Anaesthesia & Analgesia Veterinary Internship

Ecvaa; Marlow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous CPD allowance

Support for certifications

Job summary

Ecvaa is seeking an Anaesthesia & Analgesia Veterinary Intern at The Ralph Veterinary Referral Centre in Marlow, UK. This 60-week internship offers structured training and the chance to work alongside ECVAA specialists.

The role requires MRCVS eligibility, completion of a rotating internship, or significant clinical anaesthesia training. Interns will gain hands-on experience in patient care and responsibilities will evolve as they gain competence. Benefits include a generous CPD allowance and support for certifications.

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the UK; no visa sponsorship available.
• Completion of a rotating internship with anaesthesia exposure.
• 2–3 years clinical experience with documented anaesthesia training.
• Competence in core technical skills: IV catheterisation, endotracheal intubation, patient monitoring, and safe recovery.
• Strong motivation to pursue a career in anaesthesia.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure, with sound judgment and willingness to elevate when needed.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in patient care and case management.
• Take on progressive responsibilities and on-call duties.

Skills

IV catheterisation

endotracheal intubation

patient monitoring

effective communication

teamwork

Education

MRCVS

Job description

Anaesthesia & Analgesia Veterinary Internship

Location: The Ralph Veterinary Referral Centre, Marlow, UK

Duration: Sixty weeks

The Ralph Veterinary Referral Centre is pleased to announce a position for an Anaesthesia & Analgesia Internship. The successful candidate will join the current team, consisting of:

• Three ECVAA Diplomates.
• Two ECVAA Residency-trained Clinicians (one sitting ECVAA boards).
• Two ECVAA Residents and one Intern.
• A team of eleven Theatre/Anaesthesia Nurses.

About the Program

The Anaesthesia & Analgesia Internship at The Ralph is a service-specific training program designed to prepare veterinarians for advanced training or residency in veterinary anaesthesia.

The program balances structured education and supervised skill development with meaningful contribution to clinical service delivery. Interns are actively involved in patient care, case management, and on-call duties, with progressive responsibility and autonomy as competence develops.

Candidate Profile

• You must be an MRCVS and already eligible to work in the United Kingdom. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.
• Completion of a rotating internship with clear evidence of anaesthesia exposure/interest.
• OR at least 2–3 years of clinical practice experience with documented anaesthesia training (courses, certificate, or substantial clinical anaesthesia responsibility).
• Competence in core technical skills: IV catheterisation, endotracheal intubation, patient monitoring, and safe recovery.
• Strong motivation to pursue a career in anaesthesia.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure, with sound judgment and willingness to elevate when needed.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Please contact Robyn Thomson, Head of Anaesthesia and Analgesia, at [e-mail] for more information on the clinical role.

Benefits

Generous CPD allowance, support for certifications and more.