education (EAEVE) and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA
This rotating internship is full time and fixed term for 1 year, during which time accommodation is available on site. In an average working week, you will work 35hrs and be available to do shift work, with some anti-social hours and cover colleague absences where necessary. You will work under the direction of the senior clinical team, maintaining a high level of teamwork, while rotating round the various departments gaining significant experience and developing your skills.
As part of your day to day duties you will have direct responsibility for patient care in the primary care, out of hours service as well as participating and assisting in the referral clinic. Here you will rotate between anaesthesia, internal medicine, emergency medicine, radiology, neurology, oncology, orthopaedics and soft tissue surgery. At all times you will be supporting student training and working under the care and supervision of an experienced member of staff who will provide you with direct training whenever required.
Applicants must be eligible to register with the RCVS, have a good knowledge of the national veterinary regulations and practices and have at least one years’ experience working in practice. You must be confident in your practical, clinical skills and in always delivering the highest level of care. You must also be competent in communicating in both written and spoken English and have a high standard of professional ethics.
You will ideally have some further academic experience, post-graduation, such as publishing technical articles as well as experience in individual student teaching or basic science research. You should be able to think on the spot, responding to new challenges quickly and efficiently and be confident taking part in case discussions with the team.
Our client’s purpose-built hospital is filled with state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, allowing them to offer the highest level of care to their patients and clients 24/7. With inhouse imaging suites, operating theatres, dedicated intensive care unit and isolation ward as well as inhouse laboratory.
This is just a small selection of the incredible facilities that will be available to you during your time at the hospital, and as an added bonus you will be situated right near Glasgow, allowing you easy access to the city centre, just an hours drive from Edinburgh city centre and only 30minutes train or car ride to the gorgeous west coast. You will also be just south of the fantastic Scottish highlands and surrounded by local nightlife, shops and entertainment to keep you busy in your spare time.
Benefits:
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Generous salary of £30,000 to £33,000 depending on experience
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32 days holiday per annum
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35-hour week for all Vets
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Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Scheme
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Enhanced Sick Pay
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Cycle to work scheme
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Employer Pension Contribution of 5%
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Childcare Scheme
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Accommodation available on site for the year
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VISA Sponsorship available
If you are an enthusiastic veterinary surgeon seeking an incredible opportunity to spend the next year building up your skills, knowledge and confidence learning from some of the best specialists in the industry, we’d love to hear from you!
For more information or to apply for this position, contact Debbie Loding today - Debbie@vettedrecruitment.co.uk or 07384 551799.
Please be aware you must be eligible to register with the RCVS to be considered for this role. Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship is available.